Commissions

Flamingo Upholstery upholsters many types of furniture, ranging from antique to modern pieces, dining chairs through to headboards. Every piece is unique. That is what makes upholstery exciting! Some projects need only the top fabric replacing whilst other pieces require a full re-upholstery. Whatever the project, I will discuss with you your wishes and the options. Here you can see a selection of the furniture I upholster.

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Project types

What to expect

Choosing fabrics

Occasional Chairs

Many vintage and mid-century chairs have wooden arms. Re-upholstery often involves replacing the materials underneath the fabric. This might include new reflex foam, tension springs or webbing before putting a new fabric on top. I also refinish the woodwork if this is requested.

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Dining Chairs

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Dining chairs come in all shapes and sizes! It can be a seat that can be taken off the frame, or a fixed seat. Chair padding may be made with traditional or modern products. If you love your dining chairs and the frames are solid, it may well be worthwhile investing in new upholstery. Easy clean fabrics or vinyl is a good choice for chairs which get a lot of use.

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Sofas

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Due to the workshop access, I can upholster small to medium-sized sofas, whether antique, vintage, or modern. Often, antique and vintage furniture need more work due to their age whilst modern sofas often only new fabric or new cushion fillings.

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Window / bench Seats

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Bespoke window seats or bench seating can really elevate a room! The cushion foams and covers are made to the exact shape and size of the bench. The covers can be decorated with buttons and have a plain or decorative edge.

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Large arm chairs

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Large armchairs come in all shapes and styles, from modern to antique. The level of work varies according to the condition and age of the armchair. When a patterned fabric is chosen, I ensure it is pattern matched correctly for a quality finish.

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Head boards

Make your headboard the statement piece in a bedroom. I can re-upholster existing headboards or upholster a new wooden base for a custom headboard. They may be deep buttoned or have border details.

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Stools

Footstools, piano-stools, upholstered coffee tables - this type of furniture range from small to large, plain or frilled, with or without buttons. Let your imagination run free!

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Your Journey: Step by Step

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It all begins with a vision! Here's what you can expect:

Get in touch and share a photo of the furniture piece you would like to have re-upholstered.
Receive an initial estimate to make sure you're happy with the work involved.
Now it's time for you to decide! Are you ready to go ahead?
Choose your fabric! I have a wide selection of beautiful fabrics you can choose from or I can make some suggestions.
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Choosing fabrics

This is the fun bit! However, choosing the right fabric for your furniture is not always easy as there is so much choice. I have many sample fabric books in my workshop, but you may want to search online too for inspiration. I am happy to help you choose the right fabric for your project! In the meantime, here are a few tips on what to look out for.

How often it gets used

Upholstery fabrics are heavier and more durable than other types of fabric. They come with a Martindale rubtest, which tells you how durable they are. Between 20K -30K is suitable for light use, over 30K is for heavy use.

If it's fire-safe

Fire retardant fabric is a material that resists fire. Some fabrics are sold with fire retardant properties whilst other fabrics need to be treated separately. Natural fabrics, such as wool, are naturally fire retardant.

How easy it is to keep clean

Another consideration is if you would like 'easy-clean' or 'stain-repellent' fabrics. Though these have more chemicals in them, they are ideal for pieces that see a lot of wear.

The look and feel

Last, but not least, decide on what look you want to go for! For example, A woolen fabric will have a very different look and feel to a velvet fabric. Below are some pictures of the various fabric types you can opt for.