Upholstery on Houzz: Tips From the Experts

Decorating Guides

How to Work With an Upholsterer

By Lisa Frederick

Swapping out faded fabrics is just part of an upholsterer's job. A magic touch with furniture details is on the table too
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DIY Projects

Furniture Clinic: End the Curse of Slouchy Couch Cushions

By Shelly Leer

Prolong the life of your couch with this inexpensive fix that’s so easy, even a beginning sewer can do it
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Working With Pros

Get the Upholstery Work You Expect: 10 Details to Discuss

By Shelly Leer

Avoid disappointment and unexpected costs by going over these key areas with your upholsterer before work begins
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DIY Projects

Turn a Shipping Pallet Into a Stylish Ottoman

By Shelly Leer

Get the step-by-step instructions for upholstering your own mod living room centerpiece
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DIY Projects

Make an Upholstered Headboard You Can Change on a Whim

By Shelly Leer

Classic stripes today, hot pink tomorrow. You can swap the fabric on this DIY headboard to match your room or your mood
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Decorating Projects

DIY Project: How to Re-Cover a Seat Cushion

By Brian Patrick Flynn

Makeover a chair with a cool new seat cover, no sewing required
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Decorating Guides

11 Distinctive Details for Upscale-Looking Upholstery

By Charmean Neithart

Give the upholstery on your chair, sofa, banquette or headboard a high-end look with details that create polish
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Tastemakers

3 Extreme Chair Makeovers — Plus DIY Reupholstering Tips

By Vanessa Brunner

Spoiled seats and forlorn frames get kicked to the curb by a Philadelphia reupholstery whiz with a flair for salvaging and artistic designs
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DIY Projects

How to Replace a Button on a Tufted Chair

By Shelly Leer

Fix a popped button on a tufted chair back with this upholstery teacher's step-by-step tutorial
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Room of the Day

Velvet-Covered Doors Lead to a ‘Ladies Lounge’

By Allison McLeay

A designer brings her idea for upholstered doors to life in a calm sitting room in North Carolina
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Materials

Green Velvet Shines in These Enviable Rooms

By Sarah Warwick

See how to embrace the trend for the touchable fabric in colors like forest, emerald and moss
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