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Expert upholstery guides, fabric advice, and project inspiration from our Central London workshop.

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Turn use, colour, composition and budget into a small explained shortlist. See positive guide prices and source-checked collection status, then email up to three choices or use one in a quote.

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Reviews and Trust

Why 330+ Google Reviews Matter When Choosing an Upholsterer

Kennington Upholstery has 330+ Google reviews with a 5.0 average. Here is how to use that evidence when choosing an upholsterer.

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Furniture Restoration

Mid-Century Modern Furniture Reupholstery in London

Mid-century modern furniture has a loyal following for good reason. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Leather Upholstery

Chesterfield Sofa Repair & Restoration in London

Chesterfield sofa repair and restoration in London for cracked leather, missing buttons, sagging seats and full reupholstery. See what can be repaired.

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Headboards

Custom Headboard Upholstery in London

A custom upholstered headboard can change the whole feel of a bedroom. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Upholstery Guides

The Environmental Impact of Fast Furniture vs Reupholstery

Fast furniture is convenient, but it creates a quiet problem. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Upholstery Guides

How Long Does It Take to Reupholster a Sofa?

If you are planning sofa reupholstery, timing matters. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Leather Upholstery

Leather Sofa Repair and Reupholstery in London: What Can Be Restored?

Leather sofas can look beyond saving long before they actually are. We see this all the time at our Tottenham Court Road workshop.

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Leather Upholstery

Can a Cat-Scratched Leather Sofa Be Repaired?

Cat scratches on leather are frustrating because they rarely look like one neat mark. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Furniture Restoration

Before & After: Restoring a Victorian Button-Back Armchair

A real reupholstery case study showing how we restored a Victorian button-back armchair at our London workshop. Covers strip-back, re-springing, re-stuffing, and deep buttoning.

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Leather Upholstery

Leather vs Fabric Upholstery: Pros, Cons and What to Choose

When a sofa or chair is ready for reupholstery, the biggest decision is often not the shape, the colour, or the piping.

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Commercial Upholstery

UK Upholstery Fire Safety Regulations Guide

UK fire safety regulations for upholstered furniture. Covers the Furniture and Furnishings Regulations, Crib 5, and what upholsterers must comply with.

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Fabric Guides

The Best Upholstery Fabrics for Cats and Dogs

If you live with cats or dogs, choosing upholstery fabric is not just about colour. It is about claws, hair, mud, drool, sunlight, and daily use.

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Fabric Guides

How to Choose Upholstery Fabric: A Practical Guide

Expert advice on choosing the right upholstery fabric. Covers durability, fabric types, Martindale rub tests, GSM weight, suppliers, and which fabrics work for pets, kids, and commercial use.

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Fabric Guides

The Best Stain-Resistant Velvets for 2026

Velvet used to have a slightly risky reputation. Beautiful, yes. Practical, not always. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Cost and Value

Reupholstery vs Buying New: When Is It Worth It?

A practical comparison of reupholstering your existing furniture versus buying new. Cost, quality, sustainability, and when each option makes sense.

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Commercial Upholstery

Restaurant & Banquette Upholstery in London

Restaurant and banquette upholstery in London for booths, bars, pubs and hospitality seating, with practical guidance on fabric, access and scheduling.

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Cost and Value

Upholstery Prices in London: 2026 Reupholstery Cost Guide

2026 London upholstery prices: dining chairs from £481, armchairs from £804 and 2–3 seat sofas from £1,348, including standard fabric.

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Upholstery Guides

Custom Reupholstery vs Slipcovers: Is the Extra Cost Worth It?

When a sofa or chair starts looking tired, most people want to know whether they can tidy it up without spending serious money.

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Furniture Restoration

How to Tell If Your Vintage Sofa Has a High-Quality Frame

A tired vintage sofa can look worse than it really is. Worn fabric, flat cushions, and faded arms can make a good piece seem ready for the skip.

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Upholstery Guides

What Actually Happens When We Reupholster Your Chair?

People often see the finished chair and miss the work underneath. New fabric is the visible part, but it is only the final layer.

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Cost and Value

Why Does Custom Upholstery Cost More Than Buying From IKEA?

It is a fair question. You can walk into IKEA, choose a sofa, and see a fixed price on the tag.

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Repairs and Cushions

Sofa Cushion Fillings Compared: Foam vs Feather vs Fibre

Sofa cushions decide how a sofa feels long before the fabric does. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Repairs and Cushions

How to Fix a Sagging Sofa Cushion

A sagging sofa cushion does not always mean the sofa is finished. In many cases, the cushion has simply lost its support.

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Cost and Value

How Much Does It Cost to Reupholster a Dining Chair in London?

Dining chair reupholstery is one of those jobs where the price can vary more than people expect.

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Fabric Guides

Velvet vs Chenille: Which Is Best for a Family Living Room?

Choosing between velvet and chenille is not just a style decision. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Fabric Guides

Why We Love Working With Harris Tweed

Harris Tweed is one of those fabrics that feels honest. It has weight, texture, character, and a proper sense of place. For upholstery, that matters.

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Fabric Guides

Best Boucle Fabrics for Reupholstery

Boucle has become one of the most requested upholstery looks in London homes. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Fabric Guides

Wool Upholstery Fabric for Sofas and Chairs: Pros, Cons and How to Choose

How to choose wool upholstery fabric for sofas and chairs: compare wool and blends, durability, care, pets, sunlight and UK fire-safety details.

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Fabric Guides

Performance Fabrics vs Natural Fabrics: What Should You Choose?

Choosing fabric for reupholstery is not just a colour decision. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Leather Upholstery

Leather Grades Explained for Sofa Reupholstery

Leather sounds simple until you start choosing it. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Commercial Upholstery

Crib 5 Fabrics for Restaurants, Hotels and Commercial Seating

Commercial upholstery has to do more than look good. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Furniture Restoration

Antique Furniture Restoration and Reupholstery in London

Antique furniture needs a different conversation from ordinary reupholstery. Practical advice from our Central London upholstery workshop.

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Leather Upholstery

Leather Sofa Repair in Central London

Leather sofa repair in Central London is often about deciding what can be restored, what needs replacing, and what is realistic for the age and condition.

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Commercial Upholstery

Restaurant Upholstery in Soho & Fitzrovia

Restaurant upholstery in Soho and Fitzrovia for banquettes, booths, dining chairs and bar seating, planned around access, fabric needs and service hours.

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London Upholstery

Upholstery Collection and Delivery Across West London

Upholstery collection and delivery across West London needs more planning than many people expect.

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