Thinking of buying a new sofa or reupholstering an old one? Don't overlook good, old-fashioned cotton. While cotton is typically considered for casual, washable slipcovers, it can also look quite formal and modern. The variations are truly endless, so here's everything to know about cotton for ... Read More about Fabric for Upholstery: Cotton
Linen Upholstery Fabric: Pros and Cons
If you’re looking for a classic upholstery fabric, you can’t do much better than linen. Made from the fibers of the flax plant, linen has been around for thousands of years (it was even used as currency in ancient Egypt). It’s still loved today for its beauty, feel, and durability. Considering ... Read More about Linen Upholstery Fabric: Pros and Cons
Upholstery Fabric Types: Velvet Furniture
Velvet, with its plush feel and sheen, is pretty much the original glamour fabric. For most of its history—from China, where it was made for the first time more than 4500 years ago, to Italy in the 14th and 15th centuries—only the very wealthy could afford it. Thankfully, these days, velvet is still ... Read More about Upholstery Fabric Types: Velvet Furniture
Sofa Details: How to Pick the Perfect Extra Touches
It goes without saying that when you order a sofa, you have to pick out the style, fabric, and finish. But you don’t have to stop there. While most furniture pieces are designed to look great no matter what, you can also add extra details to make a more unique sofa or chair. You can’t always add ... Read More about Sofa Details: How to Pick the Perfect Extra Touches
Sectional Sofa Pieces: What Do They All Mean?
Shopping for a sectional can be like navigating a foreign land: There are a lot of unfamiliar terms and if you mix them up, you’ll end up facing the wrong way. A sectional is a sofa that comes in, you guessed it, sections. It’s typically two pieces, but can be more than that if you add in seats or ... Read More about Sectional Sofa Pieces: What Do They All Mean?