Upholstery Portfolio

upholstered teak chair

reupholstered sofa

youth bed in dormer window

The Value of Reupholstery

There are many reasons to re-upholster rather than to buy new, here are a few of the top reasons:

Recycle (save a tree!)
Heirloom (a special piece of furniture that has been passed from generation to generation
Antique (inherent value in furnishing over 100 years old)
Comfort (after all, it is my favorite chair)
Custom (you want it to fit perfectly with your decor)
Trash to Treasure (this is when you find a piece of furniture in a yard sale or thrift store that is quality made (hard wood frame) and needs new supports/fabric to turn it into that perfect chair you've been searching for!).

What you need to know about Reupholstery

Simple Upholstery – Applies when the furniture is in good repair and simply needs to be recovered in new fabric. We can help you estimate the amount of fabric that is required; photo and measurements will ensure your yardage requirements are sufficient for the job. We can also source the fabric for you through our suppliers.

Comprehensive Upholstery – Applies when the furniture requires “under the cover” work or any antique or customized furniture. Under the cover work includes an inspection of the condition of the frame, springs and padding as well as an estimate for repair or upgrade. Here are some of the potential repairs/upgrades of comprehensive upholstery: Here's how:

Repair/replace/re-tie support
Tighten frame joints
Replace worn padding or upgrade comfort of padding (increase hardness/softness)
Alter or repair the frame
Adjust leg height

Quality Framing that Lasts

How can you tell if your furniture has quality frames that are built to last? It's HEAVY! Good frames are made of hardwood - oak, maple, ash, alder or mahogany. These woods are strong and enduring, as opposed to inexpensive furnishings that typically have pine frames.