Tips on Finding a Professional and Dependable Upholsterer
in New York City
January 5, 2012
Whether you want to re-upholster an old but favorite chair
or family antique, you certainly do not wish to place a cherished
piece of furniture into the hands of an amateur. Read
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Purchasing Used Reupholstered Furniture
December 22, 2011
Exactly what should New York City consumers be aware of when
buying used, reupholstered furniture? How do you know what
you are purchasing is worth the price? Questions like these
always enter the minds of people buying used items. Read
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The Elements of Custom Reupholstery
December 8, 2011
To reupholster a furniture piece means to replace the existing
fabric that covers the entirety or a portion of the piece.
Reupholstering can be a pricy endeavor, though, so it should
only be done on pieces that are well constructed. Read
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DIY: Reupholstering an Antique Chair
November 24, 2011
While wondering down your city block, you noticed that your
neighbor put out a drop-in chair that is just perfect. It’s
antique, it’s intricate, and it’s beautiful. But,
the fabric on the seat of it has an awful design that nearly
makes your stomach turn. Okay, so it’s almost perfect.
What to do? Read
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Learning to Restore Old Furniture
November 10, 2011
Choosing the right kind of furniture fabric may not seem that
important but may eventually reveal its significance several
years later when you see that the fabric you originally chose
was totally wrong. Read
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Choosing the Best Upholstery Fabric
October 27, 2011
When choosing upholstery fabric, you should initially consider
how extensively the piece of furniture is going to be used
and by whom. Living room furniture subjected to kids and pets
needs to be covered in durable, stain-resistant fabric while
furniture placed in dens or foyers do not require such dense,
strong material. Read
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Learning to Restore Old Furniture
October 13, 2011
Before you decide to take that old, scruffy piece of furniture
that once graced your grandparent's living room and restore
it to the beautiful item you nostalgically remember, learning
the difference between restoring and refinishing may help
you better understand the mechanics of reviving old or antique
furniture. Read
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When You Need a Restoration Expert for Antique Furniture
September 28, 2011
So you think you can successfully restore that solid wood
antique rolltop desk by sanding a little here and there and
slapping on some stain? Think again! Did you know that by
impulsively plunging into a restoration project you may be
inadvertently decreasing the value of that desk by hundreds,
even thousands of dollars? Read
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Reupholstering a Sofa
September 14, 2011
So, you have a sofa and you’ve had it for years. It
fits perfectly in the nook in your New York City or Brooklyn
apartment – which is rare! It’s given you many
years of great comfort, and it’s a quality piece. Read
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To Reupholster or to Replace?
August 31, 2011
For many furniture owners in New York City and Brooklyn, a
worn piece of furniture - especially one that fits well in
your apartment or brownstone, and has given you years of good
use - poses a very specific, very common question: to replace,
or to reupholster? Read
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Furniture Reupholstery
August 17, 2011
Most of us already own several upholstered furniture pieces.
From sofas and loveseats to armchairs and dining chair slip
seats, upholstered furniture is a staple in the overall look
and design of a home’s interior decorating. Read
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Office Chair Upholstery Options
August 10, 2011
The standard option for office chair upholstery, fabric is
great for people who want a reliable look available in a variety
of colors and patterns. Fabric is often a top choice for offices
and institutions that want a uniform look throughout a space.
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Upholstery Cleaning Methods
August 3, 2011
Upholstery is often thought of as the element that brings
life to a room by giving comfort, color, and style to furniture
pieces within a space. Because of upholstery’s important
role in the room, it’s important to keep upholstery
clean. Read
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Choosing Upholstery Fabric
July 27, 2011
The most effective component of a piece of upholstered furniture
is the fabric. From prints to solids, cloths to leather to
high-tech synthetics, the options are endless for customizing
your favorite furniture piece and making adding an exciting
look to your home. Read
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Furniture Upholstery Ideas
July 20, 2011
Need some furniture upholstering ideas now that you've decided
to reupholster that old but comfortable couch or chair rather
than exchange it for a new piece of furniture? The basics
of reupholstering essentially concern fabric choice--what
kind of fabric you want, whether you want a pattern or solid
color and methods of upholstering furniture. Read
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Antique Furniture Restoration
June 29, 2011
Antique furniture restoration is a meticulous process in which
valuable and sentimental pieces of furniture are carefully
preserved so that future generations can enjoy domestic artwork
of past craftsmen. Read
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Reupholstery or Buying New?
June 8, 2011
You love that old, comfortable couch but it is starting to
be somewhat of an eyesore in your otherwise modernly decorated
apartment. Seeing those worn arm rests, the sagging in the
middle and faded spots have made you love it even more. Read
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The Furniture Reupholstery Process - What's Involved
May 18, 2011
Reupholstering furniture involves more than just taking off
old fabric and tacking on new fabric. While reupholstering
is a viable alternative to purchasing new furniture that probably
contains material inferior to the components used in the making
of your older furniture pieces, reupholstering does requires
experience. Read
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Special Care Tips for Antique Furniture Re-Upholstery
April 27, 2011
One glance at antique furniture will show that these special
pieces differ from contemporary furniture in many important
ways. Made decades, in some cases even centuries ago, antique
furniture exhibits construction techniques, styles and materials
that require unique expertise to re-upholster without risk
of damage. Read
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How to Choose Upholstery Fabric
March 16, 2011
When it comes to upholstered furniture, nothing is more important
than the type of fabric that is chosen to cover it. The fabric
provides an immediate indication of quality and taste, and
it also exhibits the most wear and stains. In short, upholstery
fabric makes a direct statement about a home and its owners
in the way few other decorating choices can. Read
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Easy Cleaning Tips for Upholstered Furniture
February 23, 2011
Upholstered furniture is one of the biggest investments any
homeowner can make. In order to keep the upholstery looking
new and comfortable, it helps to try regular cleaning and
maintenance. While many people prefer professional cleaning
companies, it can be costly to use these services on a frequent
basis. Read
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Tips to Keep Upholstery Looking Fresh
January 10, 2011
Most people know the feeling of falling in love with a piece
of furniture because of the way its upholstery looks and feels.
The smoothness, the comfort and the appearance of the fabric
all attract buyers to a particular piece and inspire their
long-term investment in furniture. However, a smart investment
in a piece of furniture includes a commitment to keeping the
upholstery in good standing over time with regular maintenance.
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Choose Long-Lasting Value with the Art of Restoration
October 11, 2010
What do you value? All too often in the twenty-first century,
it can seem like we live in a throwaway society, where people
feel the impulse to dispose of items the minute they seem
a bit worn or boring. Read
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Make Top Cars Even Better with Tweaking
September 20, 2010
Ferrari. Mercedes. BMW. Most people recognize the names of
quality cars when they hear them in conversations or see them
in advertisements and on the road. High-end auto brands stand
as obvious symbols of luxury and performance, and generally
provide enough top-of-the-line features to make most everyday
drivers as happy as possible. Read
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Follow Simple Tips to Make Reupholstery a Green Job
July 1, 2010
The decision to reupholster
used or vintage furniture rather than purchase new pieces
is a smart choice for the environment. Reupholstery
saves the materials and energy that would be spent on brand
new furniture, which not only saves customers money, but also
helps to make the planet more sustainable. Read
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Upholstery
Clients Weigh Leather Against Fabric Choice
June 17, 2010
Choosing to reupholster
furniture shows that clients care about preserving high quality
pieces, and anyone who decides to extend the life of furniture
rather than discard gently used and well-worn pieces should
be congratulated. Read
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The
Big Furniture Question: Reupholster or Buy New?
June 3, 2010
When it comes time to move to a new space or redesign a room,
many people paint the walls, clean the rugs and order new
window
treatments, only to wonder what to do about their old
sofa and chairs. If furniture looks faded but you still love
the comfort and quality, should the pieces be replaced with
something new or reupholstered to extend their life? Read
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