What to Expect from a Professional Upholstery Consultation

February 28, 2025

Reupholstery may be the best way to give your furniture a fresher look, make it more comfortable and save it. Looking to refresh an old sofa? Restore a family treasure? Bring new life to the seating in your business? The first step is to conduct an upholstery consultation with a professional company. Find out more about what you can expect when contracting Ashton’s Upholstery & Interiors.

Discussing Your Needs

We start by talking about your project. Next, the upholsterer will want to know what you are having reupholstered. And whether it’s for home or business. These are totally different environments from an upholstery perspective—there are other demands and different approaches. The two of you will also discuss decisions related to your style, budget and any access- or exposure-related concerns (fabric that can withstand the demands of pets, scuffing in areas walked on most often).

Choosing the Right Fabric

We go to the fabric store. You’ll have your choice of several options to satisfy any need, be it colour, texture or durability (or all if the above). We have silky velvets; tough leathers; cottons that clean up beautifully (and hold their colour) and will ward off stains the way earth dirt traps wind. Ashton’s Upholstery & Interiors works with top fabric suppliers, so there’s plenty to choose from.

Checking the Furniture Condition

The expert will examine your furniture before commencing the upholstery procedure. Here’s what to expect: They will assess whether the frame is solid or if the springs and padding are in good condition; they will also determine whether you’ll need new cushions. If there is any damage, they will advise you on potential repairs.

Customizing the Design

You can also customize your furniture to really personalize it. You can get tufted buttons, decorative stitching, and nailhead trims; different kinds of mouldings of foam around a piece’s frame, and so on. The upholsterer can help you select the correct design elements that match your personal style.

Getting a Quote & Timeline

Once you have made your selections, we will send you a quote based on the final number of options and estimated delivery time. The upholsterer will also discuss the pick-up and delivery details that best fit your schedule.

Reupholstery & Final Delivery

Once work commences, we will strip the old fabric off, repair as necessary and methodically apply a new fabric. Upon quality inspection, your furniture will be available for pickup or delivery.

Final Thoughts

A professional upholstery consult makes the experience easy and stress-free. From the right advice to quality work, your furniture will look and feel brand new.

We have been recognized as leading upholsterers and upholstery cleaners in Brampton with years of experience serving clients in Toronto, Mississauga, Etobicoke and surrounding areas. Give us a call. Contact us now to make your furniture look new again!