Masculine bedding and upholstery help!
This studio apartment is our guest room and my husband's office. Does anyone have ideas for a masculine, handsome looking coverlet / bedspread / quilt for the bed? I don't want grey, no wool (allergy), no solid colors. I love men's suiting or a Ralph Lauren look.
I'll select reupholstery fabric for the wingback based on the bed cover, and want to reupholster the chaise in a natural linen look that almost disappears into the rug.
Here are two pieces I have found. I like the black color of the West Elm piece but am afraid it might look too boho? I'd love more suggestions. Having a hard time finding manly bedding!
West Elm Olive and Black - I like black
West Elm Black
The Citizenry - Moss
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Comments (7)I love your dramatic eggplant walls. Your inspiration bed is really a mix of creams and off white with texture. I don't really see toile anywhere in that mix. Your current bed linens don't remind me of your inspiration for two reasons:1) they are all one color of white instead of layering of different off whites and cream and 2) there is only one texture. BTW if you want to use some of your current bedding, I think it would work if you add some other elements in creams and texture. For example, maybe toss a lovely knitted cream throw (like the inspiration) and replace the pillows with a couple of different cream and oyster textured silk and linen pillows with the same duvet. BTW, I've looked at linen sheets and duvet covers and nixed the idea because I'm too lazy to iron and don't care for the look of rumpled linen. Even when you iron it, after you sleep in the bed, it will tend to look rumpled. Have you thought about the care and the look of linen? Do my Sky test for fabric - hold the sheets in one hand and crumple them up in your hand and hold them for a minute or two - you want the heat of your hand to influence the fabric. Release your grip - if it has a lot of creases and wrinkles, avoid that fabric because it will look messy on the bed. If there are just a few soft wrinkles, then it will look great in real use. While linen sheets can be a little rough at first, they will soften with washing and last longer than cotton and they have a wonderful sheen and texture that is hard to duplicate with cotton. Maybe when I win the multimillion dollar lottery and can afford someone to wash and iron my bedlinens daily, I'll switch to linen. LOL Not going to happen in my lifetime. Sky...See MoreUpholstery or slip covers
Comments (5)Thread comes in different weights and fibres (you already know that). I'd be looking at using a polyester thread, too (cotton will rot with time and esp. if subjected to changes in humidity and sunlight, ditto the latter with respect to nylons), and use your judgement with respect to the weight of it, you know the hand of the ultrasuede you purchased. Off the top of my head, I'd think 69 weight or maybe one step "lighter" would be pretty good. Use a longer stitch and really make the time to play around with the tension adjustment on your machine; I don't use them much, but you may want to consider using a leather needle if you can get one for your machine. I would definitely fool around with both types of needles and see which one gives you the best result. You can use a plain seam or if you want you can topstitch the allowance to one or both sides of the seam for an added detail. Depends on what sort of "look" you want. Personally, I tend to think that topstitching lends a more casual/"masculine" feel to a project and can look great when done well or REALLY amateur if done sloppily. I don't know what sort of machine you use, but ultrasuede (and leather) can be sort of stretchy, esp. when you begin working with multiple layers (applying the boxing to a corded piece, for instance). My machinery is industrial grade and the machine I use for upholstery work is a needle feed and has a walking foot; I have a variety of outer cording feet to accomodate different insert diameters. That combination makes feeding multiple layers evenly A LOT easier than it would be on a drop feed machine (this is what home machines use). I suspect, if you're using a home machine, you will find applying the cording and the boxing the toughest part of the operation. I'm basing that on the supposition that you will be using an adjustable zipper foot and may lose up to 50% of the feed dogs' ability to pull multiple layers under the needle bar. Go slowly and be ready to "help" your machine when you hit areas of greater bulk. Sounds like a fun project....See MoreFor the people that re-do upholstery
Comments (14)Hello! I happen to work at an upholstery company, so here are a few answers to your questions. Is "upholstery" burlap different/better than regular burlap bought at the craft store? Same thing for the batting or Dacron...is the stuff made for upholstery different than regular polyester quilt batting? Upholstery burlap is tested for a rub count, which means they put it through a machine to test how quickly it wears down, thins, and pulls. If there is no rub count available as one of the stats on the fabric, don't invest to use it on your piece. Ideally, you want a rub count of 30,000, though some upholstery fabric is as low as 6,000, so you really need to be careful. Jo-Ann fabrics probably has fabrics around 1,000-2,000 at the highest, because it is meant for clothing or bedding or curtains, all of which do not require a high rub count. I'm doing a seat with ziz-zag springs that originally had springs, burlap, horsehair, cotton batting (that's now mostly gone). My plan is to do springs, burlap, and 2" high density foam. Would you use a layer of thin batting on top of the foam, or is that really necessary? We use a spray adhesive and cover the foam in the batting. The foam provides structure, but not "fluffiness", and you want both for seating. Otherwise you'll feel the board or springs or webbing. Some of my books recommend covering all of the stuffing with muslin before covering with the final fabric. Do you do this, or just skip the muslin? Muslin is important because it helps relieve some of the stress on the fabric. The fabric is being stretched from the pressure inside (foam and batting etc.) AND the pressure on the outside (People sitting, etc) So when you add a layer of muslin it minimizes some of the stress by holding the pressure off of the fabric. The other reason we use muslin is so that if you wear through your fabric (low rub count or whatnot) the muslin will sheild the foam and Daq from popping out, becoming exposed, and interior misalignment caused by the pieces slipping from their places as they are no longer held by fabric. One of my concerns is that this an old chair that has been recovered several times, and I don't know how many more holes from staples and tacks it can take before the wood splits. You can always fill some of the wood with wood filler, to reinforce your wood. Sometimes, we have to cut a piece out and replace it if the wood is significantly damaged. This post was edited by EllaInspired on Fri, Aug 16, 13 at 14:25...See MoreI Like This Masculine & Feminine Mix
Comments (17)I know that bedroom, and I've enjoyed watching the Birmingham designer, William McClure, change things around in the room and through the apartment through his Instagram; I love it when designers and decorators bring readers along for the ride. I doubt he's finished yet -- in fact, I think the painting on the left has been changed already. WM is an artist as well, and I think he's done all of the paintings in his house. The room started off white, and the bed used to be on the other side of the room, in front of the window (which it's now facing). The fabric panel behind the bed hides a now unused closet. At least one of the lamps was a pink Goodwill find, which was painted and gilded (base). The floor needed help, so WM painted it, too. That chest is a Craigslist find for under $200, sigh. He does love his piles of books : ), and his blue and white Chinoiserie. I'd move the books, and also the "slipcovers" at the foot and head of the bed. Otherwise, I could be very happy there. More views of the bedroom and the rest of the apartment here from a recent Habitually Chic blog post. (edited to change "house" to "apartment" -- I was typing too quickly. Pal was right about it being a smaller space)...See MoreRelated Professionals
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Btw? Takes more than a coverlet to make a sensational bed. : )
Ya gotta jooooosh !
Pottery Barn....DUVET ,not coverlet
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Thanks beeboo! I will post pics after. This has been a long term project started almost a year ago. Here is the room before, you can hardly see the windows.
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Funnily enough, I have this exact same table, although I should say almost-exact-same, as mine is too low for me to used it as a desk, even with a small chair. I bought mine to use it for plants, and am particularly happy it is on wheels.
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last yearlast modified: last yearI’d first decide on your color scheme and then narrow down upholstery fabric. Suggest going with a solid quilt to complement fabric, which opens up so many more bedding options and will be an easier base for layering - which is key for a RL look. Have some cushions made up in the same fabric and add a soft throw. See the look in the second bed’s picture below.
Pottery Barn: this one has lots of colors and is a lovely fabric. Thought this color scheme would tie into the rug.
Pottrty Barn: less color options but it‘s velvet for a lux feel.
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I want to use performance fabric for the chaise and wingback. There are not many patterened option in performance so I was hoping to find a handsome patterned coverlet and use the more solid upholtery fabric to compliment. I adore the window pane fabric you posted but cannot find any above 30k rubs and I know this furniutre needs more durable fabric than that. Bummer.
I just think it is going to get boring having every piece of textile be solid.
Any other thoughts for handsome, masculine performance upholstery fabric? I’ve been on the hunt.
Im returning these cheapy West Elm coverlets but here they are in the room to give an idea of what it looks like with pattern on the bed along with possible fanric for the chaise and wing back. (The colors look different that in real life. As close as I could get.)
Black
Olive
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You could also think about putting a manly color on the walls. I love the way the portrait art looks against this dark wall on the photo Jilly posted.
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Booklinen has a duvet with some more masculine patterns.
https://www.brooklinen.com/products/luxe-duvet-set?color1=cream
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These are all from Wayfair and are crazy expensive, but wanted to share as it seems to be the vibe your looking for. The first one is a bluish gray but way be too gray for your taste. If you like the look, but not the price you could look for less expensive pieces to create a similar look.
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last yearlast modified: last yearI haven't ever figured out the Crypton fabric scene...it seems to be made by many different companies. I had my sectional recovered in a beautiful subtle herringbone, Crypton, from Greenhouse fabrics. It is made in the USA (not all their Crypton fabrics are). The fabric is very soft and you would never know it is performance fabric. Mine is 82.32% Rayon, 16.02% Polyester, 1.66% Nylon. It is totally bombproof. Water clean up 102,000 abrasions. Some of their fabrics are solvent clean. I love the water clean. Anything that gets on it, just wipes away. This is my fabric; you can hover and get an enlarged look at the pattern. Not suggesting this pattern, but they have LOTS of patterns in Crypton.
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We're currently using a Room and Board coverlet/blanket I got on sale 8 years ago. I love the weight, the hand, the drape, it is high quality, and I even like the color. However, I think the color doesn't do much in the room. Plus, we are really leaning towards a neutral linen look fabric for the chaise and gold fabric for the wingback.
This three fabrics are all too one note together, but is there a clever way to make them work?Would contrasting pillows, a throw at the foot of the bed, and contrasting piping on the wing back bring all of these mustard neutrals to life enough in the space? Or should I continue my coverlet quest?
I do like these neutral crypton fabrics for the chaise and wingback because I could move the furniture into other rooms in our home and they would look good anywhere and as @Olychick mentioned, they are freaking heavy duty and clean well. Yes please! I don't care what pros say about 15,000 rubs being sufficient for everyday use. My husband and guests are not typical everyday people. They wear things hard and I don't want to police them.
Room and Board Coverlet Blanket
Room and Board Coverlet / Blanket Close Up
Wing back Crypton
Chaise Crypton
Jilly