Many of our customers who get furniture reupholstered categorize their furniture in one of these three categories: sentimental, odd, or antique. Over the years, I’ve had more than a few customers ask me “Constance, should I upholster my furniture?” Therefore, I created this article for all of the folks who are having a hard time figuring out if the furniture in their home is worth reupholstering. We’ve been in the industry a long time, over 50 years and we have a few tips that we would like to share with you to help you and your families decide if furniture upholstery is a good option.
Sentimental Furniture
The first two pieces of furniture that I received; I got upholstered in Baltimore. It was a Duncan & Phyfe Sofa given to me by my mother, and an Armchair with a pillow back, given to me by my father. Growing up, I knew that most of my furniture, if not all, would be secondhand. I wanted the ability to take quality pieces of furniture with sentimental value and recreate it, over and over again. Thus, creating family Heirlooms that would stay in the family for decades and even centuries to come.
Odd Furniture
Odd furniture isn’t hard to find, but it is extremely hard to find again. Therefore, if you have a piece of furniture that is odd, and you haven’t seen anything quite like it, hold on to it. Odd furniture has the tendency to be great conversation starters, and the focal point of a room. In fact, this is why odd furniture is a great choice for furniture upholstery.
Antique Furniture
Antique furniture is self-explanatory. Not only do these pieces usually have extraordinary woodwork, they hold their value extremely well, sometimes going up in value. The quality wood frames are timeless, if kept free from extreme moisture and cat claws. You can modernize your antique furniture or you can maintain the same style, and types of fabric used when your antique was considered contemporary for its time. I’ve seen people put Denim on Duncan & Phyfe Sofa’s, and others who used classic rich velvets, with` traditional Bolster Pillows at each end.
The great thing about furniture upholstery is that you can creatively and stylistically make your furniture completely your own. All the while, you are adding value to the furniture itself, and your household overall. If you have furniture that you love, for reasons such as sentimental value, oddity and rarity, or it’s oldness, chicness and antiqueness, don’t hesitate, invest, and keep them in good shape. Your children, and grandchildren will thank you. And, just remember no matter the reason you have decided to have your furniture upholstered, The Baltimore Upholstery Company will make sure we provide you with Quality Workmanship and Stellar Customer Service. Give us a call today.