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Decorating Den Interiors

221 E Bremer Ave
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Decorating Den Interiors

221 E Bremer Ave
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27 years of experience

Design 360 at Decorating Den Interiors is proud to be a leader within the Cedar Valley, offering full service interior design for residential and commercial projects, both large and small. We can assist you from start to finish with master planning, prioritizing, and implementation of your project, from start to finish of your whole home, or simply in updating one area or element. Our design team will work together to see your project through from concept to completion. Julie has been the owner and lead designer of Decorating Den Interiors for the past 15 years. She takes all that she's learned about your needs, combined with her creativity and design expertise, and craft a plan for your project that will suit you perfectly, leaving you with wonderful feelings about your home for many years to come. In 2011, Megan joined our team as an interior designer, specializing in kitchen & bath design. Paula joined the Design 360 team in January 2012, bringing her natural talent for decorating with her. Our office staff includes Kelly (office manager & marketing director), and Emily (administrative assistant).

Design 360 at Decorating Den Interiors is proud to be a leader within the Cedar Valley, offering full service interior design for residential and commercial projects, both large and small. We can assist you from start to finish with master planning, prioritizing, and implementation of your project, from start to finish of your whole home, or simply in updating one area or element. Our design team will work together to see your project through from concept to completion. Julie has been the owner and lead designer of Decorating Den Interiors for the past 15 years. She takes all that she's learned about your needs, combined with her creativity and design expertise, and craft a plan for your project that will suit you perfectly, leaving you with wonderful feelings about your home for many years to come. In 2011, Megan joined our team as an interior designer, specializing in kitchen & bath design. Paula joined the Design 360 team in January 2012, bringing her natural talent for decorating with her. Our office staff includes Kelly (office manager & marketing director), and Emily (administrative assistant).

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Laura's Designs

405 East Mission Street
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Laura's Designs

405 East Mission Street
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Laura’s Designs has 1 employee: Laura provides design service; offering custom contracts to clients. Laura selects contractors and subcontractors to perform the work to ensure that each project is completed according to the specifications outlined in each estimate.

Laura’s Designs has 1 employee: Laura provides design service; offering custom contracts to clients. Laura selects contractors and subcontractors to perform the work to ensure that each project is completed according to the specifications outlined in each estimate.

Upholstering questions, answered by experts

To safeguard your furniture and upholstered items, it's best to use plastic wrap or specially-made plastic sofa covers. However, you should avoid wrapping wooden furniture in plastic if you plan on storing it, as plastic can trap moisture and warp the wood, plus it may damage certain finishes. In either case, old blankets or moving blankets make excellent alternatives. For protecting delicate glass table tops and mirrors, bubble wrap is always a reliable choice.

Regular vacuuming, spot cleaning, and protecting surfaces from sun exposure prevents wear and fading, preserving longevity.

As with any project, weighing the pros and cons of upholstery can help determine if that is the right choice for you. The ultimate question is whether it’s worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.

Pros:

  • Preserving a family heirloom

  • Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition

  • Reinventing an old piece of furniture

  • Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill

Cons:

  • Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture

  • Finding out the frame is beyond repair

  • Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done

It is usually worth repairing leather furniture, as it tends to retain its value, provided you care for the material. A typical repair for leather furniture will cost about $250, which is significantly more affordable than replacing the furniture entirely. Even if you spend toward the upper end of the typical cost range for a full reupholstering—around $4,000—you’ll still save money over replacing it. Of course, the quality of the leather and the piece of furniture matters. Consult a leather repair professional about whether it’s worth repairing your leather furniture.

In most cases, it is more affordable to reupholster furniture than it is to replace it, but it depends on the quality and age of the furniture you’re considering getting reupholstered. Antique pieces are always worth reupholstering, as it’s the only way to preserve the piece and extend its life. Newer pieces of furniture are more often made using lower-quality materials like medium-density fiberboard or plywood that don’t have the same lifespan as things like hardwood. For newer pieces, your furniture reupholstery specialist should be able to help you determine the best course of action.

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