A bed with a carriage screed, how to do it yourself at home

Beautiful furniture can decorate any interior and create a cozy atmosphere even with simple wall decoration. In the bedroom, the bed with a carriage screed looks elegant and emphasizes the sophistication of the chosen style. Given the rather high cost of the finished product, the bulk headboard can be made independently at home. The bed will become a real highlight of the room, it will look cozy, rich and elegant.

Decor capitone and its types

The carriage coupler has been known for quite some time. Back in the middle of the 19th century, expensive carriages were decorated in this way. The screed symbolized wealth, luxury. This decoration method was used mainly for royal chic items. Kapitone (also called carriage screed), also found application in the design of walls, upholstered furniture. The most famous example made in this technique is a classic Chesterfield sofa or a Karelia 160x200 bed.

After some time, the capitone lost its popularity. However, recently such a decor has returned to fashion. Modern apartments are decorated in this technique. It can be walls, chairs, headboards, many other interior items. Furniture with a carriage screed looks elegant, cozy. Some believe that such beds can only be suitable for the classic style. But products made in this technique will fit perfectly into modern, pop art, kitsch and the modern design of the room.

A bed with a carriage screed can be chosen in the furniture salon or you can decorate the head of the berth yourself. This will not require special knowledge, a novice master can cope. A little effort and patience will do the trick. The bed will change, it will look exquisite. Before starting work, you need to decide what kind of decor the capitone will suit.

Carriage screed can be of several types:

Diamond-shaped;
Square;
Complex, with varying geometry.

A special chic, elegance to pieces of furniture gives an expensive, beautiful material, as well as the buttons used, crystals, crystals, LEDs.

Style features

Beds with carriage screed in the interior have the following features:

Characteristic folds - the most important difference to the capitone is precisely in them. They are formed between the buttons, forming rhombuses or squares of different depths and sizes, which depend on the thickness of the foam;
Buttons, carnations - are found in a wide variety of designs and are also a distinctive feature of the carriage tie;
Refinement and elegance - the technique of Capitone transforms furniture through spectacular folds, expensive material and original buttons. In one room, using a carriage screed, you can arrange several armchairs, chairs and sofas. You can choose the material you like and the color of the upholstery that suits the overall design of the room;
Strength, reliability - it is not difficult to care for such furniture, it is durable. Dust can be swept away with a special brush or cleaned with a vacuum cleaner. Volumetric upholstery, if necessary, change to a new one.

DIY headboard decoration

The carriage bed will be a great addition to the bedroom of any style. Independent creation of a beautiful headboard is quite possible, for this it is necessary to prepare all some of the tools and materials. Upholstery fabric, accessories, other items are always available, they can easily be found in hardware stores.

Material

The first step is to determine the type of fabric and its shade. When choosing a material, it is recommended to pay attention to the following points:

The fabric should be strong enough. Thin upholstery material may not withstand the load and after some time begin to tear;
It is recommended that monophonic fabrics be preferred. The fact is that a floral print or any other ornament will be partially hidden in the folds characteristic of capiton technique. Plain material will look more harmonious and refined;
You cannot save on furniture upholstery material. To make the head of the bed really reliable and last for many years, you need a quality canvas. Used genuine leather or eco-leather, furniture velvet or other durable luxury material;
To make the head of the bed using the Capiton technique, you can choose one of the following types of fabrics:

Jacquard - looks rich, perfect for folds, keeps its shape, has a large pattern;
Chenill - a natural material characterized by wear resistance;
Flock - a huge selection of colors, fabric with a small pile;
Genuine leather - durable, looks luxurious;
Faux leather - perfectly keeps its shape on folds, soft enough, wear-resistant;

As a substrate, sheet foam rubber is used, with a thickness of at least 5 cm.

Genuine Leather

Eco leather

Flock

Jacquard

Shenill

Buttons

Buttons for a carriage coupler are selected depending on the design of the room and the style of the piece of furniture. A variety of carnations with colored rhinestones or hats decorated with carvings look beautiful. You can even install LEDs, it will be unusual and very effective.

It is not always possible to choose buttons for the color or style of furniture. In this case, you can make them yourself. As an option - sheathe the buttons with a fabric that is similar in tone, texture with the material of the headboard upholstery.

Buttons can be of different types, can differ in color, shape, size. It is important that they are with a metal eyelet. These buttons withstand loads, do not break. Plastic eyelets are less durable and are not suitable for carriage ties.

Work stages

To make the process of making a bed with a carriage screed faster, it is recommended that you first prepare all the necessary materials and tools.

You will need:

Plywood - acts as the basis from which the head of the selected shape is cut out;
Foam rubber - its thickness should be at least 5 cm. Foam rubber is needed in the same shape as plywood;
Fabric - it should be 0.5 cm wider than plywood, and also 30 cm longer. The remainder will go to the sheathing of the buttons;
Glue - necessary for attaching foam rubber to the headboard;
Buttons - the most durable and durable of them - with metal eyelets;
Sintepon - it is needed to cover the foam rubber from above.

Next, you need to select the necessary tools:

Drill;
Drill;
Furniture stapler;
Button cord;
Crochet hook;
Knife.

Materials

Instruments

For people who do not have experience in this type of work, it is recommended to use step-by-step instructions, diagrams. In this case, the carriage screed will be more accurate, even and will transform the furniture beyond recognition. In order to fit the head of the bed using the carriage screed technique, you must perform the following steps:

The first thing you need to do is sketch. On paper, they draw different versions of how the upholstered head surface may look like;
After choosing the most suitable option, they begin to pattern. For this, a fragment is cut from a sheet of cardboard of the required size. It should coincide with the headboard;
Draw vertically and horizontally directed parallel lines. Between them maintain a distance equal to 10 cm. In this case, squares are obtained with a given side;
At the points where the lines intersect, mark the places where in the future, cloves or buttons will be installed. Next, connect them with lines. If everything is done correctly, then rhombuses (squares) are obtained;
At the tops make holes for buttons;
Next, proceed to the assembly of the framework. Take a sheet of plywood and cut out the desired shape corresponding to the size of the furniture;
Foam of the same shape is glued to plywood, waiting for the glue to dry completely;
Next, make markup using a pattern. Felt-tip pen, pencil or marker draw around the contours of holes that are made in cardboard;
Holes are drilled using existing marks. Their diameter should be 1-1.5 cm;
The synthetic winterizer is placed on top of the foam and make the same holes on it;
Tighten the head of the fabric.

The secret of a beautiful and elegant bed with a carriage screed in the correct covering technique. In no case should be allowed to warp or tighten the fabric. In this case, the upholstery will turn out uneven.

Next, proceed with the installation of buttons (carnations, rhinestones). To do this, through the stretched material, it is necessary to find holes and make small holes in their place. A drill with a thin drill will help with this. Then, cords are attached to buttons or studs with rhinestones. From the wrong side, they need to be pulled out with a hook or a needle and fixed firmly with a furniture stapler. If decorative nails are used, then they are carefully driven into the base. Both must be at the same depth in the upholstery fabric. After the work is done, it remains only to carefully align all the folds with a stick or hook.

The final step will be the installation of fixtures necessary for a solid headboard on furniture. From the wrong side make hooks or brackets. Then, with their help, the headboard is attached to the bed frame. If you want to update old wooden furniture in this way, you can use the "native" headboard. The main condition will be the absence of decorative carvings and other embossed decor.

Independent production of a bed with a carriage screed should not take much time. Materials used in the work process are available. You can always see all the nuances in the master classes explaining how to make the headboard using the capiton technique evenly. You can beat other furniture in this way. For example, a pouf, armchair, bench or sofa. Spectacular home decoration will complement the design of the room, make its image more complete and elegant.