Don’t throw that old furniture out just yet. Even if it does seem tired, old-fashioned and feels like you’ve had it forever.
Have you considered reupholstering the furniture? Try not to dismiss the idea too quickly without giving it some serious thought.
Sure, it can seem counter-intuitive to spend money on something you were just considering disposing of. However, the cost of purchasing new material and a few other minor supplies is far less than the expense of buying a new piece of furniture altogether.
Another benefit to reupholstering is the small amount of time it takes to complete. A few hours is all it takes to convert outdated furniture into new pieces.
Perhaps the most important reason to reupholster your furniture is for customization. The ability to customize an item to suit your exact tastes and specific design needs is something almost no furniture store can offer.
Often when we’re shopping or furniture, we have an slightly ambiguous idea of what we’re looking for. Our ideas are then shaped by the realities of what we find to be available. By carefully sourcing the appropriate fabric or material, reupholstering can give you the ever elusive perfect piece of furniture.
Reupholstering is a great idea for old furniture that you may come across (garage sales, flea markets, etc.) or that is given to you (grandparents, friends, etc.). It allows you to create an essentially new piece of furniture at a fraction of the cost.