Inspirations, Guides, How-tos
Whether you’ve settled into a super traditional space with rich leathers and dark hues, a mid-century modern oasis in your corner of suburbia, or a cozy country vibe in the heart of downtown, you can give it a winter wonderland makeover and transport you – and whatever company you’re welcoming – to an enchanted place and time.
We know your upholstery is just one part of a space and a vibe. More importantly, it’s part of a lifestyle. So as much as we here at KOVI strive to be your go-to for all things upholstery we also strive to save you time and the extra work involved not just in choosing fabrics but also in making the furniture and the space those fabrics live in work.
en needed. These benches are also versatile since they come in so many different shapes and sizes! There are many different types of benches that you could make depending on the space available in your home and what type of materials you have at hand.
To correctly sew trim on a pillow, you should first choose the best and most appropriate trim that is within your sewing skills to add to your pillow. Next, you should pre-shrink the trimmings to ensure it doesn’t shrink when you sew it on. After this, you should carefully pin the trim in place, making sure that you carefully fold box pleats on the corners or cut away excess trim.
With so many different trims available for upholstery and curtaining, gimp is a somewhat surprising phrase for an ornamental section or strip that is used to hide joints and seams. Unlike the unpleasant associations that the word has, gimp is something quite beautiful.
You’re finally ready to choose curtaining for your new home or you’re revamping your existing home. Having always wanted to invest in quality curtain trimmings, you begin to browse online. There are so many different kinds of trimmings available, and you simply don’t know what to choose, or even how to choose.
Poorly chosen curtain and soft furnishing trimmings are simply inappropriate. When you use trimmings in your decor scheme, they should resonate with the style of decorations. Adding plush trimmings to a minimalist style may not be ideal, nor will adding a tight corded braid be appropriate to a Victorian and opulent style.
With the growing desire to use sustainable products that are safe for the environment, manufacturers and consumers alike are taking a closer look at how leather is made and the harmful effects the tanning industry might have on air and water quality. There is much discussion, as well as confusion, about the differences between chromium and vegetable tanned leather, as well as the benefits and drawbacks of each.
Today we’ll walk you through the top car or truck upholstery fabrics. And by “top” we mean what works, what you can count on. Everything from fabric to vinyl to leather. Let’s take a drive through what’s out there so you can shift your car’s next chapter into overdrive.
There was already an accelerating trend toward the RV and mobile home lifestyle pre-pandemic. But now? Holy cow! As a professional upholsterer, you know better than anyone the stunning shift in demand for reupholstering RV and mobile homes — both for commercial and residential needs.