| If you are interested in re-upholstering some of your | | | | it needs to be. For example, if you are covering a chair |
| furniture there are several things you need to keep in | | | | in the dining room that is more for looks than sitting |
| mind. That's because if you just buy any type of fabric | | | | then it's okay to use a silk fabric or some other fabric |
| without considering things like thread count, style, | | | | that is not as durable. However, if you are choosing a |
| durability, color, and the like then you may find yourself | | | | fabric for a piece of furniture that has lots of traffic |
| re-upholstering the furniture again in no time. This only | | | | you will need to choose upholstery that is tightly |
| adds to your expense and time involved so consider | | | | woven and really durable. |
| the following elements before you choose fabric to | | | | Color |
| upholster your furniture. | | | | You may be dreaming of all white upholstery, however |
| Thread Count | | | | if this "dream" includes the nightmare of trying to keep |
| If you are looking for an upholstery fabric that is | | | | white fabric clean then go for it. Otherwise, you will |
| durable and will last for many years you will want to | | | | want to rethink your color choice. Choose a color that |
| find a high thread count fabric. Even if you plan on | | | | hides dirt and stains and that will blend in well with your |
| re-upholstering in just a year or two you will still benefit | | | | other furniture and the room's color scheme. |
| from a high thread count fabric simply because it | | | | Some other things you will want to keep in mind when |
| wears better. It will look better in your home, too. | | | | shopping for upholstery is to ensure that the fabric is |
| Style | | | | fade resistant. Lots of fabric fade quite easily when in |
| The style of the fabric is really important and should be | | | | sunlight so to avoid this you need to find fabric that will |
| considered in relation to the piece of furniture it will be | | | | resist sunlight. Also, be sure to buy enough fabric. The |
| used on as well as the style and size of the room. | | | | last thing you want is to not have enough fabric to |
| Make sure the fabric will work well with other pieces | | | | make stripes line up or to cover up the entire piece of |
| of furniture and their respective upholstery, too. | | | | furniture. It's always nice to have extra fabric should |
| Durability | | | | you need to make a patch later on. |
| The upholstery you choose should reflect how durable | | | | |