DIY...Denim Fabric Wall Covering

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They say anything goes with denim.  Well what about having denim on your wall?!  I have a great sun-room in my apartment with windows on two of the walls.  The facing wall though is a bit drab.  So I decided it needed a little pizzazz.  I have applied fabric to walls in other areas of the apartment so I thought it would be great in my sun-room as well.

The reason I love applying fabric to walls because you can change it if you don't like it; you can wash it if it gets dirty; it adds texture to the wall and you have endless options!

I found a nice dark denim material at a local fabric store.  By the advice of the sales person I washed the denim to ensure it wouldn't stain the wall.  After washing the material it was time to get started!

Supplies List:

• Plastic Bucket
• Liquid Starch
• Brushes
• Squeegee 
• Water
• Exacto Knife
• Push Pins

1. First Clean the Wall. 
2. Hold the fabric up to ensure it will fit the area you are trying to cover. Also measure the wall and allow about 2 inches of extra material beyond the area you are covering.  My material isn't as wide as my wall, which I like.  The color of the wall will actually frame the material, plus since it is denim is a bit frade on the edge I thought if would add a neat dynamic to the wall.  
3. Begin brushing on the starch to the wall (I sometime add a little water). Quickly apply the fabric to the "starched" wall.  Use the push pins to hold the fabric in place.  I try to do small sections horizontal and working my way down the wall.
4. Use the squeegee to smooth the fabric and push out the air bubbles, however I found that using my hands worked better for this project.
5. Apply another application of starch on top of the fabric.  
6. Once you get the starch on the wall/fabric allow it dry and trim the excess.

Viola!  You have a beautiful new wall with color and texture.

Before

After

After...I decided to add my wing back chair (I'm actually composing this blog from that chair!)

Adding the chair makes a perfect reading spot for the sun-room.

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--D. Charles

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Learn It...Live It!

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One of my objectives for this blog is to share my learning experience in home decor and design.  I feel that there is always something new to learn, experience and live everyday!  I'm in process of developing small "teaching" series within the next few weeks. These "Learn it...Live it!" series will explore the history, logic and application of home design.

As I learn the principles of design I will share them with you the reader.  If you have questions or a particular subject that you would like to know more about email me dayvidcharles@gmail.com.  I will also always include resources for you do explore and to do research for yourself.

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--D Charles