Now that you have decided to re-upholster a piece of furniture, you must decide on what type of fabric to use.  There is a wide variety of fabric to choose which can make your decision hard.  Here are some things you want to think about as your make your selection.

• How will your upholstered pieces be used in your home?
  Sofas, chairs, and ottomans receiving only moderate amounts of wear will do fine with a less durable fabric. However, pieces subjected to daily heavy wear need to be covered in tough, durable, tightly woven fabrics. When purchasing upholstery fabric, be aware that the higher the thread count, the more tightly woven the fabric is, and the better it will wear. Thread count refers to the number of threads per square inch of fabric.
• How will the colors look in the room?
  This is one of the most important questions. Color is probably the number one reason consumer choose certain upholstery fabrics. However, the right color fabric may not be the right choice for durability, stain resistance, etc. If you have small children, you might want to choose a color that will not show dirt easily.
• Is the fabric appropriate for the room?
  Consider how it will look with the other furniture in the room. The fabric pattern and texture should blend with the rest of the furniture in the room.
• Is the fabric pattern and texture appropriate for the furniture piece?
  Is the scale of the pattern appropriate for the piece?
• Will the fabric resist stains, accidents, moths, and more?
• How do I care for it?
  Today’s new upholstery fabric treatments improve the chances of the chosen fabric’s survival. The majority of the fabrics are treated at the factory with a stain resistant sealant.

Estimating the yardage required to upholster your furniture is best left to the professionals as extra fabric may be needed to match the fabric pattern. Caroline Center Upholstery will provide yardage requirements when you call for your estimate.