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Re-Upholstery
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In a world where you can find low price furniture anywhere, we cannot help but wonder: Is there still place in this so called modern world for re-upholstery? The answer is absolutely yes. Getting furniture re-upholstered may cost you more than replacing your old sofa or chair. However it is always important to take the sentimental value of that piece of furniture into consideration, whether it is an heirloom or it just fits perfectly under the window in your home. Re-upholstery, contrary to popular belief, is not a dying art. But it is an art, a lot of time and care is put into the process and for that, re-upholstery is absolutely an investment. Despite the fact that seeing that couch or loveseat you have been enjoying for years look like new again is going to be priceless.
If you are trying to decide whether discard an old piece of furniture, or have it reupholstered, here are some things to consider:
A FRAME UP: The upholsterer works from the frame, up. So the first thing to do is find out whether your old piece has a good frame. One test is time: If your old sofa (or chair) frame has stood up for 10 years or more, it's probably good. Some furniture experts will tell you that over the years, prices for good wooden frames have jumped 100 percent and more.
BETTER THAN EVER: Using modern materials with traditional skills can provide you with results that are even better than the original.
THE PLEASURE OF RECYCLING: Reupholstering is basically recycling. Find pleasure in seeing a fashionable new piece come out of the old one.
POSSIBLE SAVINGS: And it may save money in the long run. Consider a piece has been in your family 50 years or more: you inherit it for nothing, and then pay $500 or $600 to reupholster it. You might be paying less than the actual cost of buying a similar antique or vintage chair. And you don't know how long the new chair might last. |
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