Benefits of Furniture Upholstery
There’s a surprising myriad of benefits to furniture upholstery as opposed to purchasing new furniture. Upholstering furniture has benefits that you may not be aware of. Making the most of your existing furniture is always ideal over purchasing brand-new furniture, and we’ll explain why.
Custom Designs
Do you have a look in mind for your sofa or loveseat, but no matter how many stores you go to you can’t seem to find the right look? It doesn’t have that right color or the texture is not what you imagined, and you start to get frustrated with the process. Stop and contact the professional furniture upholstery specialists at Jax Furniture Refinishing and Upholstering. We can create the look you want with the right fabrics and the right styles. Stop the hunt and start enjoying the ideal look you want for your home.
Stay Design Forward
Do you like to stay ahead of the magazines and be the first to add the newest trends to your home décor? With furniture upholstering, you can change your chair’s fabric as often as you like.
It’s Getting Easier to be Green
Did you know that it takes 1000 times more carbon dioxide to make a new piece of furniture as opposed to refinishing it? Choosing a more eco-friendly option, such as furniture refinishing, will help you to do your part for the environment.
To learn more about the benefits of furniture upholstery, contact us today. We’ll be happy to provide an on-site, free estimate of the furniture upholstery project that you’re interested in. You’ll be surprised to find a myriad of other benefits of furniture upholstery that will leave you wondering, “Why didn’t I do this before?”
Cheap and Chic Headboards
You would be surprised. Something that can bring any bedroom together is an awesome headboard. There are so many different ways and ideas for making an awesome headboard.
One idea is taking two closet doors and staining them in a light or dark wood and literally stacking them horizontally behind your bed or placing them next to each other vertically. This is a very cool idea and can create a modern look or a at home and cozy look depending on what type of bedding you decide to go with. But this is a cheap and easy way to add a little depth to your bedroom.
Another cool idea is a metal headboard. You can get some metal pieces from any home discount store. Look for some interesting motifs. You can hang them beside each other to create a really modern look. You can also paint the metal pieces to get a specific look for your bedroom.
Another idea is covering an artist’s canvas with fun and funky fabric. This is a very cheap way to add some pizzazz to your bedroom! Make sure your pull the fabric tightly across the frame. You should use a staple fun to secure the fabric to the canvas. What is really neat about this idea is that when you get tired of the fabric that is on the canvas you can simply recover the canvas with a new, fun look.
Did you know that you could use a fireplace cover as a headboard? To give it an old, antique look, spray paint the cover in blue and then sponge it in bronze paint and put a light coat on the screen. Do the same thing with copper paint. Then all you have to do is hang it behind your bed and watch your room go from blah to amazing with this simple gesture. You could also take two old shutters and paint them to your liking, measure the inside of the shutter (you usually want to add ½ an inch to the measurements) and put fabric in the open space of the shutter. How cool!
There are so many different ideas for headboards. They do not have to be your traditional pieces that cost a fortune. You can make your own fun and funky headboards for little to no money at all. All you have to do is look around and see what is out there!
How to Care for Antique Furniture
Whether you’re a garage sale scavenger or a furniture hoarder, you’ve often wondered whether the furniture you find or have is an authentic antique or just old. There are many different styles of furniture that all come with distinguished features. For the most part, you’ll find that you encounter traditional English and American colonial the most often. The basic English and American styles run the gamut from ornate to severely functional, from massive to delicate. Just remember, if you like it, the style is right.
It’s important to take care of your antique furniture properly to ensure it continues to shine through the test of time. Here are some helpful tips to keep your restored and antique furniture looking its best.
- Never use Pledge or any type of lemon-based cleaning product
- Never use anything to scrub your furniture that has a rough texture to it
- Never use a feather duster to clean your furniture as any broken feathers can scratch the surface
- Do use a quality paste wax like Mini-wax to wax the wood
- Apply a small portion at a time working toward the grain of the wood and building up a deep layered finish.
- Do use a very soft cloth, such as cheesecloth, for waxing
- Do use a small amount of wax at a little time – a little bit goes a long way.
- Do avoid extremes in temperatures where you house your antique furniture.
- Do use a humidifier in rooms where you store your antique furniture if you live in dry areas
When it comes to your antique furniture, it’s important to leave nothing to chance. If you’re unsure about the proper maintenance of your antique furniture, then contact us today. We’ll be happy to assist you on-site with all of your furniture restoration needs.
Feeling Inspired?
Have you felt inspired by the latest trend to find and restore antique furniture? If you’re feeling like a “picker,” then we can help you find some of the best antique furniture available in Jacksonville, Florida.
- Start with a drive around town. The best places to find quality, affordable antique furniture are at garage, estate, and yard sales. Get in your car early Saturday morning and start the search in your local area for sale signs.
- Do an Internet search. Websites like Craigslist.org has revolutionized the way people find antique furniture. Check these Internet databases to find locals who are looking to get rid of antique furniture at impressive rates.
- Check Community websites. There are a myriad of options for furniture seekers online through chat rooms and Facebook communities dedicated to those looking for antique furniture as well.
- Visit Web sites like Antiques Oronoco (antiques-oronoco.com). These types of websites have an great deal of information concerning collecting and links to all sorts of sites that can teach you as well as help you find items you want to buy.
With a variety of tools available to help you, you have everything you need to find the right antique pieces available to enhance your home décor. Now, after you have chosen the right pieces, have them properly maintained and restored by the professionals at Jax Furniture Refinishing & Upholstering. Your furniture will look as stunning as the moment that you found it! Contact us today to learn more about our refinishing process or for more helpful tools to find antique furniture.
Should I Restore or Purchase New?
Furniture restoration has become quite the trend in America thanks to shows like “The Picker Sisters,” and “American Pickers”. However, the concept of updating old pieces of furniture to look new is far from new. It’s a great way to save money, get creative, and find new uses for old furniture in your home.
Restoring Tradition
The furniture you own is a classic part of your history. That old dining room table or chair in the corner has seen your comings and goings for years and has been an essential piece of background for moments in your life that have started with the words, “Do you remember when…” You can restore the life of its look without losing the intricate details that make it your style.
Bad Practices in New Furniture Construction
In today’s unstable economy, production of everything from silverware to nightstands have suffered. In fact, most new furniture is made from ground paper and wood pulp with an ever thinning wood veneer and construction techniques that are questionable at best. Moreover, the use of plastics is at an all time high. What’s more shocking is that even though new furniture is made with poor materials, it is still more expensive to repair than older pieces.
Better for the Environment
Are you constantly looking for new ways to give back to the environment and reduce your carbon footprint? If so, it’s important to look at furniture restoration to save from the cutting down more trees to build new pieces of furniture.
Whether it is your grandfather’s desk or your mother’s chair, your furniture is a part of your family passed down by generations. Protect it with the help of Jacksonville Furniture Refinishing and Upholstery. Contact us today for more information about our restoration process.
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