{"id":1857,"date":"2015-08-25T23:28:30","date_gmt":"2015-08-26T04:28:30","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/blog.kovifabrics.com\/?p=1857"},"modified":"2024-08-15T21:39:27","modified_gmt":"2024-08-16T02:39:27","slug":"how-to-reupholster","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kovifabrics.com\/blog\/how-to-reupholster\/","title":{"rendered":"Reupholstery Help for the Beginner"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Reupholstery can breathe new life into an old, well-loved piece of furniture at a fraction of the cost of buying brand new. It&#8217;s also the best way to completely personalize your furniture and select the fabrics that work in your home. You can choose your design&#8217;s exact colors and textures and find coordinating fabrics that work perfectly together. 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