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The Best Furniture Choices for Your Multigenerational Home
If you live in a multigenerational household, you aren't alone. An estimated 64 million Americans report living in multigenerational households. Experts define a multigenerational household as including two or more adult generations or including grandparents plus...
Outdoor Furniture Winter Storage Tips
A patio is a perfect spot for entertaining outdoors, whether you're hosting a backyard cookout or enjoying a romantic glass of wine with your spouse. Furnishing your patio makes it more functional and increases the likelihood that you'll use it. You’ll probably enjoy...
Smart Guide to Buying Leather Furniture or Reupholstering with Leather
Buying quality furniture requires some research and understanding. If you’re thinking of purchasing leather furniture, or reupholstering with leather, the following information can help you make an informed decision. Understanding Leather Production True, genuine...
Man Cave Furniture Choices: Match Your Theme with Comfort and Durability
Thinking about building a man cave in your home? Rooms like this often include a custom design based on the use of the space. The theme may dictate what type of furniture to use, but here are some other man cave choices to consider. According to Wikipedia, and...
Pet-Friendly Furniture Fabric Tips
Pets make great family members, until they start destroying things. Your once-perfect living room furniture may start looking worn quickly if Fido or Fifi have named that beautiful couch as their favorite nap spot. If you’re shopping for furniture or are ready to...
How to Clean and Care for Outdoor Patio Furniture
Summertime backyard parties, pool gatherings, cookouts and family fun all mean the patio furniture is finally getting used after being stored all winter! Here are some simple care tips to keep your investment looking great during throughout the season. Find out the...
Reupholstery Tips for Vintage Furniture Restoration Projects
Spring and summer in Michigan bring many activities that normally don’t happen during colder weather. Outdoor auctions and estate sales are a couple of places where you can find solid, quality antique or vintage furniture that’s crying out for a new owner and fresh...
Careful Upholstery Fabric Selection Blends Eclectic Family Room Furniture Design
Eclectic interior design often combines different styles of furniture and time periods together in the same room. When done right, it can look like a magazine feature layout. Family room furniture should fit the needs of each person in the home – from those who want...
Patio and Retractable Awning Fabric Replacement with Sunbrella
New patio furniture or a freshly-finished deck surface makes your patio look great for summer parties. But as the season wears on, you may decide that awning fabric replacement will help the overall design of your patio or deck area. Patio awnings help cool the house...
Top 5 Buying Tips to Reupholster Your Patio Furniture Cushions
It is that time of year again - warm evenings and gentle breezes enticing families to spend time outdoors. There is just one small problem to this delightful yearly tradition: the patio furniture may not have survived well over the winter! Sometimes, you may be able...
Upholstery Fabric Choices and Furniture Design Trends
Changing seasons can give anybody inspiration to start projects towards a fresh look in some area of the home. The most popular rooms for a quick changeover are the living room and family room. A simple change of paint color on the walls, new slipcovers or complete...
How New Upholstery Can Give Dining Room Chairs a New Look
If you’re thinking about changing things around your home for a family get-together, special event, or holiday celebration, one room to consider easy changes in is the dining room. You may not be able to afford an entire new dining room set, but there are a few things...
Snowmobile Seat Upholstery: Part of the Pre-Season Sled Checklist
Before the seasons change and snowfall is in the weather forecast, get the snowmobile ready with basic maintenance and upkeep. Pre-season check-ups or repairs can make a difference for comfortable snowmobile riding when the powder’s right. Here are some basic...
Reduce Costs with Exam Table Upholstery for a Medical Office
If you are trying to reduce the cost of running a medical office, an exam table upholstery service will save a lot of money when compared to buying new exam tables. Here are three things to consider for any type of medical office furniture reupholstery. What is...
Three Things to Consider Before Buying or Reupholstering Furniture
The online quote request on our website is a great way to start researching reupholstering furniture. Unfortunately, not all furniture is worthy of a second or third life. If you are just starting to furnish your new home, or if you are considering a purchase through...
Medical Office Design Tips: Find the Best Look with Furniture Reupholstery
When considering the design of a medical office, there are often subtle improvements that can make a difference in traffic flow, processes, and even the comfort level. Costs can add up during a renovation project. Here are some medical office design tips that will...
Common Questions About Boat Seat Upholstery Services
Trolling along in your boat during warmer weather is a great hobby and offers relaxation for hours. But it may be important to first consider boat seat repairs or replacement. We answer some common questions about boat seat upholstery services here. How are boat seats...
Auto Headliner Repair Tips
The headliner of your car or van may be sagging or drooping, a common problem in older cars. There are many online do-it-yourself tips for repairing this fabric ceiling in a car, but the experience of an upholstery professional can save you from the hassle and time...
Upholstery Foam: One Reason for Sagging Chair Cushions
Upholstered furniture can last through multiple generations if properly cared for, especially the older pieces built with solid construction. A regular professional cleaning can keep the fabric looking nice. But after years of use, some repairs and upholstery foam...
How Much Does Furniture Reupholstery Cost?
Choosing furniture is a major buying decision, and there are many factors to consider when setting up a house or apartment. One option is to reupholster your existing furniture, or pieces that you bought at an auction. But, there are many things that factor into the...
Sunroom Design Makeover
Sunrooms are also called indoor porches, enclosed porches, or the more formal solarium; but whatever you call it, that space can be an extra haven for relaxing and entertaining. Design the sunroom, or screened porch, for both indoors and outdoors. Select the...
Medical Office Upholstery Service at Local Hospitals
Running a profitable primary care provider business requires tight control of expenses and careful corporate decisions. One area to realize a cost savings is to take advantage of a medical office upholstery service to extend the life of waiting room furniture and exam...
Multifunctional Furniture for Small Space Living
Watch any HGTV home design or house-hunting show, and you’ll see a lot of ideas for decorating, remodeling, and selecting furniture. Usually, each show has a theme, like the most expensive kitchen, or the largest outdoor entertaining area, or even the smallest living...
Seasonal Design Trends for Your Home
When you think of the colors of autumn, do you think of neutral, earthy colors or vibrant, bright colors inspired by the changing leaves? Fall is the perfect time for a room makeover, whether it is a complete overhaul with furniture reupholstery or some simple changes...
The New, Beautiful, and Practical Choices in Upholstery Fabric
D & N Upholstery is featuring some new ideas in Upholstery Fabric from indoor upholstery suppliers that we have used for generations. If you have ideas for updating your family room, dining room or even outdoor patio area, give us a call to discuss or see swatches...
RV Upholstery Replacement
Many people are already planning summer vacations, but what does your RV look like after storage from a long season last year? If you want to spruce up the interior of your camper or trailer, consider RV upholstery replacement as an affordable alternative to paying...
Bimini Tops and Boat Covers Give Protection and Comfort
Boating and fishing season are meant to be relaxing and enjoyable, so equip your boat with a bimini top to give you protection from the sun. Likewise, in between boat excursions, secure your property and protect the interior with a snug-fitting boat cover to deter...
Why Consider Reupholstering Old Chairs
With the price of furniture now, you may think it’s affordable to buy new furniture every few years, however, consider the benefits of reupholstering old chairs. Perhaps you had a favorite reading chair in Grandma’s attic, or you saw a great set of dining room chairs...
Furniture Upholstery Gives Your Building Entrance a Facelift
First impressions matter, and the entryway to your business or home says a lot about you. Before new guests walk all the way inside, they are already evaluating things with a visual inspection, even though they may not consciously do it. A foyer needs to be appealing...
Car Upholstery Repair – 5 Things to Know
The Internet is full of information for DIY car upholstery repair, and some product lines offer entire kits to repair upholstery scratches, tears, or burns. But when it comes to doing the job right, there are a few things you should know. First, examine the problem...
Motorcycle Seat Comfort can be Affordable
Technology makes a lot of things better, but sometimes the best way to improve something is to use what works and keep the cost affordable. While there are some newer air-cooled methods for adding comfort to your motorcycle seat, custom-fit foam and gel pads are often...
Upholstery Fabric Makes a Bedroom Redesign Affordable
Updating a room can get to be expensive, but there are some ways to redesign the look of your bedroom and keep things affordable, especially when you consider the visual appeal of upholstery fabric as your inspiration. Here are four ways to use upholstery fabric in...
Tips for Selecting Eco-Friendly Furniture
Purchasing furniture for your home or new office is a huge commitment – you’re buying something that will, hopefully, last for many years. A lot of people are concerned about our environment, and look for eco-friendly ways of furnishing their home or office. They want...
How to Reupholster a Sofa
There are only two ways to reupholster a sofa – do it yourself, or get it done right. The DIY option is for those who are brave, and don’t mind going without the sofa for weeks (or months) while it’s torn apart, measured, and hopefully put back together. Of course,...
Auto Upholstery Service Gives Car Show Quality
Hobbies often get more expensive as you get older, but they also last longer. A lot of neighborhood hotrod shows and cruise-ins are showing up throughout the Midwest; it’s a good time to showcase your hobby of restoring old cars or showing off the custom work on your...
Reupholstered Motorcycle Seats Give You a Custom Fit at an Affordable Price
There are a lot of options available out there, some really pricey showroom bike seats that look great on your ride and some top-of-the-line, air-cooled motorcycle seat contraptions that will cost you an arm and a leg. One way to get comfort while you’re riding is to...
Furniture Upholstery for Pet Owners
Fido or Fluffy may be part of the family, but their constant affection in your lap or on your furniture can take its toll, and ruin what was once beautiful furniture upholstery on your new sofa or chairs. If pets are part of the family, and you like including them in...
Fashion or Fad – Furniture Upholstery Design Trends
Clothing styles seem to rotate and cycle back into popularity every few years, but what about furniture styles? During a fad frenzy, you may really like some eclectic item of clothing, and replacing simple items wouldn’t be too expensive if the fad died quickly. There...
Tips for Furniture Reupholstery
Craftsmanship of yester-year is of a different quality, especially when it comes to furniture – and this is a major point when considering reupholstering furniture. Here are some tips about furniture reupholstery that could save you money, or save the life of a...
Backyard Makeover Includes a Look at Outdoor Furniture
It is soon going to be that special time of the year when outdoor parties and backyard barbeques are the normal activity at many Midwest homes. If you’re considering a backyard makeover, there are a variety of ways to give new life to your outdoor living area, many of...
Answer This: Gel Pads or Memory Foam for Custom Bike Seats?
At D & N Upholstery, we get to help a lot of bikers have a more comfortable ride with a custom motorcycle seat using gel pads. There are a few different ways of reupholstering a bike seat for comfort, and the methods we've used for years have been popular with...
Protect Your Boat with Quality Boat Covers
Are you looking forward to getting on the water with your boat to enjoy some fishing or just trolling around? You probably have a whole list of check-ups to make sure your boat is ready to come out of storage and into the water. Protect your boat between fishing trips...
Patio Furniture Makeovers for Graduation Gatherings
For some, graduation is just around the corner, and that usually means a graduation party to celebrate the accomplishments and years of hard work. An outdoor graduation party can be fun and relaxing, if you take time to plan a few things out in advance, specifically...
Use Tax Return Refunds for Furniture Reupholstery
Some people enjoy tax time of the year - they are planning to use money from a tax refund for special purchases or projects, such as reupholstering furniture for a new look. Consider the following when deciding about the value of reupholstering furniture. Is...
How to Select a Custom Auto Upholstery Specialist
Car interior customization can make a difference in the resale value of your car, truck or van, and often includes a variety of customization, including add-on sound systems and custom auto upholstery. Here are some tips in selecting an upholstery specialist to help...
Get Your Custom Motorcycle Seats Now
Planning your road trip for summer vacation this year? Cold winter days are a great time to daydream about riding in the sun with the wind in your face for a long haul cross-country on your bike. Take some time now for motorcycle upkeep and upgrades, before you start...
Upholstery Fabric – a Great Idea for Winter Decorating
Winter blahs drag on this time of year, with endless snowy days, little sunshine, and strong winds making an entire house feel cold. Now would be a great time to use scraps of upholstery fabric – or yards of a new pattern or color – to decorate your rooms! Pillows can...
Home Office Organization Tips
Does your home office space invite productivity, or are you distracted with clutter, sounds and noise from the rest of the house? Take a break from the normal routine and give your home office a quick makeover with some simple organization tips that could improve your...
Decorating with Upholstery Fabric
If you’re ready for a fresh look in your living room, but aren't ready to buy new furniture, there are some ways of changing the appearance of your room at a fraction of the cost, using upholstery fabric. Take a look at your living room and categorize areas by big...
Furniture Reupholstery as a Gift
Seasonal gift giving can bring anxiety for finding that perfect gift for the person who seems to have everything. A long-lasting gift that can be appreciated daily is reupholstering a favorite chair for someone. Most upholstery specialists can assist with selecting a...
Durability: Which Upholstery Fabric is Right?
When selecting upholstery fabric for your furniture, there are a lot of factors to consider. Aesthetic choices are obvious as far as color, pattern, and overall appearance. However, there is another aspect of fabric selection that is critical to the longevity of the...
Tips for Buying Auction Furniture
It seems as if auctions are a popular pastime, and are available year-round. If you're thinking of buying furniture at an auction, here are some tips to keep in mind – before, during, and after the auction. Do your research before the auction Many auction houses or...
Reupholstering: Old Furniture Becomes New Again
Grandma loved her old furniture, but maybe it doesn't fit in with your modern home’s styling. Reupholstering her old furniture can make it new again – by using your ideas for colors, patterns, and overall design. Here are some tips when considering reupholstering...
Patio Furniture Ideas for Outdoor Entertaining
Warm weather and outdoor entertaining go together, and patio furniture needs to look great to give a good impression. Here are some ideas for using patio furniture, both outside and inside your home, as well as other outdoor patio furnishings that may be helpful this...
RV Remodeling – Easy Improvements for a Better Look
Which RV owner are you? If you’ve bought a brand new RV for camping and traveling, you probably still enjoy the “new” smell and look to everything inside and outside your home on wheels. If you’ve bought a used unit, you can still enjoy a new look with some simple...
Buying a Used Boat? Boat Upholstery Gives it a New Look
Boating and fishing are great hobbies for relaxing and enjoying time with friends. If you’ve decided to join the thousands of people who love the lakes in and around Southeastern Michigan, take some time in finding the perfect boat for your needs. Make sure it runs...
Reupholster Your Motorcycle Seat for Better Comfort
With ideal weather finally arriving in Southeastern Michigan, bike riders are starting to plan for road trips, and some riders may want to think about reupholstering their motorcycle seat for better comfort this season. There are a few things to consider when...
Tips for Selecting an Upholstery Service for Furniture Repair
You found the ideal, comfy couch that will fit perfectly in the remodeling project of your family room. It’s the perfect size, shape, and style that you’ve been looking for, and will really showcase the room’s appearance when the project is finished. Unfortunately,...