Guides

Shopping guides and other helpful articles.

Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 3): Upholstered Ottoman

Upholstered Ottoman

In the third installation of our “Measuring Upholstery” series, we’ll be talking about how to get the correct dimensions for an upholstered ottoman. Despite being small, this furniture creates a beautiful impact in your room, being versatile in many ways. It can be used as a seat, a footrest, and sometimes, a mini table. Because of its use, it can be easy for your ottoman to wear out. However, refurbishing it can be fun. Unlike chairs and sofas, a DIY upholstery project for an ottoman is more straightforward.

Read more

Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 2): How to Measure a Sofa

how to measure a sofa

We talked about how to measure fabric size for your chair reupholstery project last time. In our second “Measuring Upholstery” series, we will tackle getting the correct sizes for your sofa. A threadbare, old long couch looks tacky in the middle of your living room, but you can turn it into a lovely piece once you refurbish its usable parts. By replacing the aged and dirty fabric, your sofa can blend into your interiors, looking brand new.

Read more

Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 1): How to Get Chair Measurements

chair measurements

Are you thinking of reupholstering your favorite chair? Reupholstering your chair is a good decision. For one, you are reusing an item of sentimental worth and giving it a new, fresh design with the help of newer patterns and better fabrics. But a common fear you may have is measuring upholstery accurately. You may have … Read more

Reupholstering a Chair

chair upholstery

If the chairs in your dining room have seen better days and are worn, you might be thinking about replacing them. If it’s in your budget and you’re able to locate chairs in a style that fits your décor, and you like, that’s great.

An option that gets overlooked includes reupholstering the chairs you presently own. It’s a project you’re able to do yourself, is affordable, and may completely alter the appearance of a dining room.

Read more

Benefits of Using Microfiber Upholstery Fabric

microfiber upholstery fabric

There are so many kinds of upholstery fabric to choose from. Recently, one of the more popular options when it comes to furniture interior decorating is microfiber upholstery fabric.

This kind of fabric may sound like a scientific breakthrough because of the term “microfiber.” It also has good qualities that would make you want to have it on your furniture.

Read more

Church Pew Upholstery Fabric

church pew

Churches are places where a lot of people come and go. It’s a high-traffic area where upholstery quality should be your major concern. The seats, while usually made of varnished wood, are accompanied by cushioned pews when people need to kneel. Church pews need upholstery fabric that can provide enough support and remain in good shape for a long time.

Read more

How to Choose the Best Fabric for Church Furniture

church furniture

Churches require maintenance and with that comes having to care for upholstery fabric as well. Although many churches have wooden seats, there is still a need for upholstery fabric in other places. Usually, I notice upholstered pieces such as the pews, confession box, and the seats on the altar for the speakers and the priests. In other churches with more lavish interiors, they sometimes even have cushioned seats. Here are some valuable tips for interior designers or churchgoers who would like to contribute to the overall look of their place of worship.

Read more

How to Reupholster Your Church Pews

church pews

Having your church pews upholstered can be quite a challenge, especially if the place of worship has a lot of seats. It can also be costly if professionals do this. However, if you can do it yourself, you can save a tremendous amount of money and time. You only need the suitable upholstery fabric for church pews to get you started. Below are some tips I am sharing so you can quickly complete your task without any problems.

Read more