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Reupholstering a sofa...

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  • Rosa_Damascena
    Rosa_Damascena Posts: 7,107 Forumite
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    edited 8 August 2021 at 10:20AM
    This be the sofa (x2):



    As you can see the fabric is no great shakes but is hardwearing and I like the sofa otherwise.
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  • Emmia
    Emmia Posts: 6,286 Forumite
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    Is there a photo?
  • Emmia said:
    Is there a photo?
    Temporary tech failure  ;)
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

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  • So any idea on costs for refurbishing with a good quality fabric?
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  • I know that my mum spent £2000 getting 2 vintage chesterfields recovered in oxblood leather a few years ago. 

    The sofas you have bought are a lovely shape, Im looking for similar for a window recess.
  • I know that my mum spent £2000 getting 2 vintage chesterfields recovered in oxblood leather a few years ago. 

    The sofas you have bought are a lovely shape, Im looking for similar for a window recess.
    That gives me a good guide. |These are no way as big and leather is out of the question (south facing aspect with loads of windows and a lantern so the room is bathed in sunshine, and I expect it to get hot at times).
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

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  • Go for something hardwearing and fade resistant. 

    Unless you fancy something OTT Look around for some vintage fabric or mix it up with leather and fabric.
  • I am in East Yorkshire and a friend recently paid £950 for a two seater sofa to be recovered in a gorgeous hard-wearing linen/cotton.
    HTH
  • Rosa_Damascena
    Rosa_Damascena Posts: 7,107 Forumite
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    edited 11 August 2021 at 6:38PM
    I am in East Yorkshire and a friend recently paid £950 for a two seater sofa to be recovered in a gorgeous hard-wearing linen/cotton.
    HTH
    It does, just not my bank balance. 

    I bought these because the cupboard is bare :D
    No man is worth crawling on this earth.

    So much to read, so little time.
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