New upholstery opens the door to fabrics and combinations you would never find on a showroom floor
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where the piece will be used. Will it be in a formal living room, or in a family room with heavy daily use? Is it for a woman living alone, a family with three kids or a couple with multiple dogs?
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You should expect new upholstery to cost you about the same as buying a comparable new piece. That said, this chair shows how really gratifying reupholstering can be.
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If the amount of staining or soiling is not inordinate, and if the piece seems to work with the overall design theme of your room, cleaning should be one of the first options to consider. But cleaning opens a whole new can of worms.
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Of foremost concern is whether the piece you are pondering lived with smokers
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“Where did it come from? What’s its history? Did you get it from family, a friend or a stranger?”
protected, aniline and nubuck.
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