{"id":4452,"date":"2021-08-07T17:45:29","date_gmt":"2021-08-07T22:45:29","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blog.kovifabrics.com\/?p=4452"},"modified":"2023-06-06T15:12:25","modified_gmt":"2023-06-06T20:12:25","slug":"make-your-sofa-like-new-today","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.kovifabrics.com\/blog\/make-your-sofa-like-new-today\/","title":{"rendered":"Skip The Delays: Make Your Sofa Like New Today"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

We get it. It\u2019s SUPER frustrating. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, it\u2019s true that there are supply chain issues with everything from furniture to computer chips to wood chips. But just because the \u201cchips\u201d are down doesn’t mean you<\/em> have to be! (Couldn\u2019t resist.) <\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019ve just spent more time at home than you ever have before. And you\u2019ve come to realize that \u2014 for sure \u2014 your furniture is not quite what you\u2019d like it to be. But now there\u2019s no way to fix that promptly?!<\/p>\n\n\n\n

You\u2019re not wrong. That stinks. But there\u2019s good news. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

In the spirit of taking a bit of a \u201cglass-half-full\u201d approach to the current delays in getting new furniture, we thought this would be a great time to revisit one of our favorite topics \u2014 reupholstery. <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Your favorite furniture CAN be refreshed, renewed, or repaired. And without delay.<\/em><\/p>\n\n\n\n

We like to say that reupholstering allows you to refurbish your furniture from yikes to likes! Today we\u2019ll focus on sofas and couches.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

We\u2019ll give you a quick review of the process and some resources for whatever approach you\u2019d like to take to get you started \u2014 all just a click away. <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Consider this a refresher for your brain and not just your furniture. Let\u2019s dig in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choose The Right Piece For Reupholstery<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

If you\u2019re torn over that tear in your precious, vintage, heirloom, or antique piece of furniture, don’t despair–just think “repair.\u201d <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Time to let your imagination run free. Maybe you do want to bring that family treasure back to life. Or perhaps take a piece whose style has seen its day and bring it from drab to fab. Or get adventurous and create some one-of-a-kind eclectic piece<\/a> that\u2019s just your style. The options are endless.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

(Side note: This \u201csupply chain delays” problem not only gives you an excuse to refresh a space and revive a favorite piece of furniture but also reupholstering is a fantastic path to greater environmental sustainability \u2014 repurposing instead of repurchasing.<\/em> Win meet win!)<\/p>\n\n\n\n

How do you start? Choose your piece.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n

Just like when you were deciding which chair to reimagine<\/a>, this part is pretty simple:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 1:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Look around your home or office.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 2: <\/p>\n\n\n\n

Decide which sofa(s) you\u2019d like to refresh by reupholstering.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Step 3:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Give it a wiggle and a jiggle \u2014 technical terms. Seriously though, the idea here is to check that the sofa is still structurally sound. Too much wiggle? Then maybe not (or it just may need some reinforcing). Little to no jiggle? You\u2019re good to go.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Choosing The Right Fabric For Your Sofa<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

This can be fun! This is when you get to<\/em> decide exactly how you\u2019d like to feel when you walk into your space and find your refreshed sofa inviting you to settle in.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Mostly, this part comes down to two questions:<\/p>\n\n\n\n