The 3 Top Tips to Know When Selecting Upholstery Fabric

When selecting fabrics for upholstery, knowing the fabric's properties is necessary to make the best selection. Fabrics can fall under two general categories, natural or synthetic. We will guide you in making the proper selections for your home when considering each individual fabric's properties. 

Here are our top 3 tips for selecting the best upholstery fabric for you and your family…

1. Consider the Function of Furnishing

You must consider the function of the furniture before selecting a pretty fabric that may not be the best fit. Ask yourself, “Is the fabric durable, stain proof, and light filtering?” Once we know the answer to these questions, we will narrow down our choices to fit in with the aesthetic needs of the space.

2. Select Material Quality & Performance

A fabric's resistance to abrasion is measured and quantified in rub counts. Fabrics are tested by a machine rubbing the fabric repeatedly until it finally wears through. The amount of passes it takes to reach this point is the fabric's rub count. 

For medium-use pieces, we suggest a 9,000 to 20,000 rub count. Heavy use pieces should have a rub count of 20,000 or above. Fabrics known for their durable qualities are cotton, leather, microfibre, and olefin. 

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3. Choose Colors, Patterns & Style

When you work with us, we focus on the aesthetics after going over the material qualities and selecting the type of fabric we will use. Next, we discuss the overall design objectives and your preferences to choose beautiful options that fit your objective. Then we guide you in finding the right color and patterns that complement each other and elevate the overall design.

Rest assured, we will guide you at every step of the selection process. 

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When it’s time to bring your modern, elegant, and timeless designs to life, contact us and experience the peace of mind and simple ease of our streamlined and client-focused method. 

Our seamless process was created with a comfortable client experience in mind. From the first phone call until we place the final pillow, you can feel confident that we’re with you every step of the way!

If you're ready to create a home you love, we would be delighted to help. So reach out to us, and let's chat about your project.

 Until next time,

Maritza

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