About Me
A Bespoke piece of furniture is a thing of beauty, no two are alike & each piece has its own story to tell. Whether its that family heirloom, or that hidden gem found in a second hand shop, a vintage piece can add personality & character to your home.
I Love what I can do, saving Furniture from Landfill is just one of the benefits to reupholstering as well as extremely practical & very eco-conscious. Nearly everything can be given a new lease of life. I restore upholstered items of all ages using my knowledge of Traditional and Modern techniques from antiques, family heirlooms and statement pieces. I will always discuss the options I feel are suitable for the piece. If the springs and the foundations are in tact and in good shape I will always work with that, if it suits the shape as I believe that traditional & modern Upholstery techniques can be used to create lasting pieces for generations to come. I can carry out a variety of minor repairs although I am not a qualified furniture restorer.
I believe that the future of the furniture industry is in the hands of independent Upholsterers as we bring value, bespoke design and longevity for loved pieces, upcycled & recycled Furniture for future generation to enjoy & ultimately saving from landfill.
I am happy to provide an onsite consultation where possible. I can evaluate the furniture needing my 'tlc', discuss design ideas & fabrics or a Telephone consultation, email photos & I can organise fabric samples to be sent directly to your home.
I am AMUSF Qualified. Trained by Master Upholsterer Richard Hooper of Tresithick Upholstery in Cornwall.
I established Old Favourites Upholstery in 2012 & Moved to Wales 2019 and have set my Traditional & Contemporary Upholstery Business now in Wales.
I offer a Bespoke Design Service that uses my learned skills & expertise in both Traditional & Modern Upholstery Techniques combining with my passion for interior design, textures, patterns and colour.
Bespoke Upholstery
"What is Bespoke Upholstery?"
Its a journey of design & choices to make a piece of furniture unique to you. The fabric, the finishing touches, from the button detail to the piping can define it, to make it that statement piece that reflects you and your lifestyle.
"Every piece has a story so lets start by making this one yours."
Old Favourites Upholstery
Traditional Upholstery
Traditional Upholstery is an age old craft primarily used in the 18th & 19th Century. Using hand tools, traditional methods & materials. Intricate stitching details and a good eye for detail are key when trying to keep the integrity of the original build.
Contemporary & Modern Upholstery
Modern & Contemporary Upholstery is a mix of Traditional methods with the use of layering modern materials. It doesn't need the intricate sewing as needed with horsehair as you would, doing Traditional Upholstery. So by using the modern Synthetic manmade fibres, Foam, polyester wadding & the use of staples it tends to be a quicker process.
