Carriage screed - photos of finished work

Carriage screed on furniture: technical features

The main feature of the technique is rivets, buttons or rhinestones, with the help of which the upholstery material is attached to the backing. Filler is added between layers to add volume.

Another highlight of the technique is the location of the fixation points at the same distance from each other. The result is a beautiful geometric pattern.

Furniture upholstered with carriage screed

Important! This technique is used on different materials. The decor looks especially impressive on leather, velor, and suede. The color of the material does not matter - the upholstery can decorate light, bright and dark surfaces.

Materials and accessories

When making a bed using the carriage screed technique, the choice of upholstery material, backing and fittings is crucial. The lifespan of the finished product will depend on their quality, so you shouldn’t skimp on them. For upholstery, high-quality, durable fabric with high density is suitable. The technique involves strong tension, so the thin material will quickly fail. The fabric should be plain. If you choose a small pattern, its lines will be distorted by the screed, and the appearance of the product will be ruined.

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What materials are suitable for upholstery:

1. Genuine Leather. Durable, wear-resistant material, the disadvantages include high cost.
2. Chenille. Durable, wear-resistant material.
3. Faux leather. It holds wrinkles well, is wear-resistant, but is inferior in durability to natural fabric.
4. Flock. Nice soft pile fabric with a large selection of colors.
5. Velours. Velvet material, with its help deep folds are obtained well.
6. Jacquard. Luxurious fabric with a large pattern. Products with it look expensive.

The beauty of the design depends entirely on the soft lining. Synthetic padding polyester and foam rubber with a thickness of five to eight centimeters are most often used as a substrate. The depth of the screed will depend on its density, which will affect the appearance of the finished product. You will also need cords or threads to tighten the buttons. They must be durable, the thickness can be selected individually, depending on the screed technique.

The capitonné is decorated with decorative buttons or furniture nails. They can be complemented with bright rhinestones or covered with matching upholstery fabric. The choice depends on the design of the room where the bed will be placed.

It is important to pay attention to the stem of the button; it must be made of metal. The plastic one will not withstand heavy loads and will quickly break off.

Genuine Leather

Chenille

Faux leather

Flock

Velours

Jacquard

The history of the appearance of carriage screed in the interior

An alternative name for the technique is capitone upholstery. The decorative technique received its name due to its similarity with the design of royal carriages. The creators were first inspired by the idea of ​​a similar design of interior items back in the 18th century.

However, the technique reached its peak during the reign of Emperor Napoleon III. His chambers were furnished with quilted furniture that delighted elegance and luxury.

People liked the decor so much that they began filling their homes with items decorated with the quilt. Gradually, the trend spread beyond France and became popular throughout the world.

Carriage screed decor on furniture upholstery

Types of carriage screed in furniture upholstery

Like all design techniques, capitone has different versions. Types of screeds:

• square - a pattern of regular quadrangles;
• diamond-shaped - decoration with elongated quadrangular elements;
• complex - bold experiments with the geometry of patterns.

Button fasteners add special chic to the upholstery. They can be shiny, mirrored, glass, or covered with fabric. Sometimes designers use large rhinestones. Such decorations look great on dark material.

This is interesting! Polyurethane foam is most often used as a filler between the upholstery and the backs of furniture. This elastic material easily takes the shape of the body and does not deform over time. Another filling option is high-strength foam rubber.

Diamond-shaped carriage screed on furniture upholstery

Square carriage tie on furniture upholstery

What interior styles will the carriage screed fit into?

Carriage screed for upholstered furniture is a desirable attribute of classical styles: Rococo, Baroque, Renaissance. The technique goes well with the correct shapes of interior items and luxurious decoration of the rooms.

An interior in a modern style will also benefit from the presence of furniture with decorative upholstery. Quilted decoration will look interesting within such trends as neoclassicism, art deco eclecticism, and Provence.

Sometimes designers go for bold experiments and integrate beds, sofas and carriage chairs into minimalist interiors. Such items look especially original in loft design. If you correctly combine elements, you can create a unique environment and slightly dilute the usual trends of the direction.

Features and types of decor

The carriage screed first appeared in the mid-18th century. It has still not lost its relevance and is rightfully considered one of the most luxurious types of interior decoration. Furniture covered with expensive fabric, with voluminous squares or diamonds, decorated with rhinestones or buttons, will not leave anyone indifferent and will decorate any room in the house.

France during the time of Napoleon III was distinguished by a special love for splendor and grace. It is not surprising that this type of decoration appeared there. The screed got its name because it was first used for interior upholstery, as well as for decorating carriages. Soon the technology migrated to the interiors of nobles and began to quickly spread throughout Europe.

In the 19th century, the Chesterfield sofa gained popularity. He still remains one of the most famous representatives of furniture made using this technique. It is difficult to find a more elegant and sophisticated piece of furniture that so well combines beauty with practicality.

Today, the technique of decorating capitone, as carriage technology is also called, has received much greater use. It can be seen on furniture, wall panels, as well as interior and decor items. It is recognizable by its soft fabric upholstery with buttons or furniture studs. The pattern of the screed can be square or diamond-shaped, less often a more complex pattern is used.

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Furniture pieces with a carriage screed design

Upholstery using the capito technique can decorate any upholstered furniture. However, most often in the interior there are sofas, poufs, beds, armchairs and chairs. Let's consider the subtleties of their design.

Sofas, armchairs

Options for sofas with carriage screed: straight, corner, island, semicircular, modular. The products will decorate the living room, dining room, bedroom, nursery and office. All types of equipment are suitable for decoration.

Chairs with such upholstery can be either framed or frameless. A square pattern is suitable for compact furniture, and a diamond pattern is suitable for models with wide seats and high backs.

There are several upholstery options for sofas and armchairs. You can choose models that are fully decorated with patterns or choose ones with designed backs and armrests.

Advice! Chair models made in the form of a high throne look luxurious. They will become an exquisite highlight of the office, dining room or kitchen.

Armchairs with carriage screed in the interior

Sofa with carriage screed in the interior

We invite you to look at the original sofas and armchairs in implemented design projects:

• Petrovo is distant. Sofa
• Uralsk Sofa and armchairs with decorative upholstery
• Peace Avenue. Designer sofa
• Millennium Park. Quilted sofa

Beds

Beds with a high headboard are often decorated using the capito technique. The volumetric soft back acts as a catchy decorative element that immediately attracts attention. The element creates a sophisticated contrast with the monochromatic wall design.

Bed with carriage screed in the interior

Implemented projects of bedrooms with beds decorated with an unusual screed:

• Discord. Guest bedroom
• Uralsk Bed with carriage headboard
• Uralsk Bedroom No. 3

Poufs

Poufs with a carriage tie will fit perfectly into the living room, bedroom, and children's room. Round models, fully decorated with figured upholstery, look impressive in modern interiors. No less interesting are specimens of a streamlined square shape.

In a classic interior, rectangular pieces with curly low legs look organic. The combination of wooden supports and soft decorative cladding is a bold, non-trivial solution.

Poufs with carriage screed in the interior

Our designers' ideas:

• Nightingale Grove. Pouf with carriage tie
• Apple orchard. Bedroom
• Tashkent apartment. Bedroom
• Yalta sea descent. Master bedroom

Do-it-yourself carriage screed: step-by-step instructions

Classic of France. This is how you can briefly describe the carriage screed. Today, this method is used to decorate sofas, chairs, armchairs, headboards and bedside tables, and to cover walls when styling cafes, lounges and other premises. This method allows you to visually increase the height of the ceiling, thereby achieving a beautiful optical effect. For these purposes, plain furniture fabric, leather and eco-leather are traditionally used.

In this article we will talk about how to make a carriage screed with your own hands. You will also learn about the advantages and disadvantages of this technology. Step-by-step instructions with photographs for making capitonne will be provided, as well as separate instructions for making buttons for it. In addition, we will take a moment to look into history and find out how this upholstery technique actually appeared.

Let's go back in time

Chesterfield sofa - an eternal classic

The technology of carriage upholstery dates back to the mid-nineteenth century. Royal carriages were upholstered with it, so capitone immediately began to be associated with wealth, luxury and chic.

In those days, finishing of upholstered furniture, and sometimes even walls, was found in almost every rich home. Later, this technology became a thing of the past, but today it is coming back into fashion and becoming increasingly popular.

In a modern interior

Carriage screed in a modern interior

Today, as in the past, this upholstery is found in the luxurious homes of rich people. Although, if you put in a little effort, time and money, then every craftsman can make a carriage tie.

There are three types of this screed:

• classic diamond-shaped;
• square;
• modern complex screed with varying geometry from floor to ceiling.

The chic and nobility of the screed is achieved, of course, through buttons. They can be very different, but we'll talk about that a little later.

Button closure forms a carriage tie

A distinctive feature of capitonné is the characteristic folds that run between the buttons; with conventional tightening, these are absent. A rhombus can have different depths and sizes. These indicators depend on the thickness of the foam rubber.

Traditional capitonné or carriage tie

It is worth noting that tightening with buttons is much easier. You need to know the technology of creating beautiful folds. We will talk about this a little later.

Advantages

Advantages of carriage screed

As mentioned above, the carriage screed looks expensive and elegant. But is it practical? What are its advantages? I would like to note that capiton allows for individual selection of fabric or leather.

In addition, this way you can choose the same design for the bed and poufs or for the sofa and armchairs, etc. Another significant plus is the ability to choose colors in accordance with the interior palette.

The decorative surface is easy to care for. If you decide to make a wall with carriage upholstery, then it will act as additional sound insulation.

Choice of fabric and buttons

Variety of fabrics and buttons

Of course, silk and taffeta would look good, but these fabrics are very thin and will not withstand the pressure of buttons or nails. The appearance of a headboard, pouf or sofa made of such fabrics will quickly lose its attractiveness.

The thickness of the elastic lining is very important, since the beauty of the geometry of the resulting pattern depends on it.

When choosing carnations, you should take into account the interior design of the room. Furniture buttons look better on a carriage tie made in a large room. Furniture nails look great with decorations and decorative coatings. They will give the finished product even more sophistication and luxury.

The durability of an ottoman or bed, or sofa, or wall depends on the quality of the leather, fabric or eco-leather. And here the conclusion suggests itself: if you want to get a durable product as a final result, then you shouldn’t skimp on upholstery material.

You can choose one of the following fabrics:

• chenille is a wear-resistant natural material;
• jacquard - has a large embossed pattern, holds folds well and looks luxurious;
• genuine leather – wear-resistant and durable;
• flock is a fabric with a pile, there is a rich palette of colors;
• velor is also called velvet fabric; thanks to its plasticity, deep folds can be made;
• eco-leather is wear-resistant, fits well into folds and holds its shape well.

Making your own buttons

You can make buttons yourself

If you cannot choose buttons that match the tone of the main fabric or leather, then you can make them yourself. To do this, you will need blanks and leather/fabric for upholstery with a reserve.

Do not buy a button with a plastic loop: it will not withstand the loads and, if not in the process of making capitone, will definitely burst during use. Buy a product only with a metal loop.

To save money, it is better to buy the most ordinary smooth metal buttons, since blanks intended for plating are expensive.

Materials and tools

What is needed to make capitone

To begin with, you should purchase all the necessary materials and prepare the tools. Materials for production:

1. The plywood will act as a base, it all depends on what it will be - the sides or head of the bed, the wall.
2. Foam rubber corresponding to the shape and size of plywood and having a thickness of 5 cm.
3. Fabric/leather/eco leather is 0.5 m wider and longer than plywood, add 30 cm for buttons if you have to cover them. The amount of material depends on the pattern report; the smaller it is, the greater the consumption, and vice versa.
4. Metal buttons.
5. Glue for foam rubber.
6. A piece of padding polyester that follows the shape of foam rubber and plywood. They need to be covered with foam rubber.

Tools you will need:

• furniture stapler, preferably pneumatic;
• cord for fastening buttons;
• crochet hook;
• sharp knife;
• drill for drilling holes in plywood;
• drill with Ziefendorf attachment.

Screed manufacturing processes are completed in a matter of minutes if you have a special tool. You can learn about the principle of its operation and features from the video we offer.

Video: features of manufacturing carriage screed

Step-by-step instruction

Step-by-step instructions for making a carriage screed

So that you can complete the carriage screed yourself, we suggest you consider the step-by-step instructions with photographs of this process. After familiarizing yourself with it, you can also watch an additional video on how to make capitonne using a different technology. All details can be seen in the table:

With a little time, patience and investment, your home will turn into the beautiful possessions of a count's family. For clarity, we suggest you watch a few more techniques for making capitonné in the video materials.

Video: options for making capitone

Photos

A few more design ideas with a carriage screed

Using the carriage screed technique, not only furniture can be decorated. In design, wall panels with a similar design are often found. This is a great option for the bedroom.

Another interesting decorative accent is mirrors decorated with a soft frame with quilted upholstery. The leather frame looks best in this design. Such accessories look original in the interior of the office.

There is also room for experimentation in the hallway design. On the wall you can place hangers mounted on a panel decorated with a carriage tie. This is a great design option for rooms in a modern style.

Wall panel with carriage screed in the interior

The carriage screed inspires designers to create unique interior ensembles. Furniture pieces decorated in the best aristocratic traditions may also appear in your home. Our specialists will help you organically integrate them into the environment.