Kim DonovanJun 21, 20231 minMenswear Inspired FabricsInspired by the classic suit & tie, these plaids, pinstripes, herringbones, houndstooth & wool-looks add style and sophistication to any...
Kim DonovanMay 29, 20233 minLearn to Upholster: Part 6Can a beginner reupholster a chair? This style would be great for a beginner. It's fairly straight forward. When learning to upholster...
Kim DonovanMay 8, 20232 minPreparing furniture for painting and the best paint for furnitureClean thoroughly with a vacuum and a cleaner like Krud Kutter to remove dirt and odors. You can use old clean t-shirts which can just be...
Kim DonovanApr 25, 20231 minIs it cheaper to buy a new chair or reupholster?Cost to reupholster a dining chair That question is harder to answer than people might think. There are many styles of dining chairs. ...
Kim DonovanApr 15, 20231 minCustom Throw PillowsCan you get custom pillows made? Of course! Have you ever noticed that mass produced throw pillows have a funny shape with curved edges...
Kim DonovanMar 7, 20234 minLearn to upholster: Part 4Teardown Process Teardown is an important process and not one that should be rushed. You might think you can just rip off old fabric and...
Kim DonovanJan 31, 20232 minLearn to upholster: Part 1Selecting upholstery fabric The first thing to consider in choosing your fabric is the color. To do that start with your color palette. ...
Kim DonovanJan 13, 20232 minIs it cheaper to buy a new chair or reupholster?Much of the furniture on the market today is what I would consider "starter furniture" or "disposable furniture". By that I mean it's...
Kim DonovanJan 6, 20232 minLearn to upholster: Part 2Cost of Upholstery Fabric Durabilitly of the fabric is one of the most important factors in choosing upholstery fabric. It's measured in...