A little more color. A little more power. A little more play. Before and after photos of stand-out furniture reupholstery projects. Ideas and inspiration from around the South Jersey area. Have fun!
Reupholster | Bold, Bright, Refreshing
Why Re-Upholster? Get Exactly What You Want
How Melissa got exactly the chairs she wanted for her great-room makeover (even though she couldn't buy them.) And had fun in the process.
Why Do Upholstery Shops Charge Cutting Fees?
This question from Joe about a policy from another upholstery shop gets more than the short answer. Answering "why" gets to the heart of upholstery pricing tactics. Helpful when comparing quotes from multiple shops.
Robert Allen Enchanting Fabric NJ
Enchanted Color fabric collection from Robert Allen. Moody colors and subtle textures. 30% off all Robert Allen fabrics for upholstery and cut yardage.
Fabric Durability for Furniture Upholstery
A non-technical discussion about upholstery fabric durability. How it is measured. What the ratings mean. And how the ratings translate into everyday terms so you can select an upholstery fabric confident that it will hold up to your needs.
Modern Furniture Upholstery Look - Older Method
Reviving an older furniture upholstery technique to extend a contemporary look when reupholstering traditional furniture.
Vines and Lines: Using Fabric in Design
A window treatment project becomes the basis for an exploration of contrasting design elements. Do lines and vines contrast or complement? Or, perhaps both - to everyone's delight! Pictures and very nice fabrics.
Upholstery: Buttons, Channels, Tufts and Fabric
What fabric can work with tufts? What are channels? A discussion of upholstery buttons, channels and tufts. Lots of photos and some design tips about fabric choices for these upholstery styles.
Upholstery: Gimp, Nails and Welting
Uncertain about the edge finishing treatment for your furniture? Learn about three of the most common: gimp, nails and welting. When and why are they used?
What Is Railroaded Fabric?
A brief illustration of the difference between 'railroaded' and 'up-the-roll' fabric patterns. With visuals and a short discussion about why they matter for your furniture upholstery project (or not).