The Daily Telegraph - Saturday - The Telegraph Magazine
Reupholstery
Restoring & recycling the furniture you love
Updating and modernising the furniture we love and are comfortable with has become extremely popular over the last decade. In a bid to save money and help the environment many of us have turned our hand to upcycling our treasured furniture instead of buying new, cheaply made and mass-produced items. One of the main benefits of this trend is we save our furniture from ever growing landfill sites and instead give new life to old gems. One of the most popular forms of upcycling is reupholster y. Reupholster y allows you to take an out-dated or worn out sofa or chair and create a truly bespoke item more in keeping with the rest of your home. Any type of furniture can be reupholstered including, Club, Wing and Recliner styles. Your furniture is literally transformed to look like new again and can save you the stress and risk of buying new furniture which may end up being less comfortable. Older furniture tends to be made of higher quality wood and so can be perfect for reupholster y. If you’re unsure about the quality of your piece, it’s best to speak to an experienced reupholster y firm who can talk you through ever y step of the reupholster y process. They will also be able to assess the joints, frame and foam, and carr y out any necessar y repairs. Seat cushions can also be replaced making your furniture secure and comfortable once again. Another benefit of recycling over buying new is you’ll get exactly what you want for your home. For example when reupholstering your chair or sofa you can choose from a vast choice of fabrics and designs including florals, stripes, patterns and plains, so your newly updated furniture is sure to co - ordinate perfectly with your décor. You will end up with a truly unique and special piece of furniture for your home. Reupholster y is a complex and skilled craft which is why you should always ensure you use a trusted firm with experienced craftsmen such as Plumbs. You will also benefit from the reassurance of a 3 year guarantee and the choice of high quality branded designs. By using expert upholsterers you can be sure your furniture will last for many more years to come.