reupholster
Redo furniture covering
To reupholster is to replace the fabric, padding, or springs on a piece of furniture: We had the old armchair reupholstered in blue velvet.
The work typically involves stripping away worn material and rebuilding the seat or cushioning before covering with new fabric.
Reupholstering can restore antiques or update furniture to match changing décor.
Thick-pile textile
- leatherTanned animal skin
- damaskReversible figured fabric
- chenilleTufted velvety fabric
- brocadeRaised-pattern luxury fabric
suede · corduroy · linen · silk · cotton · microfiber · canvas · denim
Joining with needle, thread
- tuftingInserting yarn clusters
- sewingCraft with needle and thread
- pipingTubes for fluid transport
- pleatingCreating uniform fabric folds
buttoning · stapling · stretching · cutting · measuring · stripping · padding · springing
Restore worn items
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- repairRestore to working order
- reconditionRestore to good condition
- renovateRestore to good condition
renew · revive · mend · fix · salvage · refresh · overhaul · reframe
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- headboardVertical bed frame panel
- dining chairSeat for meals
loveseat · settee · chaise · bench · stool · recliner · wingback · club chair
Creatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
- sustainableAble to endure long-term
vintage · secondhand · thrift · heirloom · salvage · reduce · reuse · longevity
velvet
Thick-pile textile
brocade · suede · corduroy · linen · silk · cotton · microfiber · canvas · denim · jacquard
stitching
Joining with needle, thread
pleating · buttoning · stapling · stretching · cutting · measuring · stripping · padding · springing · channeling
refurbish
Restore worn items
- restoreReturn to earlier state
- repairRestore to working order
- reconditionRestore to good condition
renovate · renew · revive · mend · fix · salvage · refresh · overhaul · reframe · strip
sofa
Multi-seat cushioned furniture
- armchairUpholstered seat with supports
- ottomanBackless cushioned seat
- headboardVertical bed frame panel
dining chair · loveseat · settee · chaise · bench · stool · recliner · wingback · club chair · banquette
upcycle
Creatively reuse discarded materials
- repurposeAdapt for new use
- recycleProcess for renewed use
- eco-friendlyNot harming the environment
sustainable · vintage · secondhand · thrift · heirloom · salvage · reduce · reuse · longevity · durability
- do-over verbsrewrite, revise, retype, repaint, redraw
- makeoversmakeover, glow-up, revamp, refresh, renovate
- restorerebuild, reconstruct, refurbish, rehabilitate, renovate
- surface treatmentselectroplating, anodizing, galvanizing, chrome plating, nickel plating
- actionsrun, walk, jump, move, push
reupholsterdiscard
Deliberately throw out
throw away · junk · trash · dump · dispose of