re-upholster
Redo furniture covering
To re-upholster is to replace the fabric, padding, or covering on furniture.
An old chair or sofa gets re-upholstered when its original material becomes worn, dated, or damaged: We re-upholstered the antique settee in velvet.
The work typically involves stripping the old covering, repairing the frame if needed, and applying new materials.
Joining with needle, thread
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- fabricWoven or knit material
- textileMaterial from woven fibers
padding · webbing · springs · tacking · piping · welting · batting · foam
Small material samples
- colorVisual hue property
- patternRecurring arrangement or template
- textureSurface tactile quality
- styleDistinctive way of expression
design · personalization · dimensions · fitting · options · choices · palette · motifs
Returning something to condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- revampRestructure extensively
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
- renewalMaking current again
reconditioning · overhaul · recovering · refreshing · updating · rehabilitation · rejuvenation · before-and-after
Creatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
conservation · zero-waste · reuse · thrift · salvage · reduce · longevity · durability
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- needleworkThread-based textile craft
- fabricWoven or knit material
textile · padding · webbing · springs · tacking · piping · welting · batting · foam · stapling
swatches
Small material samples
style · design · personalization · dimensions · fitting · options · choices · palette · motifs · nailhead
restoration
Returning something to condition
- refurbishmentRenewal of worn items
- revampRestructure extensively
- makeoverComplete appearance overhaul
renewal · reconditioning · overhaul · recovering · refreshing · updating · rehabilitation · rejuvenation · before-and-after · facelift
upcycle
Creatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
sustainable · conservation · zero-waste · reuse · thrift · salvage · reduce · longevity · durability
re-upholsterstrip
Narrow elongated piece
tear apart · rip up · gut · damage · wear out
re-upholsterdiscard
Deliberately throw out
throw away · junk · dispose of · trash · scrap