Get Your Patio Furniture Ready For Summertime

Summer is around the corner, and one of the best ways to celebrate summer weather is to enjoy it from your patio, deck, and balcony. A well-kept patio with beautiful outdoor furniture creates the perfect setting for summer parties and outdoor events. A lovely patio makes an inviting gathering place for friends and neighbors, but it can also be the perfect spot to relax by yourself and simply enjoy a peaceful evening. Now is the time to spruce up the patio furniture so you can start using it!

Outdoor furniture is often abandoned during the winter months, and can become damaged. Mildew thrives in the cool, damp winter months, rust forms along joints and hinges, and the powerful Florida sunlight fades upholstered cushions and bleaches wood surfaces. Salt and sand collect in the corners of your outdoor upholstery and corrode the fabric fibers. If your furniture has been left outside uncovered, it is likely in need of attention. Even if you packed and stored your patio furniture, it likely needs to be revitalized before it is ready to rejoin the deck, patio, or yard. Find the best Jacksonville FL furniture upholstery service and let the professionals get your furniture into shape.

 

The best professional furniture upholstery shops have everything your outdoor furniture needs:

The tools for the task – Wood repair is a craft and custom upholstery is a fine art, and the techniques used in each service require specific tools for the trade. The best wood refinishing shop is prepared to handle refinishing, repairs, and reupholstering of all kinds.

The fabric for the season – Outdoor fabric needs to be durable and able to withstand the elements, but should also be aesthetically pleasing. A great upholstery shop will have a vast supply of fabrics for you to peruse so that you can find the perfect pattern or color in the right material for your outdoor space.

The expertise for the job – High quality refinishing and restoration are only possible with experience and training. Find a professional furniture shop that employs highly trained and skilled craftsmen with decades of experience.

 

The Best Jacksonville, FL Upholsterers

As you make a plan to get your outdoor spaces ready for summer, let Jax Furniture Refinishing and Upholstering take care of the outdoor furniture. We are the best furniture refinishing service in Jacksonville FL, specializing in wood refinishing and custom upholstering alike. We’d love to reupholster your furniture in the best new outdoor fabrics of the season, just in time for you to enjoy the warm weather. Patios and outdoor spaces in Ponte Vedra Beach, Jacksonville Beach, Riverside Avondale, and the greater Jacksonville area are ready for summertime, thanks to us. Let us do the same for you!

Upholstery Fabrics That Are Trending Now

Spring is here, and so are new trends for the season. Feeling inspired to update your upholstered furniture? This is the perfect time to do so, and Jax Furniture Refinishing & Upholstering is the perfect upholstery service for the job. We have an endless supply of fabrics from which to choose, and new fabric books arrive in our office every week. Whether you are giving a new life to your favorite upholstered antique, or getting the upholstered patio furniture outfitted for summer, we are your one-stop shop for fabric selection and custom upholstering!

 Shapes, Stripes, And Patterns For The Season

Our upholstering team members handle beautiful fabrics every day and have a front row seat to the current trends in upholstery fabric, textures, patterns, and colors. We know what is popular right now as well as what is timeless and classic. If you don’t already have the perfect fabric in mind for your furniture, we can help you through the process of selecting the right fabric for your overstuffed chair, chaise lounge, or other upholstered treasure. Here are some fabric trends that are popular right now:

• Geometric shapes – Geometric shapes have been increasingly popular in clothing and jewelry, and have made their way into fabric and upholstering, too. Triangles and diamonds are especially popular, but any geometric shape or pattern gives a decidedly modern twist to any room.

• Stripes and chevron – A striped pattern can fit into any style of decorating, especially when the color palette is adapted accordingly. Thin stripes in light or bright colors give a fresh and contemporary feel to a room, whereas dark stripes in a limited palette reflect a traditional or classic style. The “chevron” pattern is especially popular right now, and for those looking for cutting edge design style, chevron pattern does the trick!
• Bold patterns and large scale print – Bold patterns add drama to any room design, and can bring together as many or as few colors as you dream up for your favorite room in the house. Large scale prints make an artistic statement, and add a unique touch to any room. As a bonus, a large scale print can make an upholstered chair or sofa look larger than it actually is, but without crowding the room. Patterns and prints in dark colors are also great at hiding stains, and are therefore popular season after season.
• Neutral palette – Traditional beiges, grays, creams, and other neutral tones never go out of style. Add a little color to your neutral color upholstering by incorporating throw pillows or other details in bright colors, bold patterns, or any of the other hot trends listed above.
• Beach palette – Here in Northeast Florida, beach-inspired décor is always in season. Upholster the furniture for your beach house in the shades of the sand and sea for a match made in heaven.

 

 The Finest Jacksonville FL Upholsterers

Jax Furniture Refinishing & Upholstering is the best upholstery service for your furniture. We specialize in repairs, restoration, and refinishing, and are experts in custom upholstering. Our master craftsman and technicians can transform your upholstered chair, sofa, or loveseat from a drab, faded, and forgotten item into a bold and bright centerpiece. Stop by our office and check out our fabric books, or call and set up an estimate appointment for your upholstered furniture. We are the furniture upholsterers of choice for homeowners throughout the greater Jacksonville area, including historic Riverside, Avondale, and San Marco, and Jacksonville Beaches, and we are the best choice for your own furniture, too!

Our Upholstery Service Aims To Please

Jax Furniture Restoration & Upholstering is the upholstery shop committed to craftsmanship and customer service alike. We pride ourselves in being the best furniture upholstery company in Northeast Florida, and the best in the business of antique furniture restoration. We aim to please, and we believe it shows both in our commitment to our craft and in our commitment to our customers. (more…)

Breathe New Life Into Your Outdated Furniture

When your sofa, armoire, and overstuffed chairs start to feel worn or outdated, it’s tempting to replace them all with brand new furniture. New fabric designs in trendy patterns and colors can futher tempt us to invest in all new furniture. However, buying new furniture is costly, especially when you can get even better results and get great value by visiting a good upholstery shop.

Refinishing And Recovering Your Beloved Furniture

The best upholsterer is a true artisan, able to restore, recover, and reupholster your furniture to fit the look you want. Your favorite loveseat may be looking worn or ragged, but perhaps you can’t bring yourself to part with it. Likewise, your dining room table and chairs may be looking dated. You may also have an antique overstuffed chair in the attic that you would love to incorporate into your living room, if only the fabric weren’t torn and dusty. A good furniture restoration and upholstery company can revitalize and transform these pieces using time-honored tools and techniques. That same loveseat can be reupholstered to look like new, whether using a fabric similar to the original, or using brand new fabrics from your favorite contemporary designer. Likewise, your dining room table can be sanded, stained, and refinished in the look you desire, with new cushions on each dining room chair. Finally, the antique chair in the attic can be transformed from a dusty relic into the treasured heirloom it is!

Quality Furniture, Then And Now

The quality and craftsmanship of furniture has deteriorated through the decades. In the past, artisans and apprentices would create masterpieces of hard woods and exquisite textiles, fit for fine homes, and intended to be passed down for many generations. Today, furniture is often mass-produced, and manufacturers have to cut corners in order to compete in the industry.

For example:
Jute, cotton, and other natural fibers were used for filler and padding in the past, but now synthetic fibers are used.

Hardwood was used in furniture construction, but once now plywood and even particleboard are used.
Joints were glued or dowelled in the past, but now are often stapled.

By choosing to refinish your furniture, not only are you giving it another life, but you are also holding on to better quality furniture!

The Best Furniture Upholstery Company In Jacksonville, Florida

Jax Furniture Refinishing and Upholstering is the best choice for breathing new life into your favorite piece of furniture. Our master craftsmen are the best in the field, highly trained, with years of experience, and award-winning skill and artistry. Customers in downtown Jacksonville, historic Riverside Avondale, and along the coast from Fernandina Beach to St. Augustine trust us with their cherished heirloom furniture and contemporary furniture alike. If you have furniture that needs a repair or a brand new look, we are the upholstery shop for you!

Which Jacksonville Upholstery Shop Is Right For You?

Your furniture is an integral part of your home, both in functionality and aesthetic. Your favorite piece may be a treasured family heirloom that was passed down to you, or an equally valued item purchased brand new as the pièce de résistance to complete a room. Much of the furniture you have in your home receives heavy use and can fade and wear from day-to-day use. In other cases, you may simply want to redecorate a room and have decided that new upholstery is at the center of your design plan. Whether you are planning to redecorate, reupholster, or otherwise change your furniture or window treatments, it is vitally important to select the right upholstery shop and company to trust with your valued possessions. (more…)

Sunbrella Fabric – A Popular Choice for Outdoor Furniture in Jacksonville, Florida

Choosing the best outdoor furniture upholstery for your home can be daunting. After all, you want something durable that can withstand the Florida elements, yet you also want your outdoor space to be inviting and attractive. Sunbrella fabric provides both durability and aesthetic, and is the simple choice for outdoor furniture upholstering.

Sunbrella fabric was introduced in the 60s as an innovative alternative to the traditional cotton awnings. Sunbrella quickly gained popularity as its acrylic blend was better at resisting fade and offered a guarantee against the elements. By the mid 70s, Sunbrella had caught the attention of the boating industry, and the durable, high-quality materials were easily adopted as sail covers and boat tops. By the 1980s, Sunbrella had easily transitioned into outdoor furniture upholstery. Their award-winning formula of high-performance, durable material with the look and feel of cotton makes the perfect outdoor upholstery, and is the choice of furniture manufacturers and upholsterers across the nation and abroad. (more…)

Sofa Trends

If you are considering updating the sofa in your living area, there are a few things to keep in mind.

First, the sofa is the main piece of furniture every living room needs. Not only is a sofa a decorative piece, it must be functional. Sofas should be comfortable and large enough to accommodate your needs, but not so large that it overwhelms the room.

The second thing to consider when updating your sofa is the color or pattern. Choosing a sofa that is too light in color may not last through the normal wear and tear of family use. Also a sofa that is too bright may clash with other colors in the home. Neutral is always a safe option because it leaves room for adjustment, changing color schemes and decor is easier when the sofa can blend well. However, don’t fear patterns or color, just be sure that it’s something you can live with and work with.

The last thing to consider is the type of material on the sofa. Deciding if you want vinyl, leather, micro fiber, suede, etc. is an important decision. This decision is even more important if you are recovering your current sofa instead of replacing it completely.

Lucky there are people who can help with this. Jacksonville Furniture Refinishing and Upholstering is happy to help with fabric selection and guidance on your update. Call today to schedule a free in home estimate or visit our upholstery shop at 1240 Walnut St / Jacksonville FL 32206.

Choosing The Right Fabric For Your Needs

When the choice has been made to recover or reupholster furniture, one of the most important choices one must make is, what the furniture will be covered with.

When selecting fabric the following should be considered:

-Where the furniture will be located and its use.

– How much we want to spend on fabric.

– The type of fabric.

For instance, let’s say you were recovering patio furniture. In this case one would want to use a durable, weather resistant material. The sun and weather can cause fabrics to fade and look worn, it’s important to choose the correct fabric in order to avoid this.

Choosing leather fabrics to recover furniture can also be tricky. Leather can be expensive and comes in a variety of textures and colors. Faux leather and vinyl can be a less expensive alternative to leather and look just as nice.

Other fabrics such as suede, velvet, chenille, linen, and woven fabrics are also great choices for recovering furniture. Many of these fabrics come in a variety of colors and patterns.

The options are endless whether your picking outdoor fabrics, fabric for a sofa or any other piece of furniture, choosing the best fabric for your needs is up to you.

Turn the old into something new…

Is it time for an update?

Buying furniture can be a time consuming and costly adventure. Furniture today isn’t being built the way it was in years past. Today’s furniture is being built to sell at low costs instead of quality. More and more we are finding that the older pieces of furniture have been built to last. So instead of throwing out the faded sofa from grandmas, or trashing grandpa’s lazy chair, let us make it good as new. Simply changing the fabric or adding new foam allows you to enjoy the quality and durability of the furniture while making it your own.

Our years of upholstery experience guarantees the best results. We specialize in the restoration of antique and fine furniture. We work with only the best materials, from fine fabrics and leathers to foam and hardware. Our team members are happy to help you choose the best material for your piece. Or, if you already have the material you would like to use we are happy to use that as well.

Take advantage of our special offer, call today to get $35 off your custom upholstering project!
Please mention this special when you call. $150 minimum required. Offer valid through 2/28/2013.

Get Inspired by Pinterest

There’s been lots of buzz about Pinterest lately and for good reason: Pinterest is the fastest growing social network with nearly 12 million users and counting! With this many people sharing visual inspiration, Pinterest is a designer’s playground when it comes to getting inspired. Even when it comes to reupholstering and refinishing your own furniture, there are tons of ideas to be found on Pinterest.

Discover The Hottest Color & Pattern Trends
If you explore the most recent pins on the Home Decor and DIY/Crafts sections of Pinterest, you’ll often notice color trends right away. Take a quick glance to see what colors and patterns people love. Take it one step further by re-pinning those images that inspire you to your own boards. Pinterest also shows you from where images are sourced, so you can see what other designers are doing, too.

Get a Case of “Why Didn’t I Think of That?”
Pinterest is full of images of particularly clever ideas to repurpose old items into new and fresh crafts. Whether it’s creating no-sew pillow covers or using a tablecloth as a base fabric, Pinterest opens your eyes to all the ways you can really get creative. Best of all, you can click individual images to be taken right to the source to see exactly how you can reproduce the inspiration you find on Pinterest at home.

Leave it to the Professionals
Even though there are plenty of great tips to be found when it comes to furniture refinishing and upholstery, sometimes it’s better to leave it to the professionals. Pinterest can definitely inspire you, but it can’t make your design project from scratch for you. Save time and make sure you get the job done right the first time. In fact, that’s where Pinterest is your friend: you can easily e-mail your pinboard of the look you’re going for right to a team member at Jax Furniture Refinishing & Upholstering.

What ways are you using Pinterest to stay design-inspired?