When you buy through links on our articles, Future and its syndication partners may earn a commission. Credit: Mera Studio Architects 2 Reupholstering a sofa can transform tired and worn-out seating.

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There are two different types of decorators – those who like to repair and repurpose furniture, and those who see a damaged chair or table and decide it's time to replace it with something new. But ...

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Maybe that old couch in your family room is looking a little beat up. It's more than 10 years old; so why not just donate it to charity? But you love sitting on it, and it fits the space perfectly. It ...

When a well-worn sofa starts to show its age, it raises a surprisingly emotional question: Should it be tossed or transformed? What used to be a default decision for previous generations – fix rather ...

Being able to upholster something at home is an incredibly useful skill. Once you learn to reupholster a chair, you can turn all kinds of thrift store throwaways into useful, good-looking furniture. A ...