From the carriage to the apartment: carriage screed in the interior (52 photos) | ivd.ru

Armchairs, ottomans and couches, the upholstery of which is pulled into folds with large buttons, appeared centuries ago. Such a stitch is called a carriage stitch. We tell you what the carriages have to do with it and how to fit furniture from the century before last into a modern interior.

Previously, the walls of carriages were stuffed with horsehair, so that it was safer to beat your head against them on potholes. And in order for the stuffing not to get into lumps, the fabric was quilted with large buttons over the entire surface. Over time, the carriage screed, or kapitone, was loved by manufacturers of upholstered furniture. Today sofas and poufs decorated in this way can be seen both in museums and in modern furniture studios. We tell you why this trend is not losing ground, how to make a carriage screed yourself and how to fit it into the interior so that it does not look like a museum. 

All about the carriage screed 

Advantages

The carriage screed is simultaneously associated with luxury and comfort. The pronounced relief attracts the eye to the furniture, makes it bright and noticeable in any interior. And the soft folds forming it help to tune in to rest and relaxation. The effect is enhanced if the manufacturer has chosen soft fabrics with a pleasant texture to the touch. 

How to fit a capitone into a modern interior

The carriage screed is traditionally associated with Rococo, Baroque, classical and other luxurious aristocratic interiors. But she can find a place in an ordinary city apartment. 

Suitable styles

Furniture with a capitone cannot be called a universal solution. For minimalism and japandi, it is too pretentious. They assume smooth surfaces and a minimum of decor. For ethnics, the carriage screed is too "European", for boho it is luxurious.

But in the following interior styles it looks great. 

Where to place in an apartment

It is easy to find solutions for any room in furniture stores.

Bedroom 

A bed with a carriage tie creates an atmosphere of relaxation and peace. I immediately want to lie down, leaning against a soft headboard, especially if it is made in velvety to the touch upholstery. In a small bedroom, a capitone on the bed will become the main decoration of the interior. So that the soft upholstery does not look alien and lonely, complement it with pillows in the same color scheme, decorated with large buttons. 

Living room 

In the spacious one, you can make the main accent a large bright sofa with a textured screed. In a small one, replace it with a pair of designer armchairs with the same upholstery. Or a pouf.

Kitchen, dining room 

Arrange chairs with a carriage tie around the table. Compared to the classic ones, they are much softer and more comfortable. If the area allows, complement them with a sofa in the same style. You can also use a mini sofa, which will replace the kitchen corner. This will add comfort to the atmosphere of family dinners. 

Dressing room 

Happy owners of a spacious dressing room with a window can turn it into a real boudoir. And kapitone will play a major role in this transformation! 

Entrance hall with carriage screed 

The traditional solution is to put a small pouf or bench with soft decorative upholstery at the entrance. But this is not all that modern furniture makers offer. They are covered with a fabric with large buttons: 

You can make a frame or a decorative wall panel for the hallway yourself. The main thing is to choose a fabric that will fit into the interior. 

In the gallery on the photo there are examples of the capitone in different rooms.

How to make a carriage screed with your own hands

Kapitone will give a second life to old chairs, ottomans and banquettes. A small object is easy to fit with your own hands. Furniture with an unusual design will become the main decoration of the room and literally transform the interior. And you will spend less than buying the same in the store. 

Tools and materials

To feel like a furniture maker from the XIX century, prepare the tools: 

From materials other than buttons and fabric for upholstery, you will need: 

An important element of the decor is large round buttons. The classic carriage screed assumes that they are covered with the same fabric as the main surface. If you are too lazy to fit each one by hand, just look for the most matching in color and texture. Choose closed, with an ear at the back, so that the interlacing of the threads does not catch your eye. 

How to choose the right fabric for upholstery?

Main stages

It is very difficult to drag a large sofa right away. To get started, practice on a small ottoman or make a decorative headboard for the bed. 

Watch the video: the master makes a capito for a soft headboard. The instructions may differ slightly in details, but the principle will be clearer.

Before making a pouf with a carriage screed, experiment on a small piece of plywood. So you will understand how the fabric behaves when stretched, the easier it is to pierce and cut. A few attempts and you will become a capitone specialist!  

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