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Writer's pictureZac Ferry

Top 5 Points to Remember for Choosing the Right Upholster Fabric?

A well-prepped home, designer furniture, regal accessory, we do so much to make our home look like a perfect nesting space. But, did you know that besides the things mentioned above, upholster also plays an integral role in giving your place a perfect aesthetic appeal? upholster is the clothing used to cover the padding of the furniture. It can be used on sofas, chairs, dining chairs, etc. There are a plethora of options when it comes to choosing the right furnishing for your place.  You may go for the cheaper ones or opt for the expensive one, but choosing the furnishing is not just about the price, there are various aspects that you need to consider while buying them. In this blog, we unfold those characteristics that you need to look for while buying furnishing for your place.

#1. Inspect the Interiors: Since you would be adding them in the interior of your house, it becomes important to check the interior, what kind of design and pattern you are following forms the base for choosing the right furnishing. For example, if the walls of your room are white or off-white and choose a furnishing which is one the same color, it can create a camouflaging effect which may eventually hamper the look of your house. Hence, it becomes important that you first check the interior of the house and based on it go ahead with choosing the furnishing.

#2. Durability: Another factor that you must take into account is the durability. If the upholstery is going to be rigorously used, it’s always good to choose the one which durable. The manufacturer-administered double rub test decides the durability. The higher the double rub, the better is the quality of the upholstery. Other factors that determine the durability are water repellency, stain resistance, and UV resistance. You can find all this information on the tag attached to the upholstery.

3. Fibers: You have a wide array of options to choose when it comes to the fiber fabric of the upholstery. Here are some of the common types and their key features:

  1. Cotton: These are cost-effective and comfortable; however, they may lose color.

  2. Linen: Expensive but strong, resists stains and don’t fade. Good for heirloom pieces.

  3. Wool: good texture and gives a regal appeal. But less resistant to stain.

  4. Rayon: It is added to other fibers.

  5. Polyester: Durable and easy to clean

  6. Acrylic: easy to clean, durable, good for heavy usage

  7. Olefin: east clean and maintain, highly durable, recommended for heavy usage.

#4. Experiment with Colors and Right Pattern: If you want to give your house a funkier look, then you can experiment with colors, nowadays you can find a plethora of options that will make your house look beautiful and stains. From hues that reflect the vintage style to more urban colors, there are ample amount of choices that you can hunt.

As mentioned above, the design and pattern of upholster play a key role in giving the finesse to your place. You can use bold patterns for larger rooms, while mini patterns are good where space is small. There should be asymmetry while using the upholstery. Otherwise, you cannot have the desired look.

#5. Choose A Trendy Style: The design, style, and pattern of upholstering can transmogrify a mundane looking house into a masterpiece. Today, you can find a plethora of choices, for example, you can go for linen one for a more urban appeal. But, if you are unsure of the same, you can go for matching classic upholstery with traditional furniture.

With this guide, you would be easily able to find out the right upholstery for your place.

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