Seating decoration
When buying a sofa, most people immediately put something on top of the furniture . Whether it’s a regular blanket or a blanket with faux fur, it doesn’t matter, because these additions to the sofa (with the right color scheme) will look great on it, and pets will leave fewer scratches on the precious furniture.
But who said that fur blankets can only be placed on sofas? Nobody! Therefore, for convenience, you can also upholster chairs with fur . Agree that it will look unusual, interesting and convenient.
Replacing wallpaper
Previously, it was customary to hang carpets on the wall, but now this is rarely seen in modern apartments. And who would like an outdated and faded pattern? But why not update the fashion and hang a fur rug on the wall, which would be nice to lay your head on, because anything is better than a hard wall with wallpaper. Also, this product can cover holes in the wall, and no one will even think about the imperfections that the soft product hides behind it.
Where does the love for faux fur begin?
Increasingly, designers are resorting to faux fur for interior decoration. Technologies have made it possible to recreate exact copies of skins, which are almost impossible to distinguish either visually or to the touch from their natural counterpart. In addition, faux fur has a rich palette of colors and shades, which allows it to be used to decorate almost any interior.
Fur skins in the interior
Modern reality dictates fashion for caring for nature and humane treatment of animals. Therefore, natural skins become the object of misunderstanding and criticism.
An unusual combination of frame chairs and voluminous fur capes
In addition, there are a number of undeniable advantages of faux fur. Perhaps the most compelling argument is the price. Artificial skins are more accessible and cheaper than their natural counterparts. They are practical and very easy to clean.
Stylish combination of fur skins and animal prints
Thanks to an affordable pricing policy, you can purchase several varieties of artificial skins and use them in your interior, creating different design options depending on your mood. They have a fairly long service life, do not lose hair over time and are not afraid of moths.
Artificial skins in minimalist interiors
And of course, faux fur is the best choice for allergy sufferers. Unlike natural ones, it does not collect all the dust in your home, you can easily dry clean it and you don’t have to worry about ticks infesting it.
Volumetric fur capes in the interior
DIY fur rug - how to restore the appearance of fur?
- comb the matted fur with a wide-toothed brush;
- greasy stains can be removed using a brush and a solution of gasoline and washing powder. After completing the procedure, wipe the stain with clean gasoline. Be sure to follow safety precautions - carry out the procedure in the fresh air!
- A paste of gasoline and starch (can be replaced with bran) will help clean light fur from heavy contamination. The paste is applied to contaminated areas, left until completely dry and shaken.
- A regular household vacuum cleaner will help get rid of the dust that has accumulated over the years.
- short, dark-colored fur can be cleaned with hot sand.
- Light astrakhan fur that has turned yellow can be dyed with fabric dye. Using a cotton swab, gently work through the top layer of fur.
After processing, let the fur dry thoroughly. It is necessary to dry away from radiators and direct sunlight.
DIY fur rug - assembly
Sew the parts together using an overcast stitch over the edge. Try to make the seam uniform, every 2-4 mm. After assembling all the parts, tap the seams with a wooden hammer.
You can finally smooth out the seams and make them flat by moistening them with water and drying them straightened out.
The product can also be assembled using a sewing machine. To do this, fold the flaps inside out and sew with a zigzag seam, laying it as close to the edge as possible.
If the base of the fur is thin and breaks under the needle, use a piece of cotton fabric to strengthen it. The flap is glued with elastic glue (for example, rubber).
The surface will be harder if you use Moment or other similar glue. After the glue has dried, the fur is sewn together with a piece of fabric.
Rug made of fur pompoms
A rug made of pompoms looks very original. It can be in the form of animals, square, round or any other shape.
Making fur pompoms is very simple:
- cut out a circle of the required size;
- Purl stitch the edges;
- put the filling inside, tied with a ribbon;
- carefully pull the pom pom (the ribbon should remain outside).
The number of pompoms depends on the amount of fur and the size of the intended rug. Finished pompoms are sewn to a pre-prepared base. If the base is a mesh, then the pompoms are tied with ribbons.
Easy, simple and original!
How to sew a fur coat rug with your own hands?
The preparatory work is completed and you can start cutting out the product. The shape of the rug depends entirely on your imagination.
You can choose strict geometric shapes, abstraction, or a chaotic arrangement of pieces of different sizes.
You need to cut the fur very carefully. Lay it out on a flat surface, wrong side up. Using a scalpel or furrier's knife, make the necessary cuts under a metal ruler. This also removes worn edges.
The resulting pieces of fur must be properly sewn together. To work, you need thread No. 10 rubbed with wax, a needle (preferably faceted) and a thimble (for convenience and safety).
Place the flaps on a flat surface with the wrong side up and mark the joints with a chalk at a distance of 5 cm from each other. For convenience, make several stitches along the seam lines.
Interesting curtains
As mentioned earlier, our primitive ancestors made large curtains from animal skins that were hung at the entrance to the cave. done in order to hide the interior of the cave from the cold wind and the watchful eye of predators at night.
Now people use curtains only to control the incoming light, and, of course, for decoration. Thus, fur curtains would look nice.
First, they are pleasant to the touch and are unlikely to wrinkle unpleasantly.
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The second is additional thermal insulation of windows in winter.
Third, knowing how to create artificial fur, a person can depict any design that he likes on his curtains.
Soft blanket
Making the bed with just a blanket is not very nice, and sometimes it’s better not for prying eyes to see your bed linen, so many people put a large blanket on top of the blanket. Large enough to cover the entire bed, from the floor to the top. So why not make being on a blanket more comfortable? For example, you can choose a soft fur blanket, which will be a pleasure to lie on.
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Also, your pets will like a soft blanket, because you can’t always think only about yourself.
Decorating with fabric
There are fabrics on the walls of all royal palaces. The following design techniques are used:
- Drapery
- Pasting or upholstery of screens
- Tension
- Pasting
Hanging expensive fabric with lush folds along the wall is the oldest way to decorate state rooms. To hide uneven walls, the fabric is stretched and attached to the baseboards near the ceiling and floor.
Fabric screens are installed in wooden cladding. Sheets of plywood are upholstered and covered with fabric and attached to the walls.
Modern designers use fabric on the wall as an accent. This is a flap with an ornament in a frame, fabric instead of wallpaper, original drapery.
The “country” interior can be decorated with multi-colored rags glued to a plywood screen or directly to the wall in a patchwork style.
In a classic living room and bedroom, draperies in smooth light fabrics with symmetrical folds are appropriate.
