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Investing in your furniture is an excellent
way to add new design and character to a room. Often, people
jump right to the idea of throwing out the old furniture and
purchasing new furniture. However, admittedly, this causes
a few headaches. First, you have to ditch a lot of furniture,
which is neither easy or practical. Second, the cost of purchasing
and moving new furniture can be extensive.
Reupholstering your existing furniture provides an excellent
alternative to purchasing new furniture. In reupholstering,
you’re able to save the pieces that work in your house
just fine right now, were it not for their color, the wear
and tear, and their general lackluster appearance. Reupholstering
gives you a chance to pick new colors and patterns for your
rooms without actually buying new furniture.
Although reupholstering furniture does come with costs - both
by way of fabric and in the labor of someone actually reupholstering
the piece - depending on your furniture, it can be a more
budget friendly approach than actually replacing the furniture
pieces. Many people think of reupholstering a piece as investing
in the long term success of the piece. You’re lengthening
your original investment by putting a little bit more toward
it, and usually the money you’ll put toward reupholstering
the piece will be less than if you were to purchase a brand
new piece from scratch.
Reupholstering is also a great option for restoring antique
pieces. Whether it’s a piece that’s been in your
family for years or something you found at an antique store,
chances are that if it’s old and in good structural
condition, it’s worth saving. Actually, many pieces
that were built in yesteryear are of much higher quality than
newer furniture that you can buy today. A solidly built piece
is worth the investment for reupholstery.
One aspect of reupholstery that most people like the best
is the creative freedom that it affords. You can literally
pick any look or style of fabric, which means that you can
make a boring piece bold, a gaudy piece pleasant, or a quiet
piece loud. Of course, it’s a good idea to consult a
professional when making fabric choices. Some fabrics will
stand the test of time better when it comes to wear and tear,
either from use or from sun exposure. Talking to someone who
knows their stuff when it comes to which fabrics will work
best both in design and in appearance is a great use of time.
Many people choose to hire a professional to take on a reupholstery
project, particularly when the individual has little or no
experience working with furniture pieces. However, if you
have an interest in learning more about how furniture is built
and how it can be revived with upholstery, reupholstering
an old piece may be a great way to learn more about the process.
In closing, reupholstering can be beneficial for a variety
of reasons and can help you create a truly customized, budget
friendly piece that you can be proud of for years to come.
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