If you are deciding to makeover your home or room the first thing you would do is consider furniture shopping. When you consider furniture shopping you might ask yourself whether you should reupholster your furniture or replace what already exists but if we start looking for an answer to this we would probably end up with no answer. The answer of whether to reupholster or replace the existing furniture goes a long way because it depends on various factors. These factors tend to play a very important role hence, none can be ignored.
Re-upholstering is basically a way to keep those unique pieces of furniture that you are not ready to give up on or part ways with. This can not only help you hold onto such pieces but also can bring a new life to your house. The greatest drawback of reupholstering is the price that it comes with. Let’s look at the possible factors we can look at and work out to decide what we should do.
The size of your furniture and the type contributes greatly into deciding whether it needs reupholstering or replacement. Chairs are the easier go-to pick for reupholstering. Illustrating the fact that they would require less material making them less expensive. However, if we look at the larger pieces like sofas, sectionals, etc. replacement would be a great option considering the expenses both options cause.
Along with the size and type, the sentimental value a particular piece holds can help us decide what has to be done with it. Some furniture pieces that are generational and have become a part of the family will have the family’s affection. Hence, reupholstering provides a great opportunity to keep such furniture that holds great memories. To reupholster your furniture it is important to add your own personal touch to the piece.
Checking out the condition of your furniture will help you be clearer about the right option. The more the damage, the more will be the cost of the upholstery. However, if it includes less damage like fabric discoloration, wears and tear, or even stains then it is better to reupholster. If the damage is related to stuffing reupholstery is still a better option. Moreover, if the damage is structure related then it will only increase the cost of reupholstering and under such conditions, you can look for replacements.
The costs associated with each option play an important role in deciding. If the quality of your existing piece is good then it would cost less to reupholster your furniture as compared to getting a new piece. Hence, it is always better to cross-check the options and compare the costs. As a result, you need to pick up the one furniture piece that costs less.
Keeping in mind all the factors and your preferences and then comparing all the possible alternatives you have will help you the best in deciding what you should and what you need to do with the pieces of your furniture. If they are in extreme conditions and associate no monetary value to them then it is best to replace them however, if otherwise you should keep them but reupholster them.
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