Nail it with Nail heads!

Add some pazazz to your furniture & nail the look you want.  Sorry for the pun.  I just couldn’t resist 😉

A technique once used out of necessity is making a huge comeback in a very sophisticated stylish way.  Nail heads can really liven up a Plain Jane sofa, chair and other accessories.   They date back to the period of 1560-1643 and the advent of French Country Style during the reign of Louis XIII.  The Os de Mouton chair marked the introduction of nail head trim

A nail head is a decorative accent that is used to embellish upholstered furniture & even some case goods.  They can accentuate the style of the piece and is usually used on arms and rails.  Nail heads are most commonly used with leather-upholstered furniture, particularly leather sofas, chairs and ottomans.

Ideas for how & when to use:

• *can be used to add accents, decoration, or “jewelry” for your furniture
• *when re-upholstering your own furniture to add a finished look and to hide staples or imperfections
• *nail heads come in many designs, sizes and finishes ~ plain to ornate, polished brass or brushed nickel
• *can be found at hardware stores and home centers
• *nail heads must be hammered in one by one by using a tack hammer