UPHOLSTERY
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Give any space a complete makeover with upholstery from the best sources or shops in Calgary, Edmonton, Vancouver, and Kelowna. With Sonata Design, you gain access to a practically endless amount of upholstery choices, creating infinite possibilities of expression.
The Very Best in Custom Upholstery
Look no further. Whether you require upholstering for pillows, an entire bedspread, a box valance, seat cushions, or other furniture – you can get a solution from Sonata Design. You can tie any room together with upholstery, and our massive selection makes the possibilities practically endless. Watch this short video to learn more about our custom upholstery options.
What Is Upholstery?
Upholstery refers to the components that make up furniture, such as cushions, seats, padding, covers, springs, webbing, etc. Upholstery comes in different fabrics, designs, and colours. It’s also one of the most affordable things to focus on for home décor if you want to elevate a room. We can assist with custom and off-the-rack upholstery.
Why Customize Your Upholstery?
Custom upholstery isn’t just luxury, but often a necessity in interior design. Like many, you probably want an interior that’s true to your lifestyle. And upholstery is an essential aspect of creating bespoke and timeless interiors. Many of our clients typically insist on having custom-built, quality upholstery for reasons revolving around internal components, performance, and comfort. We can help you navigate the complexities of choosing custom upholstery for any space.
Custom Fabric Offers Higher Quality Performance
The more time we spend at our homes or commercial spaces, the more often furniture is used. Plus, we usually require our furniture to serve multiple purposes. For example, dining rooms have become extra office spaces in many homes. However, areas that serve numerous purposes increase wear and tear on furnishings. So in such situations, high-performance fabrics are non-negotiable. Custom fabric that’s pilling and moisture resistant, and you can easily spot clean – will always make your furniture look fresh longer. The peace of mind knowing you can enjoy your furnishings and entertain guests without worrying about wear and tear is priceless.
Design Something for You
Make any furnishing look as desired. Custom upholstery plays a significant role in ensuring everything is tailored to the occupant's needs. After all, respectable interior designers know the best possible designs are bespoke to the client. For example, we often create custom upholstery when our clients can't acquire the design style they want from a vendor. The ultimate goal is to craft a design that's unique to you or your client’s taste. And custom upholstery makes that easier because it exponentially increases your options.
Take Control of Your Creativity
Find top-grade custom upholstery for any interior design need. From our years of experience, while off-the-rack or upholstery store items may seem enticing, there’s much more to consider when choosing upholstery. Custom upholstery provides complete control of how you want your furniture to look and feel.
Why Re-upholster Existing Furniture?
Hang on to high-quality furnishings for as long as possible. Our clients typically choose to reupholster because they can't find quality pieces or the furniture they want in the desired style. Additionally, most high-quality furniture is worth reupholstering because many of today’s items have shorter lifespans. The key is knowing what to reupholster.
Even though reupholstering is environmentally friendly and great for renewing old furnishings, it’s not always cost-effective. For example, a chair with a solid frame and made of genuine hardwood is worth saving. In contrast, a low-quality chair with engineered wood is likely not. We’ll help you consider all the elements involved, including investment, features, and in general, whether reupholstering is worth doing.
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Preserve Durable Furnishings
Assembly line or stock upholstery is very different from custom. The upholstery you typically find in stock at local stores is often of lower grade, meaning the furniture will deteriorate sooner. Reupholstering can bring new life to antiques or old but well-made furniture. That's why many reupholster, even when it would be more affordable to buy a new piece. The care or detail that goes into custom upholstery is also unmatched. As a result, furniture often lasts years, if not generations, without needing repairs.
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Reupholstering Is Sustainable and Ethical
Reupholstering is a sustainable and ethical option. You can often reupholster heirlooms or recover vintage pieces with less environmental impact. In other words, choosing to reupholster eliminates a significant amount of carbon footprint—for example, no need to use any more lumber or ship furnishings to the consumer.
Get Quality Upholstery Services Now
Need something you love restored? Or maybe you’re looking to customize upholstery for specific furnishings. From furniture upholstery repair to custom fabrics and more, we got you covered. We have a wide variety of upholstery and other furnishing parts. We’re the go-to place for interior designers and residents that want to create astonishing interiors.
Choosing the Right Upholstery
Picking upholstery is one of the most important decisions to make when furnishing a home or commercial space. But between pattern, texture, colour, material, durability, and performance – fabric selection can be overwhelming. There are so many options and considerations to take into account. Fortunately, you can skip the hassle by using our recommendations to get the right upholstery.
Narrowing In on The Perfect Upholstery Fabric
The first thing to consider is the way you or your client intends to use the space. Once you truly understand the role a room plays in the occupant’s life and those that will use it, selecting upholstery fabric gets easier.
Key considerations include:
How much traffic do you expect the room to have daily? Will the furniture get a ton of use? Understanding and considering how your fabric might age with use is essential.
Are there kids in the environment? How old are the children? In such situations, ease of cleaning is likely crucial.
Does the occupant have pets? Do pets sit on the furniture? Occupants with pets should carefully consider durability.
How much sun does the room receive? Fabric tends to fade after prolonged exposure to sunlight. So UV-resistant upholstery is ideal if a room gets lots of natural light.
What is the colour of the walls? What’s the furniture style? The colour plus pattern of your fabric should go well with the walls and furniture style.
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At Sonata Design, we believe it's essential to make decisions led by intentional reasoning. Decisions beyond surface-level rationale are not rooted in impulses, but purpose and the occupant’s preferences.
Types Of Upholstery Fabric
There are two main categories of Upholstery fabrics: natural and synthetic. Choosing the correct one can improve the lifespan of your furniture. Let's explore the various types.
Natural Fabrics
Natural upholstery fabrics come from naturally occurring fibres, such as plant seeds, animal coats, stems, leaves, and minerals. They are a favourite for people more concerned about softness rather than performance.
Some popular natural upholstery fabrics include:
Synthetic Fabrics
Synthetic upholstery fabrics are highly durable and easy to clean. These fabrics are also cheaper to manufacture than natural fabrics. They are made by synthesizing chemicals or natural products to create synthetic fibres.
Some popular synthetic fabrics include:
Get Creative with Fabrics for Any Project
Choose from a comprehensive inventory of upholstery fabrics at Sonata Design. We offer a selection of fabrics, including wool, velvet, linen, and many more. Every custom furniture piece in our collection is made with care and utmost attention by some of the best fabric designers. We can help with furniture upholstery of all sorts and even create things with upholstery, such as custom roman shades – the sky’s the limit. So reach out today.
We look forward to discussing your ideas.