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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

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.

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.

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

Yes, you can reupholster antique furniture, and it’s a great way to extend the life of your pieces and keep them looking fresh and new for years to come. In fact, since reupholstering furniture is significantly more affordable than replacing it, reviving antique furniture can be a cost-effective way to keep that family heirloom usable for much longer. It’s usually a good idea to leave antique reupholstering to a professional, as they will have the tools and expertise to ensure the piece isn’t damaged and looks professionally finished.

DIY upholstery is feasible for simple pieces with the right tools and skills, though intricate jobs typically require professional expertise for the best results.

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