Upholstered Furniture 101

Posted on January 2nd, 2019 by decor-interiors.

There are thousands of options when it comes to buying new furniture for your home. Once you’ve narrowed down the type of furniture you need, the next step is often choosing the upholstery. Upholstery is the padding and fabric (or leather!) fixed to furniture like sofas, chairs and headboards. It comes in a variety of styles, materials and colors– each with its own benefits.

Keep reading to get the basics on upholstered furniture before making your way to our furniture and sofa store in Chesterfield, MO.

How do I choose an upholstery material?

When choosing upholstered furniture, it’s a good idea to start by deciding what type of material you prefer. The most common upholstery materials are cotton, polyester, rayon and leather. The material you choose for your furniture should depend on the function of the furniture, the look and feel you prefer, and your lifestyle.

Furniture function is important when deciding on an upholstery fabric because it may determine the durability it requires. For example, a dining room chair or living room sofa that see a lot of traffic may need a more durable upholstery material like leather or a performance fabric. Since your family spends a lot of time of these pieces, it’s a good idea to choose an upholstery material that can withstand fading, tears and pilling. Alternatively, you may be able to go for a less durable upholstery fabric for something like an headboard that doesn’t see as much wear and tear.

No matter what type of material you prefer, Décor Interiors offers tons of options in color and style to help you find something that looks and feels amazing.

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What kind of furniture is upholstered?

The most common types of upholstered furniture are sofas and chairs, but there are so many others to explore! When browsing our sofa store in Chesterfield MO, you will come across a perfectly-curated selection of upholstered sectionals, armchairs, dining room chairs, beds, ottomans and more.

Upholstery adds warmth, texture and comfort to a room that would otherwise look bare. It allows you to choose colors, patterns and shapes that you can’t get with wood or other hard-surface furniture. A sofa with no upholstery is just a bench!

How should I buy upholstered furniture?

If you’re ready to start shopping for upholstered furniture, you’re in luck! At Décor Interiors, we take our upholstery very seriously by providing you with the best prices on high-quality upholstered furniture. Shop our selection of living room furniture and find our upholstered favorites or choose your own upholstered furniture by exploring our endless fabric options in store.  Happy shopping!

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