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Reupholstering a sofa...
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This be the sofa (x2):

As you can see the fabric is no great shakes but is hardwearing and I like the sofa otherwise.No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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Is there a photo?1
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Temporary tech failureEmmia said:Is there a photo?
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So any idea on costs for refurbishing with a good quality fabric?No man is worth crawling on this earth.
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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.1 -
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).Monsternextdoor said: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.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.0 -
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.
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It does, just not my bank balance.Working_Mum said: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
I bought these because the cupboard is bare
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