Furniture 101: Reupholstering

Design Tips

Oct 19

Getting ready to throw out your couch? WAIT! Sometimes you just need a quick update. We are here to give you some quick furniture tips.

Reupholstering and refinishing furniture are excellent methods to rejuvenate a space, giving a fresh look and new life to an existing piece.

"before" image of couch — *Sofa before reupholstery with a non-performance fabric.*

The client chose a cream-colored fabric that wasn't performance-based. With young children, maintaining a stain-free sofa became a relentless task.

ENTER: Performance fabric!

When choosing fabric for reupholstering, consider the overall ambiance you desire for the space.
Examine the fabric's durability and composition.
For homes with children, opt for high-performance fabrics with a durability rating of over 25,000 rubs.
Understanding the fabric's composition is crucial for proper cleaning. Viscose, a synthetic material, requires careful selection as it can discolor with certain cleaners.
Performance fabrics should allow for easy cleaning of substances like crayons and wine using just soap and water.

reupholstered sofa in boucle - detail — *Sofa after being reupholstered with a performance fabric and loads of texture.*

The client selected a taupe bouclé fabric with performance qualities. Its texture contributed to the space's overall design, enabling the family to use the sofa freely without worrying about stains.