How can you recycle and transform your seats?
Whether it was inherited from your grandmother or picked up at a flea market last month, it's time to recondition that old armchair lying around in your attic.
In this article, discover all our tips for bringing your seat back to life and restoring it to its magisterial place in the living room.
Give your armchair a makeover with a new cover
Since the Covid-19 health crisis, many of you have asked us to transform your interiors and particularly your sofa, cushion, chair or armchair covers.
Somewhere along the line, you were the forerunners of a new upcycling deco trend and we've decided to follow you on this new adventure.
So on our website you'll find a special, made-to-measure offer of covers for your seats. Because every chair is different, we adapt to your desires, your dimensions and your style. Our upholsterers can sew a complete cover or just cover the back. Add bows or embroidery...
Make your simulation directly on our site. For example, you can choose to make a long cover for an armchair with armrests for 89€, taking into account the work of your Tilliste.
The benefits of chair covers
Having your chair cover made to measure with your Tilliste means you can give your furniture a second life, avoiding unnecessary purchases. You can have your cover made according to the type of chair you have. It's entirely made-to-measure and can suit all types of seating: chairs with or without armrests, footstools, stools, etc.
They are hand or machine washable, depending on the fabric used, and can be used indefinitely. Excellent solution when you have children or pets at home. No need to change them when your chairs are damaged or you want to change your decor!You can now bring a touch of elegance to your home, and modernise your decor as you see fit.
Which chair cover for which décor?
What a pleasure to be able to create the covers of your dreams! Naturally, colour helps bring vitality back to your interiors.
For example, you can use your armchair as a colourful decorative element that will highlight other furniture, or harmonise the look with the rest of the room for a cosier atmosphere.
A tip from our Tillistes: never exceed 3 colours to avoid assaulting the eye!
But the choice of colours isn't the only lever! By playing with materials, you can bring a touch of originality to your room.
Linen for example, which we're particularly fond of at Tilli, will add a refined note, which will fit in perfectly with your decor, whether vintage or minimalist.
A velvet cover will bring a retro feel, and allows you to play with a dark decor for a cosy living room. But this material also remains ideal for Scandinavian style.
Spice up your seating with accessories
Another way to breathe new life into a seat in good condition is to accessorise it.
For example, we can create pretty cushion covers to dress up your armchair. Simple or original shapes, it will also be interesting to play with colours and textures.
The plaid is also an accessory that allows you to personalise your seating with ease. You can choose different plaids depending on the seasons or your humours.
Together, we can create the plaid most suited to your armchair: you can choose its size, fabric and design (with or without lining, with or without fleece...).
And to keep with our responsible approach, we can only advise you to sew a throw with recycled fabrics!
Modernise the structure of your chair
And if you want to take your armchair makeover one step further, you can also tackle the big jobs. Sanding, painting, varnishing... Play with colours to bring out the style you've chosen.
It can also be very interesting to change the legs of your armchair, as these alone can tip the balance towards a Scandinavian style (tapered legs), country style (straight wooden legs), bohemian style (wicker, bamboo) or even industrial style (metal legs).
Whatever you prefer, don't hesitate to let us know. At Tilli, we don't do this kind of work, but we'd be delighted to advise you and possibly help you accessorise your seats.
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