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This Chart Shows You How Much Fabric You Need to Reupholster Furniture

You can get unique, low cost furniture by reupholstering used pieces yourself. However, it can be a challenge to figure out how much fabric you need based on the type and shape of your item. These charts show you how much fabric you'll need for common chairs, sofas, and stools.

Calculating Fabric for Upholstery

This is a super handy illustration and chart on how much fabric needed to reupholster. Thank you Honey and Fitz !

Upholstery Fabrics / La Costa Upholstery

Before making a final selection of fabric on your project consult with your Upholsterer. Many decisions on fabric are merely chosen based o...

What You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

Thinking about reupholstering a worn-out piece of furniture? Take a look at these tips to make the process simple and easy.

10 Trends in Wallcoverings

Wallcoverings are one of the easiest avenues toward generating design impact in an interior space. Read about the latest looks and trends the Wallcoverings Association is noticing.

An Upholstery Expert Shares Which Colors Are Trending and Which Are Here to Stay

Dwell caught up with Danish furniture company BoConcept’s upholstery director, Stefano Sette, at the Santa Monica showroom, where he gave us his insights on the present and future of hue and texture.

One Sneaky Way to "Reupholster" Your Old Fabric Furniture

Know-How Notes: Cleaning & Protecting Your Leather Upholstery

When leather upholstery is neglected, really bad things start to happen. Here's how to clean and protect your leather upholstery the right way.

Upholstery Dry Cleaning Tips: How To Spot Clean Dry Clean Only Upholstery Fabric

Do you have upholstered furniture that says to dry clean only? If so, here are tips for upholstery dry cleaning you can use to spot clean and remove stains from this upholstery yourself.

Why Upholstery Cleaning is Important

Are the sneezes and coughs getting you down, and preventing you from enjoying your home as you could…and should? Back to school is here, which means lots more exposure to allergens, dirt and bacteria and it will make its way into your home. Is there a solution? You bet.

A $120 IKEA Malm Hack That Requires Little to No Upholstery Knowledge

This moody IKEA Malm Storage Bed hack requires very little upholstery knowledge.

Spruce Upholstery Blogging Tour & Exciting Giveaways

Finally, the book that is going to help me put my upholstery dreams to work and tackle what seems to be a daunting task has arrived! Earlier this year, I

Pro tips for reupholstering a sofa

How much fabric should you budget? And is reupholstering really worth it?

HAPPY HANDYMAN: Leather Salve can bring leather products back to life

It is finally staying pretty chilly in the morning here in San Antonio. Chilly enough to get out my leather coat and keep a scarf around my neck.

Getting Fun Foods Out of Furniture Upholstery

Summer time brings with it many fun foods, from pizza and soda to ice cream and popsicles. While fun to enjoy on a hot summer day, many of these foods can spell trouble for furniture upholstery. When sticky fingers and dripping snacks find their way onto the couch cushions, don’t despair – these simple techniques can be surprisingly effective. And don’t act too quickly before doing your research; some well-intentioned attempts to clean a spot may push the stain deeper, setting it into…

Now offering eco/family friendly upholstery

Shumake Furniture Company has been an anchor of the Decatur community for 85 years providing quality furniture to commercial and residential customers. This fourth generation family business continues to thrive with its unique designs, outstanding furniture options, and great customer service. When the time comes to furnish your room the options are endless on where […]