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address: "Laguna Beach, California 92651, United States"
latitude: 33.5429
longitude: -117.7813
phone: "(949) 910-6245"
website: http://universalupholstery949.houzz.com
rating: 5
review_count: 6
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followers: 14
last_updated: 2026-09-24
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# Universal upholstery

Original Houzz profile: [Universal upholstery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/upholstery/universal-upholstery-pfvwus-pf~1133515218)

## Professional summary

- **Primary category:** Upholstery
- **Location:** Laguna Beach, CA
- **Serves:** Bel Air, Irvine, Costa Mesa, Mission Viejo, Newport Beach, Lake Forest, Laguna Niguel, San Clemente, Aliso Viejo, San Juan Capistrano, Dana Point, Laguna Hills, Ladera Ranch, Laguna Beach, Laguna Woods, Corona del Mar, Foothill Ranch, Portola Hills, San Joaquin Hills, Capistrano Beach, East Irvine, El Toro, Newport Coast, Orange L.  A.  San Diego count
- **Houzz rating:** 5.0 out of 5 (6 reviews)
- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2022), for Service.

## About

### Houzz Badges

- Recommended on Houzz
- 10 Ideabook Saves

We provide custom upholstery in Orange and surrounding counties.  Universal Upholstery is family owned and has been in business since 1980.  Conveniently located in Laguna Canyon directly across from the College of Art and Design.  We make new furniture from sectionals to headboards and upholster all except the automotive industry.

### Services Provided

- Custom Furniture
- Custom Upholstery
- Upholstery Repair
- Antique Restoration
- Furniture Repair
- Wall Upholstery

### Areas Served

- Bel Air
- Irvine
- Costa Mesa
- Mission Viejo
- Newport Beach
- Lake Forest
- Laguna Niguel
- San Clemente
- Aliso Viejo
- San Juan Capistrano
- Dana Point
- Laguna Hills
- Ladera Ranch
- Laguna Beach
- Laguna Woods
- Corona del Mar
- Foothill Ranch
- Portola Hills
- San Joaquin Hills
- Capistrano Beach
- East Irvine
- El Toro
- Newport Coast
- Orange L.  A.  San Diego count

### Typical Job Cost

$35 - 4,500

## Business Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Business Name | Universal upholstery |
| Address | Laguna Beach, California 92651, United States |
| Phone | (949) 910-6245 |
| Website | http://universalupholstery949.houzz.com |
| Followers on Houzz | 14 |

## Contact

- **Houzz profile:** [Universal upholstery](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/upholstery/universal-upholstery-pfvwus-pf~1133515218)
- **Website:** http://universalupholstery949.houzz.com
- **Phone:** (949) 910-6245

## Credentials

- **Best of Houzz:** 2 awards (2016–2022), for Service.

## Reviews

**Overall rating: 5.0 out of 5 — 6 reviews**

*Aspect averages:*
- Work Quality: 5.0
- Communication: 5.0
- Value: 5.0

### All 6 reviews

**★★★★★ — Duff Paulsen, Jan. 2021**

> Raul, Luis and the team at Universal Upholstery did a fantastic job for us, with our vintage rattan furniture in our family room. New cushions all around, and the attention to detail was much appreciated.

**★★★★★ — Lynne B, July 2017**

> Universal Upholstery has been my go to for over 30 years. Raul and Luis do absolutely perfect work and always within a reasonable amount of time. Their prices are reasonable and competitive. I have referred them to friends and clients over the years. They just completed a job for me of reupholstering four very old dining room chairs (they have been my family as long as I can remember).When they delivered today I was surprised and very pleased that they had also tightened a few of the joints and waxed all the frames!  That kind of service is impossible to find!  I totally am comfortable referring Universal Upholstery.Lynne Brem

**★★★★★ — tinapolson, Aug. 2015**

> Raul and the team at Universal Custom Upholstery provide great service and do an excellent job.  They did a job for me up in Hermosa Beach, which is an hour drive from their shop.  Their pick up and delivery was a minimal charge and the furniture came out beautiful!  They did new slip covers for 2 chairs, 2 ottoman's and a couch and sized everything perfectly.
>
> I will definitely be using them again!

**★★★★★ — laura, Aug. 2015**

> Fantastic service.  They made me the most GORGEOUS custom hair-on-hide chairs.  They are perfect in every way, from the size, the way the hides were put together, and the legs.  It is complete artistry from top to bottom. They were also so fantastic to work with.  True professionsals that I would recommend for any custom upholstery job!  Thanks so much!

**★★★★★ — Distinctive Designs In Iron, Aug. 2015**

> I am a Custom Iron Furniture fabricator and have used Universal Upholstery for all my upholstered headboards, chairs, cocktail ottomans, benches.  Quality workmanship that is expected by my Clients and myself.

**★★★★★ — kathleen mcnamee interiors, July 2015**

> I have been working with them over 20 years due to their excellent customer service, very quick lead times, same day quotes and pick ups, beautiful workmanship, competitive pricing..  My customers have all been very pleased with their sofas, chairs, slipcovers, pillows, benches and ottomans, headboards, and platform beds.

## Selected projects

- [Glendora complete project stain and upholstery](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/glendora-complete-project-stain-and-upholstery-pj-vj~6191527)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Laguna office seating](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laguna-office-seating-pj-vj~6191525)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [laguna custom patio cushions](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/laguna-custom-patio-cushions-pj-vj~6191524)
  - Location: Laguna Beach, California
  - Photos: 2
- [Brazilian Origional Artist Furniture](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/brazilian-origional-artist-furniture-pj-vj~6038629)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 9
- [Alta laguna 2](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alta-laguna-2-pj-vj~2522081)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 4
- [Vanity Entrance](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/vanity-entrance-pj-vj~2214006)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [New Leather Sectional  to New York](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/new-leather-sectional-to-new-york-pj-vj~1229989)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 2
- [Restroom Wall](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/restroom-wall-pj-vj~1123392)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Alta Laguna](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/alta-laguna-pj-vj~1104168)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 1
- [Intro](https://www.houzz.com/hznb/projects/intro-pj-vj~821948)
  - Location: Not specified
  - Photos: 5

[See all 10 projects](https://www.houzz.com/professionals/upholstery/universal-upholstery-pfvwus-pf~1133515218)

## Ideabooks

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- [before and after](https://www.houzz.com/ideabooks/72989582/list/before-and-after) — 26 ideas
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*Source: Houzz professional profile. Reflects the profile as of 2026-09-24.*