Flair Upholstery
About us
Flair Upholstery was founded in 1978. The company was formed by Debra Chappelle; and is a Wisconsin sole proprietorship with its location in Milwaukee. You can email me at [email protected]
Business highlights
48 years of experience
Services we offer
Flair Upholstery offers both residential and commercial upholstery service.
Reviews
5.032 Reviews
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Holly W.
May 2022
Debra did an amazing job. My sofa NOW looks new. She was extremely particular and I couldn't be happier with the result. I would highly recommend her.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"[Member Name Removed] was a pleasure to work with. She brought her pieces to me when I was ready to work on them and picked them up promptly when the project was finished."
Roberta S.
Mar 2021
Great!!! Deb did an outstanding job on everything. She made new cushions for two chairs that are so comfortable and look great now. Deb was also able to redo cushions from a sofa, also a terrific job. Deb knows what she is doing and is able to suggest the best approach. I highly recommend her. Great work done in a timely manner at a very fair price!!!!
D G.
Mar 2021
Debra is a true artist and craftsperson. I had a barrel chair that was used as a scratching post by cats (despite having 3 scratching posts already) and damaged. Debra responded promptly to my requests and offered suggestions to repair it. I took her recommendations and then she did an outstanding job in tying the fabric into the existing undamaged areas. Her work was done quickly and professionally, and ahead of schedule. I will be recommending her to anyone looking for upholstery work.
Janet M.
Nov 2020
Deb was awesome to work with and I love my new cushions. She was professional and friendly, got my project done faster than I expected. Im totally happy.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"I'm grateful to my customers who take the time to post a review of my work. I don't advertise. All my customers find me through word-of-mouth referrals (what Angie's List essentially "is"). This project went smoothly, in part, because [Member Name Removed] was ready earlier than I estimated in providing high-quality fabric for this project. I'm proud to have the cushions I upholstered in this beautiful sunroom!"
Richard K.
Dec 2018
Very professional, talented & reasonable. No wonder she has repeat customers. Sent her photos & she explained several options for repairing the damaged underside of the seat. She quickly finished our small repair job in between other projects during busy holiday season. Did a fantastic job & we highly recommend working with her. Thanks, Debra!
Response from Flair Upholstery
"And thank YOU, [Member Name Removed], for taking the time to post a review. I don't advertise so word-of-mouth from satisfied customers and reviews on Angie's List are what keep me in business."
CHERYL M.
Sep 2018
It was excellent. She reached out to me directly, I sent a picture of a chair, she gave me a quote, I brought her the chairs, and they were done in 2 weeks. She did an excellent job, and was a pleasure to work with.
ANDREA M.
Jun 2018
I am so pleased with the cushion covers Deb made for me. They are beautiful. Deb gave me a time frame and exceeded expectations. Definitely recommend her services. She is professional and does excellent work. Thank you!! I will see you again! Highly recommend.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"Thank you for taking the time to post a review."
Mary S.
Jun 2018
Perfect. I had an old chair from my grandmother's bedroom. It needed new cushions and skirt. Deb was helpful and responsive. We scheduled as her calendar allowed and she was up front with costs and time frame. She kept in touch with updates and was able to book me sooner than expected. The result was a professional redo that is gorgeous!
Response from Flair Upholstery
"Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, [Member Name Removed]. Many of Flair Upholstery's projects are from repeat customers like this one. I look forward to upholstering for you again! Sincerely, Debra Chappelle Flair Upholstery"
Daniel N.
May 2017
Couldn't be happier with the work! Excellent quality, service was responsive, and she was able to get them done sooner than expected. They turned out even better than we could have hoped for. Would definitely hire her again!
Response from Flair Upholstery
"This customer was very accommodating with my schedule. They purchased the recycled leather right away and were willing to leave the seats with me to be worked on in between larger projects. Taking the time to post a review is most appreciated!"
Stefaney M.
Apr 2017
Fantastic!
Kant M.
Mar 2017
She did an excellent job. We are very pleased with the work. The price was reasonable and the work was done on schedule.
Roxanne V.
Dec 2016
Great. Debra reviewed in detail the process for me which I appreciated since it is the way I operate as well. The chair and ottoman were old pieces belonging to my parents so they were in need of updating. I was and am very pleased with the end result. The chair looks very nice next to my new couch along with wonderful memories it invokes. I am contemplating having another chair redone next year.
Melanie B.
Oct 2016
Excellent work! Will call Deb again, as well as recommend to others.
Francis P.
Jun 2016
I couldn't be happier with the quality of the service provided. The craftsmanship is excellent-the cushions are identical to the to the previous ones. The communication was great as well-I always heard back from her promptly with any questions. I was also very happy that she completed the project in only 10 days.
S. B.
Feb 2016
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Response from Flair Upholstery
"I'm always pleasently surprised when a customer takes the time to write a review of my work. Thank you!"
Mary S.
Jan 2016
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Response from Flair Upholstery
"Thanks for taking the time to write a review on the chair (& ottoman) you had upholstered. I'm happy that you trusted my advice on using foam & dacron which were necessary to give you the support & firmness you asked for. I look forward your next project!"
Elizabeth H.
Oct 2015
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Response from Flair Upholstery
"This repeat customer was a pleasure to work with and I look forward to future projects!"
Joslyn S.
Mar 2015
Impeccable. I am very particular when it comes to the pattern being centered and the chairs matching and Debra did an exceptional job. There is virtually no difference between how the chairs look and the pattern is perfectly centered on the back, the top, and the seats themselves.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It helps everyone on Angie's List to know about your experience whether it's good or not. Flair Upholstery prides itself on good quality!"
Susan W.
Jan 2015
I had six dining room chairs to be reupholstered and Debra did an outstanding and quick job! I couldn't be more pleased! She had me purchase the fabric (which I got on sale at JoAnn Fabrics) and took the chairs and the fabric to her and she did an amazing job! I love them! I would use her services again in a minute. She is professional and quick!
Response from Flair Upholstery
"This customer was great to work with. [member name removed] was able to bring me her chairs and fabric when I was ready to start on them. She was punctual when dropping off and picking up which is always appreciated! And she's already scheduled another chair for me to upholster."
Tovah B.
Oct 2014
Excellent! I apologize for the delayed review, as Debra deserves better! I feel like I found a hidden gem, a real craftswomen - expert in her trade. I brought 1 chair to Debra (works out of her home) for an estimate. Debra made a number of recommendations, including having the wood work surface fixed up by a carpenter she works with (for a very reasonble price). She did not sell-up, salvaging the parts of the existing padding that were in good condition. She had tremendous patience as I looked for the right fabric (took me about 4 months). During that time, I asked many questions and reviewed various fabric options with her, until I selected the right fabric. When ready, I brought the remaining chairs, and the actual work took only a few weeks! I was so impressed when I picked up the chairs. We are a family that uses our formal dining room set at least once a week. A year later, I think of Debra every time I sit down at my table, and I appreciate her meticulous, beautiful work. I would highly recommend her to others, without any reservation.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"It's extemely satisfying to get a review like this one a year later! The wonderful carpenter who refinished/repaired this customer's chairs has since passed away. His skill with wood working was unmatched! He's irreplacable both as a friend and colleague."
Patty Z.
Sep 2014
It took about two weeks to do this which I thought was fast. She let me pick out the material so I got to go to the store and purchase this myself. She gave me the left over material which I used to make throw pillows. I would recommend her to friends or family. She was just terrific and I loved working with her. She does an amazing.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"I was surprised to receive this review--a year later! It's very satisfying to know that a customer is enjoying the chair I've upholstered so much so she was compelled to post about her satisfaction with my work. Her antique chair has 'good bones' which I enhanced with restoration to the original feather seat cushion. Sitting in this chair is like sitting in a cloud!"
Vicki L.
Jul 2014
Awesome. Debra's work is meticulous. I am a very particular person when it comes to attention to detail. The ottoman is curved on one side with a pleated multi-section skirt and an attached cushion. The pleats lie flat and the cording is straight and taut. Debra replaced the foam in the cushion with a more firm product and reshaped the curve. The ottoman was completed in less than 2 days and looks amazing. I highly recommend Debra for her craftsmanship and professionalism. She a genuinely nice person to work with.
Response from Flair Upholstery
"I'm grateful for this customer taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to upholster for her! Sincerely, Debra Chappelle Flair Upholstery"
Brian S.
May 2014
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Response from Flair Upholstery
"I was honored to be chosen as the upholsterer of these fine hand-crafted chairs! This customer was especially discriminating and knowledgable. I'm appreciative for his taking the time to post a review of my work!"
Patty L.
Feb 2014
She provided wonderful work. She went out of her way to save on materials that she thought she could reuse. She provided a dry cleaner near her home to dry clean the covers. She even picked them up for us. When she inspected the covers, she gave the cleaner again and requested that they redo the cleaning at no cost to us. She felt there were still some spots that had not come out with the first cleaning. The cushions are wonderful!! They are firm and look brand new! Debra was wonderful to work with and very professional! I would definitely recommend hEr to friends and family. Thank you, Debra!!
Response from Flair Upholstery
"You're most welcome, [member name removed]! You & Paul were accomodating to my schedule by bringing your cushions as soon as I had time to do them. And you picked them up promptly when they were done (which is always appreciated). The first dry cleaning left a few stains which I felt reflected on my work. The cleaners were very nice about trying again at no cost. It was all worth the effort for me to get another good review on Angie's List!"
Judith K.
Dec 2013
Response from Flair Upholstery
"Word-of-mouth referrals have always been my sole means of advertising so I thank [member name removed] for taking the time to post a review of my work. I've gotten away from selling fabrics as I've been finding that many customers prefer buying online, using coupons, or taking advantage of knowledgeable sales people in the retail fabric outlets. I do have access to contract vinyls and fabrics (also designer fabrics) which I offer to my customers but my labor is not based upon buying fabric through me. Sincerely, Flair Upholstery"
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FAQ
Flair Upholstery is currently rated 5.0 overall out of 5.
No, Flair Upholstery does not offer free project estimates.
No, Flair Upholstery does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, Flair Upholstery does not offer a senior discount.
No, Flair Upholstery does not offer emergency services.
No, Flair Upholstery does not offer warranties.