How do I make sure of leg room under a curved island?
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Queen Anne curves & SureFit (furniture covers)
Comments (3)We used stretch-velvet slipcovers on our "leggy" Queen Anne settee and camelback couch - the first slipcover I got (a lovely 100%-cotton floral damask also from Surefit) would NOT fit, it slid around and bunched up despite screw pins, rubbery mesh "underlayments" and those thingies that slip down between the cushions and the couch back/sides. They were made by Surefit, although they're not on the Surefit website - there are several other stretch models on there though - I got mine at overstock.com. JCPenney also has some stretch slipcovers, and there are a bunch of web-based companies that make semi-custom ones. Google "stretch slipcover". The elasticized stretchy slipcover was able to surround the settee above the legs and stayed in place, I was able to mold the stretchy fabric over the cutback arms and camelback top reasonably well with only a bit of puckering and a few pins under the curve of the arm, and while there was some bagging in the back had I been less lazy I could have pulled the excess fabric underneath and stapled it to the frame. I don't have any pictures though, we decided the setup wasn't going to work and replaced it with a small-scaled sectional - I'm now trying to sell the settee but may end up donating it to charity for the tax deduction. I didn't use them but I did get some swatches from Stretch & Cover, in the soft canvas (which does come in white). The nice thing about those is that you can get separate cushion covers to match in most of their fabrics, which gives a much more tailored, custom appearance. Magnaverde tailored a cotton Surefit slipcover for a scroll-arm camelback sofa with exposed legs by putting it on the couch inside out and sewing it to fit right on the couch, cutting off the excess, and then turning it right side out and putting it back on. He did it by hand but I'm sure it wouldn't cost much to have someone do the sewing part if you pinned it into shape with a LOT of sewing pins (like make a line with them). I found on another thread. Looks like he stapled the fabric to the frame underneath in the front....See MoreIsland with granite overhang - do I really need legs?
Comments (6)Cabinets along a wall are secured to the wall. With Cabinets in an island you need to consider the situation to determine how much support you need. Since we are DIYers we consulted with the granite supplier/fabricator to determine the support needed. Then DH did a little more just to be sure. Here is our island. Note that we have a 1.5 " plywood base with a heating element. So our island top is heavy than just granite. Anyway the same principles apply. See the electric outlets on the back of the cabinets? That enclosure holds the electric and an L bracket bolting the cabinet to the floor. I think the L bracket could have been put inside the cabinet but his was how DH chose to do it. The SS leg has an L bracket at the rear (toward window) that is just barely visible. DH was preparing for worst case scenario....See MoreWARNING..Make sure you have those MICE under control!
Comments (9)I think I would rather deal with the snake than the mouse!! My horror story (that still haunts me to this day even though it occurred nearly 18 years ago - the last and only time we have had a mouse in the house) is as follows...I was peacefully sleeping at night with an arm over my head when I felt something tickling my arm near my head...I screamed and flung my arm to see a mouse flying across the room!! UGH...it still freaks me out! Needless to say, my ban on cats on the bed was lifted until we got rid of that little sucker ;-)...See MoreHelp, how do I finally settle into this small room and make it cozy
Comments (15)Suggest creating an on line room planner and test configurations. Hopefully you are buying pieces and not trying to make your things work, as the pieces you choose will make a big difference (also suggest keeping them light). Take advantage of upper right corner for desk. On the wall to its left, take advantage of vertical space or if adding a TV/needing a surface, see below. Look for narrow pieces to allow more space at foot of bed. Bed under window and probably only one nightstand. Hard to tell what might fit on the left side of room; if possible, add a smaller scaled chairs vs recliner and a pouff that can double time as a side table/be stored under chair and used as an ottoman. May have play around with best location....See Morehouseful
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