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Let’s talk some more about leather. Easily one of the most misunderstood of upholstery options. For too many folks leather seems to be both intimidating and alluring. But what’s the real story? Is leather durable or fragile? How does it fare over time? And what about for people with allergies? At the end of the day, is it right for you? Or ripe with problems?
As cooler temps creep in, you might find yourself cranking the thermostat or snuggling up by the fireplace with a cup of cocoa. We crave coziness this time of year, and almost no fabric says cozy quite like velvet. Plus, velvet adds a certain air of sophistication and luxury, which is something we could all use a little bit of right now.
Whether you’ve got pets, children, or both, you’ve likely spent a lot of time trying to answer the question: What’s the best family-friendly upholstery fabric?
Could your home use a bit of a refresh? By now, many people are ready for a change of scenery, and the holidays are a popular time for a upgrades around the house. With furniture and home furnishings experiencing major delays and backorders right now, it’s the perfect time to try your hand at DIY upholstery.
More and more people, from professional designers to DIYers are increasingly looking for environmentally friendly, sustainable upholstery that have a minimal impact on the earth. They want their space to look good, but not if it comes at the expense of the planet. So, they are moving toward more natural fabrics that are also recycled, repurposed, not carbon, water, or energy intensive, nor use toxic dyes, or chemicals, in either the processing or the finishing.
Outdoor furniture merges the comforts of the indoors with the pleasures of relaxing in nature. When the weather’s great, there’s nothing like grilling burgers and hot dogs, then staying outside to dine and watching the sunset from a prime seat on your back porch.
KOVI Fabrics is committed to offering the best fabric shopping experience possible. We offer up to five free samples for customers, and can help you measure your furniture and find an upholstery professional.
If you’re tired of your old pattern, or the fabric on your chair is worn out or stained, but you’re not ready to buy a new chair or fully reupholster, slipcovers offer an easy, inexpensive option to update your furniture with little effort.
Reupholstering a sectional sofa is an ambitious project. But buying a new sectional sofa is often an expensive affair — and an old sectional with good bones is worthy of a facelift. Reupholstering rather than replacing a sectional can make it possible for you to keep a sofa that works well with your space, while updating and customizing the fabric to fit your decor.
Wingback chairs are a favorite reupholstery project piece for many do it yourselfers. They have a classic, yet versatile design, and when they are reupholstered, they can take on a completely different look that can’t be found in a store.