Plain rather than patterned fabrics are sometimes the best choice. This sumptuous chenille is a luxurious fabric available in a wide range of 30 different colours. It can be used for various soft furnishing projects including upholstery such as to cover chairs and couches as…
Soft furnishings include cushions, chair covers, fabric-covered sofas and other fabric-covered items such as headboards in bedrooms. When choosing a colour scheme and fabrics for a bedroom some people specify coordinating materials for the curtains, headboard and other items such as chair seats, cushions, covers…
Chairs, stools and other home seating can last a long time when well cared for. Sometimes that means replacing worn fabric. Alternatively, even if the fabric is still in reasonably good condition, it can be time for a new look. We can help to give…
It’s obvious from a quick look at the pages of this website that Window Dressing Oxford produces custom curtains, blinds, cushions and other soft furnishings for domestic or other premises such as hotels, restaurants, village halls and so on. What is it really like to…
This red chair was originally covered in leather as shown in the “before” picture, above left. Leather is hard wearing but can sometimes look a rather “cold”. Window-dressing (Oxford, England) re-covered this chair in a red velvet fabric as shown in the “after” picture, above…
Before improvement (see the “before” picture below) this chair looked tired and old covered in a dated dark red fabric that didn’t match its current surroundings. In its favour the chair is practical in a classic style with lovely wave-shaped arms. After improvement including re-covering…
The “before” image below shows a small button-backed chair. The five buttons weren’t originally part of this chair but had just been stitched onto the fabric. This is to show how a different fabric and style has made the chair look fresh and very different….
When it’s time to reupholster a much-loved item of furniture there can be many things to consider. One important decision is the choice of fabric. It needs to be the right type of material for the use made of the item. In addition to selecting…