Vintage to Vibrant

A year ago, I shared my thoughts on why reupholstering furniture can be an alternative choice from buying new. You can check that out here. This month, I’m back with an update on my vintage sofa reupholstery adventure. I decided to keep the sleeper mechanism but gave the sleeper framing a new deck to properly support the cushions.

The photo on the far right was taken in my current home, but back then, it was my great-aunt and uncle’s formal sitting room. The middle shot shows the sofa in my home office right before it was picked up, and on the far left, you can see how it looks now—better than new! I was lucky enough to watch the talented craftsmen at work, thanks to the Portico Collection just down the road from me.

I wanted to show the process and the craftsmenship that can go into a quality upholstered piece, vs buying inexpensive pieces that are made from soft woods, are imported, and/or are thrown together. The frame on my piece is alder, which Portico collection uses in construction of new pieces.

Besides the owner's sons, who came to pick up my piece and return it, no less than 6 people put their skills into making my piece new again. Each one is a talented craftsman that cares about the quality. I watched one craftsman redo a section multiple times to ensure it was just right. Their attention to detail and commitment to quality truly made all the difference.

If you go with new upholstery, buy the best quality you can afford so that it will hold up for years to come. If you're overwhelmed with the idea of selecting upholstery, you're not alone. I can help the process by bringing my years of experience. Let's set up a personalized interior design consultation to discuss your needs. Please contact me at info@the-silver-lining.com or view my services online.