March 2015 - KOVI Fabrics Blog

How to Reupholster a Bar Stool: Your DIY Guide

August 20, 2024March 25, 2015

Who knew reupholstering a bar stool would be so easy and fun! We hope you enjoy this do-it-your-self tutorial and try it!

Planning For Your Restaurant’s Interior: Choosing Upholstery Fabric for Restaurant Furniture

August 17, 2024March 20, 2015

Choosing furniture for your home allows you to maximize your creative liberty. Each room can offer a different setting, letting you enjoy your private spaces while reflecting your character. Choosing upholstery fabric for restaurant furniture is another thing. Primarily, you’re not just thinking for yourself but for the image you’re trying to project.

A Rainbow of Fabric Color Selection

March 13, 2023March 19, 2015

Do not make a color choice without reading this guide first! You would be surprised what all meaning colors can have!

Reupholstery Checklist

July 6, 2023March 18, 2015

Four fundamental components develop the durability and comfort of your furniture reupholstery project: frame, supporting foundation, cushioning as well as fabric.

Things You Need to Know Before You Reupholster

July 6, 2023March 17, 2015

Know upholstery fabric options and take them into account before purchasing expensive fabric for reupholstering.

How to Understand Fabric Descriptions

July 31, 2022March 5, 2015

It is important to understand the different types of contents fabrics are made of and understand their application. We hope you will find this article useful for your next fabric project!

Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 3): Upholstered Ottoman

August 16, 2024March 5, 2015

In the third installation of our “Measuring Upholstery” series, we’ll be talking about how to get the correct dimensions for an upholstered ottoman. Despite being small, this furniture creates a beautiful impact in your room, being versatile in many ways. It can be used as a seat, a footrest, and sometimes, a mini table. Because of its use, it can be easy for your ottoman to wear out. However, refurbishing it can be fun. Unlike chairs and sofas, a DIY upholstery project for an ottoman is more straightforward.

3 Tips for Selecting the Best Upholstery Fabric

June 13, 2023March 4, 2015

Some elements of selecting upholstery fabric may seem obvious like choosing a color, the main factor in fabric choices, or how the fabric feels to touch. But, since it always is great to take your own unique needs into consideration, here include some additional factors you may want to take into account.

Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 2): How to Measure a Sofa

August 17, 2024March 4, 2015

We talked about how to measure fabric size for your chair reupholstery project last time. In our second “Measuring Upholstery” series, we will tackle getting the correct sizes for your sofa. A threadbare, old long couch looks tacky in the middle of your living room, but you can turn it into a lovely piece once you refurbish its usable parts. By replacing the aged and dirty fabric, your sofa can blend into your interiors, looking brand new.

Measuring Upholstery 101 (Part 1): How to Get Chair Measurements

August 17, 2024March 3, 2015

Are you thinking of reupholstering your favorite chair? Reupholstering your chair is a good decision. For one, you are reusing an item of sentimental worth and giving it a new, fresh design with the help of newer patterns and better fabrics. But a common fear you may have is measuring upholstery accurately. You may have … Read more