A waft of new fabric gives this little chair a smartly stylish freshen up

A colourful velvet and a recycled leather has restored this family favourite in the heart of the home

There’s new energy in this fab little vintage boudoir chair, pepped up with some beautiful printed velvet’s, ready to adorn the boujiest of spaces

There’s new energy in this fab little vintage boudoir chair, pepped up with some beautiful printed velvet’s, ready to adorn the boujiest of spaces

Just a tidy up with arms slimmed down a tad, upping the elegance and finishing in mink linen

This tired and clumpy pair of original Art Deco chairs were discarded at the side of the road, a bit battered, unstable with the seat too low …. Happily, found by a passer-by who knew great potential
-with some hidden engineering I have raised the newly appointed seat by 6 inches and cloaked them in a beautiful combination of fabrics for maximum magnificence

That creeping cover has been confiscated in favour of this fully fitted, perfectly chic duckegg stripe; a subtle remodel of the back cushions and a new set of feet give an utterly updated, super stylish finish

This sofa is clearly very comfy (as demonstrated by the talented Max, my pupholstering sidekick) but was in need of an overhaul; Romo’s Linara in ‘cocoon’ was liberally draped and new, remodeled cushion innards to both seat and back, giving a luxurious boost and a sophisticated elegance
– almost invisible arm-covers protect that pale fabric

This comfy but vastly heavy and deep old favourite was moving to a new house so needed to be freshened up accordingly; Ah, one more thing – it may not fit up the stairs, round the several corners and into its new position…. No problem, original fixed legs cut off and reinstated with removable adaptions

‘If this chair don’t shiiiine like the top of the Chrysler Building, your backsides will’ is the very niche quote floating around my head at every stage of these two Wesley Barrell armchairs, fully dressed in Moons lovely Chrysler wool fabric and a smile :)

The WOW WAND has been polished and is working its magic

The brilliant colours and vivid pattern of this Arley House ‘Lovebirds’ velvet together with the pattern match extraordinaire elevate an ordinary grey armchair to anything but :)

Hold on to your horses, this metamorphosis is an absolute carnival for the eyes

Just the same or a jaunty pop of fun, have what you want, how you want it

Former glory restored with this rosy little glow up

Peeling, flaking, crumbled decay – Not the puppy, he’s OK

But the chair was sad, needed preserving, All else in good shape, quite deserving,

A large hide of leather, top stitched of course, Now not the place for mucky paws

Too low, too soft, too dated, too slack were the issues with this sofa; all of these problems were fixed – taller feet, sagging webbing swapped for hand-tied springs, firmer cushions cloaked in the snazziest crushed velvet fabric with some stylish switch ups: piping added to arms to emphasise the shape, squared up back cushions to eliminate the 90’s bouffant, with some attached bolsters for added support.

From every angle this sofa has been rebuilt to my clients exacting requirements and brings Kingfisher cool 

A pair leather sofas are bought in from the cold and wrapped in the luxury of Linwood’s Alpha velvet.

– with a longer pile and a slight crush it has opulence; The built in stain resistance makes it deceptively practical and the overall sitting experience is like a big warm hug :)

In torrential rain, this re-imagined chesterfield arrangement of gargantuan proportions returned home; nimbly conveyed by @ross_removals and his trusty sidekick; up slippy steps, through a narrow doorway, past a busy kitchen and round the Christmas tree

My work seems light compared to that, I only re-webbed, re-sprung, re-foamed, re-covered, re-cushioned, re-feeted, and fluted

A great example of just how reupholstering can work for you; this sofa’s shape and size suited the family and space, but there were some ‘tweeks’ that could make it perfect – smoothing out the buttons, adding taller legs, including back cushions and fluting the arms outside panels for a little style twist :)

A big old knole sofa (with a double drop arm) is refined and reimagined with velvety charm

The velvetiest chocolate?
You thought it was Lindor?
– think again

with contrast piping showcasing accuracy and straight lines, this one really is a feast for the eyes

This one’s called Folly,
And Oh my golly,
Get an ice lolly,
Coz she is HOT

The colour is ‘battleship’, but in my opinion it should be renamed ‘elegance’, ‘opulence’, ‘magnificence’ or ‘grace’

From Little Miss Average to Captain Classy; a dashing transmogrification

Devilish devising and conscientious carving has produced pattern matches a plenty and such snug arm-caps you’ll have to strain your eyes to see them

A limited amount of original fabric meant mucho maths, careful cutting and absolutely no margin for error; the pressure was intense, the result was worth it.
Currently residing in the stylish design space that also sells glasses @eyesonstalbans 😎

It’s not all massive and complicated, small and simple need love too

From absolutely every angle, this baby is on fire :)

The undulations of the deep-buttoning allow this fiery orange #linwoodomega velvet to glow with flaming fascination

A pair of old sofas, passed on from a recycling site have stopped by the ladyshed for some reimagining; new foam all round and restyled full back cushions enrobed in midnight velvet make the elevation to modern classics

This pink will make the boys wink/reach for sunglasses :)

The astonishing hues of this stunning cotton velvet wash the senses with a little cherry glow of happiness

-but that wasn’t always the case; this sixties classic has had dark days in de doldrums, lacking in support with only a flimsily lifeless bit of hessian to lean on

A lap of the ladyshed later, now fully rebuilt with actual springs in position, supreme comfort awaits

Buried beneath a botanical blur, the curvaceous contours of this classic ‘statesman’ were recreated; tailored and hand tacked covers machined and fitted snugly over the undulations with the cushions buttoned into place – now ready for a spin

A dearly departed mum’s favourite chair has renewed verve with stylish new threads

There once was a traditional Victorian sofa all tattered and torn,
with a broken frame, looking so forlorn;
in the middle of the night with the star’s shining bright the elves got to work with much delight.

They clamped and glued, braced and screwed and saved the sofa from being banished to the tower (at the recycling centre).

8 years henceforth…

All was good for Vic (as that was they/their name)
until it wasn’t (such a shame),
the old injury recurred, they’d taken a beating,
-something had to be done with this collapsing seating.

Off to the ladyshed (definitely a she) for reinforcement, strengthening and a joist or three,
now substantially secured all sturdy and stout,
fitted with modern materials (suitable for contemporary living) there’s no doubt.

A whirl and a twirl of a fabulous wool,
and buttons a plenty, a finish so cool.

Now run lovely Vic, skip and make hay,
– apologies there, getting carried away ….

A swoosh of hardwearing, practical velvet has enhanced this duo to emerald elegance

Mangled mint to strawberry dream

A different flavour for this forlorn sofa, with new bouncy cushions for a comfort overload in pale pink perfection

The womb chair, designed by Eero Saarinen and said to ‘offer a comforting oasis of calm’.

Re-covered in a cloud of wool boucle that could have been knitted from the fur of a hundred labradoodles, I think that might be right

A much loved, inherited antique of yesteryear is resplendent in a stunning printed velvet that cannot be ignored

8 clearly clapped-out, down on their luck IKEA dining chairs have leap-frogged from their lowly station in life to the lavish luxury of leather

The glow up of dreams; this pair of tired out classics have been elevated to eye poppingly spectacular with the velvety brilliance of Linwood omega

Found on a recycling site and saved from a skip, then a metamorphosis of splendour with a personal spin – the modern Colquhoun clan tartan to compliment the ancient variant on the sister chair

The sofa of gargantuan proportions is reinvigorated with a totally terrific tactile textured turquoise textile, featuring aqua clean technology and invisible cat-proof-arm-caps; so not only is it a tongue-twister, it’s practical too

With a little imagination and a sprinkle of pixie dust – down, defunct and ready to be junked becomes slick, chic and just the trick

A very naked Victorian lady chair now enjoying the happiest time of her life in a striking Mulberry velvet ensemble

FAB-U-LOUS is preparing to burst forth beneath faded frills and furbelows

This sentimental wing chair has enjoyed an entire change of personality; where it once suited a backdrop of open fires, antlers and muddy wellies, it’s reimagining in softly elegant velvet makes cake stands, champagne flutes and candelabra more suited surroundings

Once sad, saggy and worn, Now a settle in fine fettle

Fatigued functional furniture boldly blossoming (with some cunning pattern placement) from sofabed to sofabulous & ottoman to ottofan(tastic)

From old and cold to a little bit bold; a sumptuous velvet to the inside and the clan tartan wrapped around the outside – giving a personal and unique combination that gladdens the heart and encourages a wee jig

Fagged and flagging with a fusillade of flying feathers, this old Darling needed a fair bit of help; reimagined in a surprisingly practical family friendly fabric and emboldened with a cluster of jazzy jungle joy

This mini marvel was decidedly dated and totally tired with crumbling foam and decomposing webbing – a twist of the wrist & a flurry of vivid velvets reveal an uncomplicated burst of undiluted colour