Monday, 16 September 2013

How Can You Make A Chaise Longue?

By Mel Devilliers


The chaise longue is almost synonymous with timeless luxury. Created and popularised in the 18th century as the lounge recliner of choice for the elite, chaise longues have invariably retained a certain cachet as an opulent, magnificent showpiece item nearly uniquely matched to the discriminating individual searching to showcase their individual taste, style and class through their household dcor. Yet as a mixture of an armchair and a sofa, what you might not realize is that chaise longues are often very simple to produce.

If you're looking to construct a chaise longue, the very first step is to design and build a sturdy hardwood frame making use of a sturdy wooden timber such as beech-wood. Every piece must be cut to size, not a simple task taking into consideration the unusual, atypical form of a chaise longue, ahead of getting joined with each other making use of dovetail joints and fixed with each other with adhesive and steel anchoring screws to make sure that the frame will support the weight of multiple individuals at any any one time.

On completion of the frame, the next step is to commence the procedure of upholstering the item which means cladding the solution in either polyfiber or, for the traditional effect, horsehair wrapped in memory foam. By progressively layering the padding and wrapping snugly around the skeletal frame, the chaise longue will gradually take shape becoming larger and more comfy to the touch as each new layer of stuffing is added to the piece.

Once you've completed the upholstery of the item, you will then need to coat the furniture piece with a material top cover that will then turn out to be the exterior of the product. For many settings and styles it is recommended to work with a high quality fabric here which will offer you a range of decorative options when it comes to the final look and feel of the item. Several top quality fabric suppliers will be happy to help out on this front, but make sure to take detailed and precise measurements for the material required when placing your order.

Having packaged the fabric top cover around the cushioned frame, the next stage would be to finish the item in an effort to accomplish the look. Depending on your desired style you might want to go for a deep buttoned look or drawn stich-work as a way to convey either a traditional or contemporary look with the final product. Material pipes may also be added running along the outline of the piece to be able to grace the chaise longue with a modern touch which efficiently emphasises the unique asymmetrical outline of the piece in comparison with far more conventional residential furniture including sofas and armchairs.

In the event you adhere to these basic steps you'll be sure to obtain a product that is both striking and manufactured to a higher build quality. However, it's also worth observing that the full procedure will demand a great amount of time, work and consideration from start to finish. For this reason, you might wish to seek out the specialist aid of a bespoke furniture manufacturer when coming up with your style. Even if you do eventually select to manufacture the piece by yourself, it's worth seeking out tips and inspiration from as many sources as you can when you start the process of constructing a chaise longue, as this will save a terrific amount of time and help you to obtain the best possible item.




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