The makeover of upholstered furniture is part of an important process that will give you maximum satisfaction in the end.

      If the sofa, armchairs, corner sofas, bed, or chairs are sturdy and pose no safety risk, it is in your best interest to have them reupholstered for a lower amount than purchasing new furniture.

      Whether we are talking about reupholstering old furniture or a sofa you want to save, it can come to life with your help.You can make at least one assumption, considering the factors involved before entering a project, such as the shape of the object, the fabric pattern, any additional elements, for example, a skirt for heightening. To obtain the right amount of fabric for reupholstering a sofa, you will need to take into account both the sample and the material required.

      By ordering a sample, you will have the opportunity to see all the available colors for the right product, as it is difficult to choose from the multitude of fabrics.

     It is a great challenge to figure out what type of material you need and to find out exactly the amount of fabric required.

    Even if it seems tiring, I suggest you arrange your furniture where you want it to stay, so you can visualize the design you want to create. This exercise will greatly help you in the project.

      First of all, make sure you have all the necessary tools for this small-scale project, so that you can ease your work when measuring or choosing the textures of the material.

        You will need:

• a color palette so that you can discover the texture of the materials and combine them;

• a measuring tape;

• of the item to be reupholstered;

• a measuring guide.

      The upholsterer can be of great help to you if they are physically next to you, as they can also calculate the losses that the material has.

       You must know the width of the material.

      I always emphasize that this is an estimated guide, and the measurements are not exact, as each piece of furniture and fabric is different in size and design.

    It is clear that the most important thing is the size of the decorative object, so this can vary depending on the model.

      Therefore, a 2-seater sofa usually requires 10-15m. A standard 3-seater sofa will need between 11 and 18.5m, depending on the arms, back height, and any additional details.If you have a large corner sofa, then you can expect to need about 30 meters to cover all the cushions and the structure of the sofa.

      It is difficult to assess the quality of a fabric, which is why it is best to consult a specialist to measure and estimate the losses that may occur, either due to the texture of the material or its weight.

      Make sure to consult the upholsterer before placing an order, as the guide provided is only a rough estimate.

      Proposals for upholstery suitable materials

      Among our proposals today, we recommend considering Gazelle Eco-Leather, o high-quality leather imitation with the appearance of natural leather. Used in various fields for both residential and industrial use, it has a medium thickness and an interlock, gloss semi-matt, made of flexible, soft, slightly elastic, and wear-resistant material.

      Another suitable material for a sumptuous decor is Katya textile, o fabric with a suede-like appearance, a classic, solid pattern with a matte finish, containing 50% cotton,  making it ideal for furniture upholstery.

      You can also consider Rainbow textile, a thin and elegant fabric that contains cotton, its flexibility and wear resistance making it ideal for upholstering chairs, armchairs, sofas, headboards, and bed frames.

      The Tango-F textile material  is another fabric suitable for upholstery, a high-quality plush-looking cloth with a solid pattern and slight color striations that give a modern style to the sofa. At the same time, it is flexible, non-elastic, and wear-resistant.

     Reupholstering a piece of furniture will allow you to completely restore it.You can take advantage of this renovation to even modify its shapes or contours, creating a new design. Discuss with your upholsterer to bring the desired changes to the furniture, of course, if possible!

      The refurbished piece of furniture will become a new item, with a trendy fabric specially chosen by you, with an improved and refreshed appearance.