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Blinds by Design A new at-home Service to turn great ideas Into spectacular windows! Experience the total convenience of No Cost Custom Consulting * Local family run company Phillip, Sandy, Simon and Daniel McKinnis * We come to your home at no cost * We bring hundreds of styles, products and colors * We feature the national brands you know * We always work within your budget * We measure and install ... and are responsible for it all * We guarantee your total satisfaction The window products you want in the brands you Know. A world of possibilities ... new and exciting Window fashions including blinds, verticals, Custom draperies, Soft Shading, Shutters, Awnings and so much more. All presented to you At home, by a professional consultant.

Blinds by Design A new at-home Service to turn great ideas Into spectacular windows! Experience the total convenience of No Cost Custom Consulting * Local family run company Phillip, Sandy, Simon and Daniel McKinnis * We come to your home at no cost * We bring hundreds of styles, products and colors * We feature the national brands you know * We always work within your budget * We measure and install ... and are responsible for it all * We guarantee your total satisfaction The window products you want in the brands you Know. A world of possibilities ... new and exciting Window fashions including blinds, verticals, Custom draperies, Soft Shading, Shutters, Awnings and so much more. All presented to you At home, by a professional consultant.

Upholstering questions, answered by experts

It is possible to reupholster directly over old material in some cases, and it can save you a bit of money. If you are going to go this route, make sure you use a darker color than you had previously. Otherwise, you might see the old fabric beneath the new material. You should also keep in mind that reupholstering over old material is only possible with certain materials. For example, reupholstering over leather usually isn’t possible. You can ask your professional to see if this is an option for your piece.

Doing your own upholstery work is possible, but it’s typically a better idea to leave the work to professionals. Without experience and the proper tools, it’s difficult to get a professionally finished appearance for your furniture, and many DIYers end up spending money on tools and materials only to hire a professional when they can’t get the fabric to look right. If you have reupholstery experience, feel free to give it a shot. However, if you’re not confident in your skill level or you’re working with antiques, it’s worth the money to hire a pro.

Not always—heavily worn or broken furniture often isn’t worth repairing or refinishing (if it’s even possible). While some damage can be repaired and some of the visual appeal restored, major flaws, such as structural issues, can’t be fixed as easily. If you still want a cost-saving furniture refinishing project rather than purchasing all new, consider shopping for similar secondhand pieces at thrift stores, garage sales, and estate sales.

When deciding whether to reupholster, repair, or replace old furniture, consider its age, level of wear and tear, and overall value. It’s usually better to repair old furniture because older pieces tend to be made out of hardwood, like oak and maple, whereas newer furniture is more often made out of plywood, medium-density fiberboard (MDF), and other less durable materials. When determining whether it’s worth the price to repair a furniture item, calculate the price of buying a new, similar piece and compare that to quotes from local furniture repair services.

Paying to reupholster a piece of furniture means you want to hire the right upholstery service, 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:

  • Ask around to see if friends or family know of any upholsterers

  • Find reviews of the company or individual

  • Look at the photo gallery of their work to see if they work on furniture like yours and if you like their work

  • Check qualifications and references

  • 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

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