Make Your Home a Comfort Zone

Comfort Zone
Switching out soft furnishings is one of the simplest—and most affordable—ways to give a room a seasonal change of scene. And if you make a new pillow, slipcover or curtain yourself, you can give a room a custom look for a fraction of a workroom’s price. The DIY fabric projects shown here offer simple, quick ways to brighten a space with fresh bursts of color and pattern. Not just pretty, they also make rooms more livable. Best of all, most use just a yard or two of fabric, so they’re easy on your budget, too.






Check Mate

Mix-and-match pillows in cool blue hues add a breezy splash of color to neutral furnishings. Framed by two pillows covered in a classic check, the long Lumbar Pillow wrapped in a fresh, boldly patterned fabric adds interest and comfort with a clean, lean silhouette.

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Details, Details

Cushions with simple yet distinctive trims like these Flange-, Richrack- and Twill-Edged Pillows enrich a room with a subtle pop of personality.

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Well Placed

Brighten a breakfast table and spare it from scratches, spills and rings withQuilted Coasters and Placemats that put a pretty buffer between cups and dishes and the tabletop.

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Sun Screen

Super-simple Cafe Curtains let you control light and privacy without sacrificing style. These are made with lightweight quilting fabric, but curtains made with repurposed vintage dishtowels or napkins are an eco-friendly and even simpler alternative, since no hemming is required.

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Crisp Coverup

Stylish Slipcovers allow you to change the look of kitchen barstools from season to season. They also prolong the life of the stool’s upholstery.

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Creature Comfort

Whether it’s extra seating you need or a plush spot to put your feet up, this cozy circular Beanbag Pouf fits the bill. The playful dot pattern adds retro-inspired whimsy and visual interest.

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Nice Shade

When a window needs covering but a fuss-free style is what you crave, a classicRoman Shade in a neutral fabric is the perfect solution. To simplify the project, leave the shade unlined if completely blocking out light isn’t a priority.

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Over the Top

No need to discard your hand-me-down furniture favorites just because they’ve seen better days. The simple pattern of this lively gingham Ottoman Coverallows the clean lines of the compact footrest to shine through, while cleverly hiding its time-worn imperfections.

For how-to instructions, click here.

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