Give your furniture new life
Linda Radford is the talented person behind Fabric & Furniture, based on the Devon-Cornwall border. She has always had a love for renovating, refurbishing and upholstering pieces of furniture, together with making her popular bespoke footstools and ottomans - let’s face it, we all need to put our feet up!
In recent times, it has become more popular for people to re-use, recycle and save their cherished items of furniture. There is a trend for upcycling old pieces that may once have been transported straight to landfill, be it an old dining table, a sofa or that favourite but now uncomfortable old armchair. We have also learnt to appreciate our homes in a new way of late; we want them to be cosy, comfortable and a relaxing place to be. If a piece of furniture has been well made, it often proves to be more economical to reupholster than buy new, so that a staple piece can continue to be used and loved for years to come.
Do you have a perfect piece of furniture that fits exactly? Is there something special in your lounge to put your feet up on? Perhaps you have a chair with sentimental memories - these things make a home. Items can be refurbished and reupholstered for reasons of repair or just for a change of colour, style or vibe, resulting in a fresh item of furniture unique to its owner. The bonus is that you are also saving it from landfill or being ‘stored’ in the garage!
Reupholstering starts with thinking about your requirements. Maybe you need new webbing for the ever-popular Ercol chair; replacement cushion inserts for the sofa to make them firm once more; new seat pads for those dining chairs; or just a change in upholstery style for a different look. Your upholsterer can guide you and also assist with the choice of fabric, potentially offering you swatches to help with the selection process. From bold prints to classics from Linwood, Abraham Moon, Ross and more, the choice is endless. Take your time when choosing – this is your piece and it will sit in your home, so it should be just right for you.
Linda is always happy to discuss pieces of furniture with customers, with no obligation to proceed. She holds some fabrics in stock and offers a furniture collection and delivery option if required. So you can have your furniture reupholstered without even leaving your home. You can also find her footstools, cushions and other related items in her online shop at etsy.com/shop/fabricandfurnituresw. Linda can be contacted on 07484 093494 or via fabricandfurniture.co.uk, Facebook, Instagram, or Whatsapp.