How To: Decide To ReUpholster Furniture
Posted by Jim Sutter on Wed, May 11, 2011 @ 11:42 AM
Furniture reupholstery is an option that can give new life for your
existing furniture and it doesn’t have to break the bank. Although reupholstering can be more costly than slipcovers, it’s also a lot more elegant and durable.
Re-upholstering older furniture can make it a unique, custom piece. Regardless of what the dog did to your furniture, it’s possible to have it look like new again.
Redecorating? Re-upholstering can change the look of your old furniture completely. From shabby to chic, picking the right fabric can completely result in an entirely new and updated appearance.
When does it make sense to reupholster? There are many reasons to consider reupholstering, but some of these include:
- When the frame or style of the furniture is hardwood. Many of the newer sofas, chairs and upholstered pieces are not make with the quality that older, inherited or heirloom pieces were. Even if the frame appears to be broken or damaged, don’t toss that piece before you speak with a professional. Restoring the wood then reupholstering the sofa can result in a unique piece of furniture that will withstand the test of time.
- When you love that piece of furniture. If you have a piece of furniture that you absolutely love, it may be worth investing in having it reupholstered. Even if your dog seemingly destroyed your sofa, you’d be amazed at how a seemingly trashed piece of furniture can be repaired to look like new. Check with us before you give up!
- When the color of the furniture just doesn’t match. Even if you changed your color scheme and now that mauve sofa just doesn’t seem to go with the room, it may not be time to go sofa or chair shopping. Today’s fabrics are terrific and your existing sofa may look completely different when given a new look. It’s a makeover for your furniture that can completely transform the room.
- When you may not have the budget to replace the furniture. Even though re-upholstery costs more than slip covers, it’s a permanent solution that has a quality look and feel. If you have invested in good furniture, you should consider reupholstering as an investment. Fine furnishings can withstand the test of time.
Whether you are in the market for a new look or just trying to repair what Fido did, take another look at updating your environment by selecting a new fabric for your furnishings. The results may impress and surprise you.
What kinds of questions do you have about reupholstering your furniture? Let us know and we can make that the focus of a future article!