Structure & comfort
A new cover does not resolve every comfort problem. Ask the workroom to inspect the frame, springs or webbing, and cushion filling before the scope is agreed.
A practical furniture guide
Make a clearer plan for your furniture
Reupholstery decisions are easier when structure, comfort, fabric, and finishing details are considered together. Use this guide to prepare for a workroom conversation.
Prepare your projectExplore upholstery fabricStart with the essentials
Fabric & everyday use
Consider who uses the furniture, where it sits, and how it will be cleaned. Review the fabric supplier’s care instructions and intended upholstery use.
Details & finish
Decide whether to keep or change seams, piping, buttons, skirts, and exposed wood finishes. Photographs of the desired result can help explain your preferences.
Questions to ask your upholsterer
- What repairs are included, and what can only be confirmed after stripping?
- Will the existing filling be reused, refreshed, or replaced?
- Who supplies the fabric, and who confirms the final yardage?
- How will stripes, checks, or other patterns be positioned and matched?
- What are the payment schedule, timing, delivery arrangements, and process for approving extra work?
See the fabric before making the final choice
Screen colors are a starting point. Compare physical samples in the room at different times of day. Share your preferred material and pattern with the workroom, then confirm suitability and quantity before ordering.