Soviet furniture ☭ in a modern interior

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The apartment has a Soviet-era wall made of high quality natural wood. But over time, the facades became warped, the fittings failed, and the appearance became unpresentable. It’s a shame to throw away this piece of furniture, so many people have a question about how to update an old furniture wall with their own hands and they study photos before and after restoration.

DIY furniture refurbishment

Tanya remade this sofa herself, with her own hands, from an old Soviet ruin that she found in her grandmother’s attic. The whole rework took her 3 days. She bought the material for upholstering the sofa at sale prices.

Editorial “So Simple!” , inspired by this remodel, has prepared step-by-step instructions for you on how to remake an old sofa into stylish and beautiful upholstered furniture. The result is impressive, so I’ll try to do the same!

This is what her old sofa looked like.
Before starting the alteration, you need to unwind this monster into its component parts, remembering what is screwed on and how.
And this is what one of the fastening elements looks like.
We completely disassemble the sofa.
We number all the parts from the old sofa, except for the upholstery. We will replace the old upholstery with new and beautiful ones.
Then remove the upholstery from the sides.

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To repair more serious damage, such as chips and cracks, you will need to purchase wood putty from a hardware store that matches the tone of the furniture and carefully apply it in small portions to the damaged area.

You see what can be made from a Soviet-era sofa if you have a certain amount of time, materials and desire. Remaking a sofa with your own hands will require less financial outlay from you, will allow you to preserve your favorite item, and in addition, will give you the opportunity to use your imagination and make the item truly unique.

Dismantling the old coating and cutting the material

The next step that needs to be taken to remodel the sofa yourself is to dismantle the covering that has become unusable. To do this, you should disassemble the sofa, and it is important to remember which parts were located where. To make the task easier, you can use a video camera. When disassembling, you just need to remove each stage. Then assembling the furniture after the remodeling is completed will not be difficult. A camera is also perfect for this purpose.

First of all, the armrests are removed from the sofa, which in some cases can be combined with the legs. Next, the sides of the sofa, the transformation mechanism, the seat and the back are removed. The sofa is disassembled until only the frame remains.

After this, you need to remove the upholstery material, using, if necessary, a destapler and prying the fabric with a knife or scissors. When all the parts of the sofa are freed from the old material, you should also get rid of the filling. With prolonged use, it usually becomes unusable, especially if the sofa filler is foam rubber or padding polyester.

Sofa upholstery scheme.

First of all, those pieces of foam rubber that are easy to separate are removed from the frame. Small parts of the sheathing are scraped off the frame with a spatula, but this must be done carefully so as not to spoil the wood. You should not try to remove stuck pieces of foam rubber or padding polyester with your hands. It's better to do this with a tool. If you cannot remove the upholstery even with a spatula, you should soak the remaining pieces with warm water and repeat the process. Before proceeding with further alterations to the sofa, it is important to ensure that all upholstery parts have been completely removed. Use a wet sponge to remove small loose pieces from the frame, and then wait until the wood dries. Under no circumstances should you continue working until the frame is completely dry: this is fraught with fungus and rotting of both the wood and the upholstery.

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The next thing you need to do to make a sofa with your own hands is to cut and prepare the upholstery fabric. It’s better to cut out all the elements at once. This can be done conveniently using a special chalk (if you don’t have fabric chalk, you can replace it with a piece of regular dry soap). The pattern is made from removed, old material or from the furniture parts themselves. Before further work, the cut fabric must be processed on a sewing machine: hem the edge of the fabric so that it does not unravel. The lining material is also measured and processed.

After the fabric is ready, the foam lining is cut out. It is cut to the size of the sofa, while allowances of 5 cm are also left at the lining. For alterations, you should use only good, very dense foam rubber, since material with a low density deforms extremely quickly, and, therefore, such upholstery will not last long . Then the lining should be tried on to the parts of the sofa and, having made sure that all the patterns match the details, you can safely move on to the main stage of the alteration - the actual upholstery of the sofa.

Available options

For the most part, this service concerns corner and U-shaped sofas. People ask to make a corner sofa into a flat one, in other words, to cut off the protruding part from the corner, or to make a U-shaped sofa with one corner. The main photo shows the U-shaped sofa as it is and what it would look like after cutting off the protruding part on one side. The following example shows real work, it was necessary to remove the protrusion on a Eurobook sofa. When choosing this sofa, people did not quite understand its design, during operation they realized that it was not convenient for them and decided to remake it into a regular, flat Eurobook. Another example in the photo of cutting off the excess part from the armrest was sent by a potential client; at the beginning he wanted to order this service, but in the process of evaluating the work he decided to do everything himself, which he did. If you need something similar, not necessarily with the same precision as in the examples, send a photo and a description of what needs to be done, we’ll think about it, evaluate it, and do it. The cost of work in the product card is indicated approximately and is not a specific price for this service; in each case it is calculated individually.

How to properly varnish old furniture?

The first and most important point in this work will be the correct selection of premises. It must be well ventilated and it is strictly forbidden for there to be places with open fire nearby. Before starting work, the old varnish is removed, all imperfections associated with cracks, depressions or other nuances are completely eliminated using putty and sanding.
After preparing the surface, we must apply a primer. Next, apply a thin layer of varnish, using a brush or spray to speed up the work process and reduce the cost of effort. If you choose the spray can option, it is recommended to practice on some old sheet of wood beforehand in order to understand the principle of its operation and its intricacies.

Spraying of varnish is carried out at a distance of approximately 25-30 centimeters from the surface to be treated. In this case, movements should be in a horizontal direction.
It is important to know that the drying time of the varnish is approximately 48 hours unless some other time is indicated on the product packaging.
Remember that the first layer of varnish is first applied, after which it is carefully processed with fine sandpaper. All dust that arises during work is removed using a regular damp cloth. Next, apply a second layer and let the surface dry completely. Only if necessary we can apply a third layer, but such situations are extremely rare. Usually two layers of varnish are enough for a beautiful appearance and quality.

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Corner soft sofas are becoming more popular every year, as they have the following operating advantages: convenience, functionality, compactness, reasonable cost, large range of products in size, design, quality. You need to choose a corner sofa very carefully, since incorrectly selected size and placement of the corner can spoil the appearance of the room and create unpleasant operating conditions. Let's consider whether it is possible to change the corner of the sofa, how to choose the right model, the main types of corner sofas, and their features.

Ideas for updating an old wall and other things

Since the principle of working with the surface of old furniture will be approximately the same, it is not necessary to focus exclusively on it. This way you can bring other important household items back to life.

Here are some useful ideas that may come in handy at work.

With a little work on the surface of the old cabinet, you can give it a new life, and such a new thing will become a beautiful item in your home interior.

An old chair like this will be a bright accent in the design and decoration of your home.

A desk with drawers that hasn't been used for a long time will be transformed into a modern workspace. It can be decorated to your personal taste.

A bulky sofa can be turned into a beautiful and comfortable soft ottoman, which can be placed in the hallway without any problems.

The former table on wheels will become a fashionable, stylish cabinet that can be moved to any desired point in the house.

Even earlier, a rough and uncouth chest of drawers, after gluing, will become a modern, light and functional piece of furniture.

An old, seemingly unnecessary nightstand will turn into a wonderful bedside table that will decorate the design of your bedroom.

The dressing table, which at first could simply be written off, will turn out to be an excellent work desk, also with the presence of bedside tables.

With a little work on an old carved sofa back, you can end up with a wonderful addition to a mini-sofa.

Decorate a nondescript cabinet with a tabletop and a door - you will get a good and useful full-fledged cabinet for various items.

Use paint to turn an unnecessary coffee table into a real work of art with unforgettable oriental motifs.

If you have some fabric left and an old chair, feel free to turn it into a new design project that will undoubtedly be a success.

Work with a nondescript bedside table, after which it will be a highlight in the interior design of one of your rooms.

A large chest of drawers can easily be updated and converted to one of the French motifs.

You can easily transform your grandparents' old wardrobe into a modern one using regular wallpaper.

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Variable Angle Models

The cost of corner furniture with replaceable elements is quite high, but such models are considered more practical and durable. Please note that they can be used in any room; it is possible to quickly change the interior without much difficulty. The advantages of models with interchangeable angles also include the following factors: functionality, attractive appearance, mobility, compactness, comfort, ease of transportation. Modern model designs are especially popular. In such models, you can not only change the angle, but also other elements. This is very convenient for rooms of non-standard sizes, and the designs are ideal for those who want to frequently change the interior of the room.

The ideal sofa bed: how to choose?

A competent approach in choosing such universal furniture is required. In addition to the convenience that we assume a priori, during the day it should be a decoration of the room, and at night - a comfortable place to sleep.

What factors need to be taken into account? Firstly, the shape: straight or angular. Here you should rely on the size of the room and how many people will use the sofa during the daytime. Secondly, the transformation mechanism. A lot depends on it, including the placement of the sofa in space - whether it will unfold from the wall or along it. Well, then add a set of additional features: ergonomics, laundry box, upholstery and, of course, design.

Do you think you can’t kill all the birds with one stone? But in vain. The Russian company Homeme has already taken care of everything.

When it comes to a sofa for sleeping, the transformation mechanisms used here are proven: Eurobook, tick-tock, roll-out, accordion, sedaflex, dolphin, puma. I offer upholstery that is practical and aesthetic, while ergonomics can be assessed in showrooms. And not so long ago, the company’s design bureau patented a unique model. They decided to act on the contrary. Since sofa beds in small apartments are used for sleeping every night, they stand unfolded on weekdays and are folded up on weekends when guests come. The unfolded sofas look even with your favorite blankets on top, but let’s be honest, it’s not very beautiful. But I want aesthetics. That's why engineers have developed a Richmond sofa that can resemble a real designer bed! When unfolded, it is a flat and spacious sleeping place (width – 1.6 m). But most importantly, it has a high headboard with figured quilting. When guests arrive, Richmond easily and quickly, thanks to the accordion mechanism, turns into a compact sofa.

The multi-layer seat provides comfortable rest and is particularly practical. After all, for the upholstery of the Richmond, the developers selected microvelor - a microfiber-based fabric with the addition of cotton, the surface of which is coated with Teflon. This guarantees moisture resistance, dust protection and high resistance to various types of damage and abrasion. In addition, microvelour is pleasant to the touch, does not cause allergies and does not accumulate static electricity. The sofa covers are removable.

Whatever model you choose, the main thing is that this choice is accompanied by a feeling of comfort and satisfaction, and, of course, beauty. As the famous American designer Albert Hadley said:

I deeply believe that a beautiful environment can have a beneficial effect on our lives.