# DIY Monoblanc Upholstery The Monocover by Tom de Vrieze Personalizes Plastic Chairs By Meghan Young | Published 2011-08-21 | Art & Design Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monocover-by-tom-de-vrieze References: [design-milk](http://design-milk.com/pimp-your-monobloc/) & [tovdesign](http://www.tovdesign.com/) For those of you who are sick of those ugly [plastic outdoor chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/madison-chair) but don't want to invest in anything better now that the summer is slowly coming to a close, the Monocover by Tom de Vrieze offers a great solution. This do-it-yourself project allows you to revitalize the look of your monoblanc while also adding your own personal touch. A simple step-by-step process, the instructions for the Monocover by Tom de Vrieze are available for just over $1. Although that price might be considered a little princely considering that you will still be tasked with doing all the work, it is still much cheaper than buying a whole new set of [outdoor furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/ec127). The project is a great way to jazz up [boring plastic chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/foldseat). ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.2/10 - Popularity: 80% | Activity: 67% | Freshness: 8% - Audience gender: 30% men, 70% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America, Europe ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Art & Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/artdesign) > [Design](https://www.trendhunter.com/design) ## Key Themes ### What's Driving This Trend - **DIY Upholstery:** Embrace the trend of DIY upholstery to personalize and revitalize furniture pieces. - **Customization in Home Decor:** Explore the rising trend of personalizing furniture and decor items for a unique and personalized touch. - **Repurposing Plastic Furniture:** Tap into the trend of repurposing plastic furniture by giving them a new look and purpose through simple DIY projects. ### Who This Affects Most - **Home Improvement:** The home improvement industry can leverage the DIY upholstery trend to offer customers affordable options for revamping their furniture. - **Craft and Hobby:** The craft and hobby industry can cater to the rising customization trend by providing materials, tools, and resources for DIY upholstery projects. - **Outdoor Furniture and Decor:** The outdoor furniture and decor industry can embrace the trend of repurposing plastic furniture by offering innovative product lines or DIY kits for customers to personalize their outdoor spaces. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Waste-Incorporated Chair Designs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/knoll-chairs.md) - [Sustainable Plastic Seating Solutions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/mare-chair.md) - [Durable Designer Outdoor Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/breeo-x-series-chair.md) - [Living Plant DIY Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/green-hideaway.md) - [Wrinkled Plastic Film-Wrapped Furniture](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/paul-coenen-1.md) - [Recycled Dynamic Seating](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bultan-chair.md) - [Upcycled Plastic Furniture Series](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/crafting-plastic.md) - [Adaptable Outdoor Seat Concepts](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/monom-seater-concept.md) - [Haute Cohesive Plywood Chairs](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/peel-chair-by-blond.md)