If you've been dwelling on the question of whether or not to reupholster your furniture you've come to the right place. Well, this can be a really difficult question when your furniture has undergone a bit of wear and tear and you are tempted to buy new furniture. On one hand it will seem that getting new furniture will be a good idea, as then it will give a kind of makeover to the house, though it will be hard on the wallet. On the other hand, reupholstering the furniture seems like a better option as far as saving money is concerned. I mean not that reupholstering will be a respite to the wallet, but it will definitely cost less than buying new furniture all together.
Before we move on to the actual cost, some elaboration on why you can give reupholstering a serious thought is warranted. For starters, it is much more cost effective than buying a new home furniture set, especially in cases where the piece of furniture is well crafted and is sturdy and replacing the fabric is the only thing which is required. Moreover, if that piece has sentimental value, you will be able to keep it. If not that, you can easily get to choose the fabric for reupholstering. So basically these reasons, to begin with, are good enough to think about reupholstering.
Whether you'd like to give a makeover to your furniture or to restore that grandma's chair, we will help you choose right fabric and style.
When selecting upholstery fabric, consider such fabric properties as thread count, fade resistance, easy tailoring. Natural fabrics such as cotton, silk fabrics, organza are eco friendly fabrics and help protect the environment, which is not only good for a healthy lifestyle (a must for kids room!), but also for house energy conservation and heat absorption capacity thus keeping home conditioned against harsh weather.
Large repeats in fabric's pattern will look better in a larger room. Right selection of fabric adds style and durability to the designer upholstery and gives the room a professionally decorated look.
No matter whether you entrust an upholstering job to a contractor or you choose to do it yourself, choosing a fabric is something only you should do. You should avoid choosing thick fabric if you are planning to upholster the furniture yourself. Thick fabric is very difficult to upholster if you do not have requisite tools and skills. Bring home the swatches of fabric to check which of them matches with your home d?cor. Measure your furniture pieces and order the fabric accordingly. If you are doubtful about the measurements, you can ask the home improvement store to send someone over to your house to take measurements. Also order padding or extra stuffing if you wish to add more comfort.
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