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…
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…