A comfy sofa and a beautifully upholstered ottoman – what more does one need to relax comfortably in a home? Upholstery is furniture that is padded and covered with fabric. With unlimited fabric combinations, it’s a very easy to customize a piece for your home, and we have a few pointers to provide in the decision making process.
The first thing to think about is the actual piece you want. You can browse a small selection of our upholstery offerings right on this website; click through for our chairs, ottomans, sofas and loveseats, and a few pieces in our beds & headboards category. Some of these pieces have variable dimensions to fit your space, for example, a shorter loveseat or a longer sofa.
Once you have a vision in mind for your piece, the fun begins: selecting a fabric.
If you plan to keep your upholstered piece in a room for many years, you may want to play it safe with a solid fabric in an agreeable, neutral color. That doesn’t mean you have to use a fabric that is plain or boring. Make up for a neutral color with an interesting texture, or select a fabric with subtle pops of a second or third color:
If you’re feeling more daring, cover a piece (or two, or three) with a bold pattern to add personality to a room.
The best thing about upholstered furniture: If you fall out of love with a fabric, give it a new look by re-upholstering it with a fresh new fabric! Come in to one of our four locations in D.C., Baltimore, McLean or Richmond for a free consultation on your next piece of upholstered furniture.
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