Most upholsterers will tell you, they learned their skills from another upholsterer, in fact these skills have been passed on for generations from master to apprentice since the Middle Ages.
Latest government figures say we in the UK send more than half our waste to landfill. That is a huge 62 million tonnes a year in England alone. Now the aim is to reduce landfill by at least 50% over the next 10 years.
Having antique furniture re-upholstered is a different skill to re-upholstering modern furniture, and it is essential that it is carried out professionally.
If things are starting to look worn and weary, the cushions are saggy and the fabric is wearing a bit thin... You are faced with a choice. Throw it away and buy new?
†£50 FREE Accessories available when you purchase Plumbs suite covers (min 4 seats) in any of the following make-ups: Classic, Designer Plus, Designer Premier, Designer Elite, Traditional Loose covers and Reupholstery (excluding clearance). Voucher is also redeemable when you spend £399 or more on curtains. Accessories include arm covers, footstool covers, tie-backs, throws, anti macassars and scatter cushion covers. Ask your Home Consultant for further details. Cannot be used in conjunction with any other free gift order promotion or on orders already placed. Can be used with other promotional offers excluding promotional cheques, extra £50 off, extra 10% off promotion, £399/£499 suite package deal, clearance designs or Peru/columbine covers. Only one voucher per household.
*£100 internet voucher (cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer. Available on new orders for covers or reupholstery for furniture covers in classic, designer plus, designer premier, designer elite, traditional and re-upholstery make ups and on all furniture cover fabrics. 2 items or more must be ordered and the final order value must exceed £399).