Tuesday, June 15, 2010

My Pipe Dream

I think piping is hot!  Like nailhead, it is a detail that can make upholstered furniture really shine.  
One of these days I would like to have this irresistible extra level of detail added to my solid colored upholstered pieces.
Do you notice how this slim fabric cord in a contrasting color gives this sofa some pizazz?  It's brilliant!
Why not take an old slipcover and bring it to your local upholsterer and tell him/her you want a thin contrast welt (probably no larger than a quarter inch) on all seams? 
How about a cushion?  I love how the black contrasting piping on the white cushion ties everything together! 
So, do you love contrast piping as much as I do?  Do you own any furniture pieces with piping; if so, please share!

9 comments:

  1. Those finishing touches like piping really do add a lot to a piece. It's really easy to add piping to the bottom of a chair with a staple gun too.

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  2. It really is "all in the details." I love these images... I'm strangely drawn to that pink couch. I think it's fabulous! The piping kind of makes me take it more seriously! Who'd have thought? Great post, Fran!
    -ME

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  3. I just adore this detail. I would love my sofa to have it.

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  4. Love this detail too. I'm especially patterned piping to add some fun and interest...

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  5. Unfortunately, no piping here at my casa but I sure would love some! That first photo is adorable.

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  6. Love piping! I just bought a pillow and my favorite part about it is the piping. Small detail, but big impact!

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  7. Love! I'm going to try to make a window seat cushion navy with white piping (if I can get over my fear of sewing piping). Great post.

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  8. I discovered your blog while searching for images of piping...so lovely!! These images are quite splendid. I'm about to have some vintage chairs reupholstered and I'm really liking the navy/white combo!

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