Caxton magazines staffIt’s amazing what you can do with a simple piece of fabric. Here are some decor ideas that won’t break the bank.
Here are six creative ways to use fabric offcuts:
1. Drawers
Line the inside of drawers with a pretty fabric and be pleasantly surprised each time you open them.
Image: Sally Chance
2. Headboard
If you want the look of an upholstered headboard without the custom price tag, why not make your own? For a step-by-step guide on upholstering a headboard click HERE
3. Lampshade
Lampshades don’t have to be plain. Use patterned fabrics to give them a fresh feel or to match them to the rest of your decor.
Image: Greg Cox
4. Stool
This is one of my favourites – updating an old stool with fabric. For a step-by-step guide on upholstering a chair click HERE
5. Wall art
Image: Sally Chance
Blank walls making your home look empty? Nothing a few metres of fabric can’t fix. Simply wrap fabric around a shoe box, a plank or a canvas. You can also paste some inside an old drawer and hang that on the wall – your options are endless.
6. Bookshelf backing
Image: Christoph Hoffmann
Add some oomph to your bookcase by covering the backing with left over fabric.
