That's Tuft Love | Slipcovers for Your Walls

What’s not to love about tufted furniture? Although it’s been around for quite a while (you’ll see lots in Downton Abbey episodes) securing cushioning to the backs and seats of upholstered furniture, today tufting is more for visual interest than function. It adds dimension and drama to upholstery by highlighting the fabric and casting shadows within the tufts. Using a contrasting color for the buttons and piping really makes the tufts pop but may be a little too vibrant for some.

Eclectic Living Room design by Other Metro Interior Designer D Swift

Los Angeles designer Rob Levine, posting for Style Illuminated says that tufting keeps upholstered furniture from looking lumpy over time. He suggests that sticking with a monochromatic color palette can also make the traditional art of tufting seem modern. While headboards are a popular tufted item, he has this to say about them. “Here is my issue with tufted headboards…I wish DIY shows would stop telling people they are easy to make at home. They’re not, and I’ve tried. You need to be really handy to make them look good. Naturally I would have somebody do it for me because I have no faith in my abilities. If you want it to look professional, hire a professional.”

Here’s a headboard from a One Kings Lane sale.

At Casart, we don’t want to see you subjected to the pain of tufting. We’ve made it easy for you; especially if you want to change the color or if you are renting or a college student and still want to personalize your space.

Here’s our faux padded headboard as seen in Country Living.