I like the idea and the built-in flexibility. How do you keep the elements together? I picture people sitting on it and the various pieces sliding apart from each other.

Yes, you can do this and you don't need to be an upholstery specialist. My husband and I reupholstered the same sort of Eames knockoff chair and ottoman about 10 years ago. What spa...

I'm eager to start working on our apartment-sized home!