When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mera Studio Architects 2 Reupholstering a sofa can transform tired and worn-out seating.

Shopping for a new couch can be a challenge: You have to make sure whatever you get is comfortable, the right size for the space, a material that will stand the test of time, and a color you love. So ...

Pauline Ives isn’t the type of person to throw something away if it’s in pretty good shape. So when the fabric on her husband’s motorized recliner began to deteriorate and the chair still reclined ...

When a well-worn sofa starts to show its age, it raises a surprisingly emotional question: Should it be tossed or transformed? What used to be a default decision for previous generations – fix rather ...

Q: I plan to reupholster some of my living room furniture. Since my tastes are rather conservative, this is the first time I’ve even considered using patterns on the upholstery. How do I go about ...

Being able to upholster something at home is an incredibly useful skill. Once you learn to reupholster a chair, you can turn all kinds of thrift store throwaways into useful, good-looking furniture. A ...

In the age of mass-produced “fast furniture,” you’re lucky if you can find, say, an armchair that’s well-built and stylish, or stylish and wallet-friendly. Rarely, if ever, said the pros we polled for ...

You may not have room in your budget for new furniture, but that doesn't mean you have to settle for subpar interior decoration. You could buy a used chair and re-upholster it for a great looking ...

Even if the thought terrifies you, you can probably reupholster your sofa yourself. Investing in the aforementioned eggplant chenille for a maiden voyage probably isn't a wise idea, nor is choosing a ...