When considering a piece of furniture for reupholstering, make sure all the pieces are there in order to ensure a full restoration.
The more parts that need to be replaced, duplicated or retro fitted (like legs, webbing, springs, arms, etc) the more difficult the project and the more expensive the restoration will be.
When selecting a piece of furniture for reupholstering, make sure it has a place in the home then choose the upholstery to go on it.
After going to the expense of recovering, it's important that the furniture piece hold a place of honour.
Otherwise, it will just be tucked in a corner and forgotten.
Picking the proper fabric is an acquired skill and the expertise of a professional should be considered.
Some fabrics simply will not work on certain styles of furniture.
For instance, some fabric like stripes can look crocked going over curves, and large prints can hide what small prints can magnify.
The restorer will bring the piece right down to the skeleton to ensure the frame is strong and completely intact so the end product looks good and can be passed on to yet another generation.
The Top Five Tips for Reupholstering: 1.
Make sure it's a piece of furniture that's important to the family and that it fits in the home 2.
Choose timeless fabrics, especially if you plan to hand it down again 3.
Make sure all the parts are there - legs, arms, ornaments, etc 4.
Take allergies into account - horse hair and straw fill should be treated, or opt for foam which is non-allergenic 5.
Get a quote to thoroughly understand the scope of what's required to fully restore the piece