Ikea Swivel Chair Hack
Instead of buying new chairs, this pair of old Ikea swivels just needed an update. The foam was good, the swivel mechanics were fully functioning — only the sun had faded the fabric. Client opted for a grey boucle in keeping with their color scheme. Boucle is a great fabric for curvy furniture and the talented upholsterer knew just how to add a touch of comfort here and there to update this set of two to couture status.
Reupholstering your favorite furniture is a great way to update your interior furnishings. Finding the right fabric for the right style, function and color is something interior decorators can help with.
![The subtle chevron pattern in the cozy blanket adds some interest to the otherwise neutral, textured chair.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613cdb20271fb56fdc9043e5/d6c2bf68-87dc-4c27-a1a3-1c843c5331b7/Boucle2+-+Contrast+in+Textures.jpg)
The subtle chevron pattern in the cozy blanket adds some interest to the otherwise neutral, textured chair.
Upholsterer upgrades the level of comfort by adding a 1/2 inch layer of foam, followed by a double layer of poly to the seat for a curved and fuller look.
![Boucle is a curly looped yarn which lends itself nicely to curvy furniture.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613cdb20271fb56fdc9043e5/c4818b6f-02a7-4436-a0db-3f33959f28f4/Boucle4+-+Ikea+Chair+Revived.jpg)
Boucle is a curly looped yarn which lends itself nicely to curvy furniture.
Kravet Smart fabric. 51,000 Double rubs - it's a great quality fabric to use on accent chairs (maybe not your everyday sofa loaded with family members and furry friends).
![Feather-filled backrest toss cushion helps give the lower back some support](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613cdb20271fb56fdc9043e5/c100bf18-b4f1-4691-9b25-9d10393d6b65/Boucle6+-+Boucle+Mon+Amie.jpg)
Feather-filled backrest toss cushion helps give the lower back some support
![Who doesn't love a little plaid with their boucle? Both so classic.](https://images.squarespace-cdn.com/content/v1/613cdb20271fb56fdc9043e5/af9aeb6c-1b5c-402c-a27e-0bcefe588927/Boucle7+-+Boucle+and+Plaid+for+the+Win.jpg)
Who doesn't love a little plaid with their boucle? Both so classic.
No more slipcover means no more zipper needed.