subject: Tips To Choose The Perfect Upholstery Fabric For Your Furniture [print this page] Customers are given several options to choose from a gamut of upholstery fabrics available in the market. Several stores are available who would provide Custom Made upholstery for their customers. However it is you who have to decide as to which upholstery fabric would suit your furniture.
Here are some tips given below on choosing the right upholstery fabric:
You need to take your needs into account while buying upholstery fabric. It includes your budget, colour of your room or house and furniture as well and durability.
Durability of fabric
While choosing the fabric say for instance for the sofa you need to be sure about who the user is. In case there are pets at your home who prefer to sit on a sofa then you should go for leather or microfiber fabric as they are known for their resilience. Again if your sofa say is placed in a busy area then also you can use this type of fabric.
The patterns that have been hand woven stay longer as compared to printed ones. It also has higher thread counts. The denser the fabric the longer it lasts.
Color of Fabric
This is one of the important factors considered. If you are buying for a smaller room you should choose smaller prints and lighter colour. Color is also responsible for change in moods thus choosing the right colours for your room is also important. If you have children and pets then it is better to use darker colours. The colour of the room should also synchronize with that of the upholstery fabric.
Style of Fabric
The pattern of your fabric should go well with the room and furniture. A bold pattern is better for a big room. For a small room a soft pattern looks good. The fabric should suit the style and character of your furniture. There are some types of fabric that appear formal and casual.
Miscellaneous Tips
If your furniture is placed in a room which gets enough sunlight then you should opt for fade resistant fabric. If the climate throughout is humid then you should buy mildew resistant.
Some people are allergic to certain fabrics then you can choose microfiber as it is fluff free and attracts no dust.
You should use different fabric for different rooms. For instance the fabric used in living room cannot be used in the study room. Fabrics like silk, cotton and organza are eco friendly thereby helping to maintain good environment. It is good for conservation of energy and absorption of heat. This would keep the house conditioned. These are recyclable also. It is advisable to select natural fabrics for your home upholstery.
