What are the pros and cons of reupholstery?

• <div><p>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 <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/consider-reupholstery-instead-new-furniture.htm">worth reupholstering instead of buying new furniture</a>. Here are a few of the benefits and disadvantages of reupholstering a piece of furniture.</p><p>Pros:</p><ul><li><p>Preserving a family heirloom</p></li><li><p>Maintaining high-quality furniture in good condition</p></li><li><p>Reinventing an old piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Keeping a piece of furniture from going to a landfill</p></li></ul><p>Cons:</p><ul><li><p>Spending (possibly) more than to buy a new piece of furniture</p></li><li><p>Finding out the frame is beyond repair</p></li><li><p>Waiting for the reupholstery work to be done</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

How do you know which upholstery company to hire?

• <div><p>Paying to reupholster a piece of furniture means you want to <a href="https://www.angi.com/articles/should-i-hire-upholstery-pro-my-furniture.htm">hire the right upholstery service</a>, especially for a piece that’s expensive or carries a lot of sentimental value. In your search for the right upholstery company, be sure to:</p><ul><li><p>Ask around to see if friends or family know of any upholsterers</p></li><li><p>Find reviews of the company or individual</p></li><li><p>Look at the photo gallery of their work to see if they work on furniture like yours and if you like their work</p></li><li><p>Check qualifications and references</p></li><li><p>Ask the upholstery service if they work on furniture like yours, what their schedule looks like, how they handle payments, and how long the job will take</p></li></ul><p></p></div>

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Q: What types of furniture repairs do professionals handle?

• <div><p>Pros cover many fixes, from upholstery renewals to joint reinforcement.</p></div>

Q: What should I look for in a professional upholsterer?

• <div><p>When hiring an upholsterer, look for a pro with experience in your chair type, positive reviews, and a portfolio of completed projects. Ask about their process, timeline, warranty, and whether they are insured. Getting multiple quotes from reupholsterers in your area and checking their references can help ensure quality and fair pricing.</p></div>

Q: How can I make my dining room look more expensive?

• <div><p>You can make your dining room look more expensive using one or more of several methods. If you're remodeling, you can consider raising the ceiling height, installing an elegant chandelier, or redoing the floor. For smaller renovations, consider changing the paint color to a deep and rich tone, such as burgundy or emerald. You can also swap out the table and chairs to achieve a richer appearance. </p></div>

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Reviewed in December 2020
Our experience with Roy’s was nothing short of a nightmare. We have waited 3 months now for a couch that we were originally told would be delivered in 4-6 weeks. For 3 months Mark has strung us along with empty promises and a complete lack of communication and transparency. At one point he told...
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Reviewed in August 2017
It was good. I didn't price it around because the one's that I tried from Angie's List were not answering their phones. It was a fair price. It was around the price that I anticipated. One person came out. They did an excellent job. They put down tarps on the floor, and put the furniture on...
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Reviewed in August 2016
Gloria is wonderful to work with! She came in and totally redid our living room area. Rearranged furniture, added coordinating decor which was pulled from other rooms in the house and some she brought with her. Hung pictures that I wanted to integrate into the room, painted some frames on the...
Windy Ridge Interiors
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Reviewed in June 2014
I am very happy with the service. We had to stop along the way and pick up more furniture at a store and it wasn't an issue for them. I would use them again if I move.
Iowa Moving 1, LLC
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Reviewed in February 2014
My husband and I just moved into the area and into a new house. Our house has big rooms and I could not picture how I was going to decorate them. We needed to fill a lot of rooms and I had no clue where to start. Our first visit Robin came over and looked at the furniture I had and helped me...
SORTED AFFAIRS HOME STAGING
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Reviewed in October 2013
The movers were extremely prompt with the move. Were very careful with the loading and unloading of furniture. The movers were polite and very caring and made any adjustments to where things were placed. Would highly recommend their services to anyone.
HAWKEYE MOVERS LTD
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Reviewed in March 2011
The original estimate was done on the phone but sales person Tom Wall wanted to see the house personally to get a more accurate estimate. The date and time were set and they arrived promptly, did a quick walkthrough and began loading. There were 5 people and 2 trucks and they all worked quite...
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