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What Items in Your Home Can You Reupholster Using Leather: Number 2 might surprise you


A leather couch upholstered in Centurion by Creators Studio
A leather couch upholstered in Centurion

Getting items in your home reupholstered using leather instead of regular cloth materials could give your house the extra edge and sophistication it deserves. Apart from adding that wow factor to your home decor, it has a ton of advantages when compared to the usual upholstery fabric.


Leather can adjust to the human body temperature, it breathes and wears in, not out. If you have expensive taste in fabric or you just want material that'll be easy to clean in the long run, here's a list of 6 items in your home you could get reupholstered in Centurion using leather today.


Items in your home fit for a leather upholstery project


Most of the items in your home can be easily reupholstered while some pieces of furniture may appear a lot more difficult to reupholster with leather. The good news is they usually aren't.


1) Your couch:


Why not turn your old boring sofa into a glamorous leather couch to make your home look more expensive? To ensure you're getting the best quality of the leather make sure you ask your upholsters to use top grain leather on your couch.

It's a lot more durable and doesn't thin out over time. If you're happy with the results you can get your cushions done too. Have any questions? Put a call through.


2) Headboards:


These are great items to upholster with leather. Since leather is made from cowhide, which like human skin has pores, it is a very breathable material. This means pathogens and dust cells from your body won't stay clogged in the material and in turn cause skin irritation or acne. It's also easy to clean and maintain.


3) A Bar Stool:


It might seem like a strange item to get reupholstered but if you have a bar or patio stool, they'll likely get wet more often than other furniture pieces from spills of drinks and water. Since leather is waterproof, you should consider getting it re-covered with leather, in case of any liquid spills.


4) An old chair:


A video showing how leather reupholstery can bring old items to life and give them a sophisticated look.

There are numerous ways to style and design a reupholstered leather chair. You can add pleats and tufts or pick different colours to breathe life into your old furniture piece. You can change its structure as well as its covers and turn it into a completely new chair seat.


5) Dining chairs:


If you want to upholster your furniture with leather, dining room chairs are a great way to start. You can choose to only cover a part of the chairs like the seats with leather or go all in and cover it all up with leather.

Whatever shape, size or style your dining chair sets come in, putting new leather covers on them can only do one thing, make them look and feel newer and better.


6) Ottoman


Leather reupholstery on an ottoman Centurion by Creators Studio
Leather reupholstery on an ottoman Centurion

An Ottoman is a great item to add to your leather furniture collection. It can be a storage or regular sitting ottoman. Whatever you and your family are using this piece of furniture for, adding an extra layer of protection in the form of leather is also going to go a long way toward its longevity.


Steps to reupholster using leather


There are numerous items in your home you can have leather reupholstery done on but, before you make an item selection the first and most important step is choosing the right people to get the job done.


To ensure you're making an informed decision you can read our guide on how to choose the best reupholstery company in Centurion. Once you've sorted that out you can leave the rest to your reupholsters usually, they'll:

  • Remove the old material or leather fabric covering the item you want them to work on.

  • Replace old and excess material like springs and frames.

  • Re-cover the item with the leather material of your choice.

This process might seem like a daunting task but when you entrust experts like us with a job like this, we can get it done in a day or two depending on the size of the object you want to be reupholstered. Contact us today and let's discuss your next project.


Things To Consider When Reupholstering With Leather


Price: Leather is elegant and unique, it truly does stand out in any room it's incorporated into. But, it comes at a hefty price per yard. If you're going to be purchasing genuine leather for your project, you'll need an expert's opinion to ensure you're getting the quality value for the price you paid. Experience quality and experience at its best contact us.


Maintenance: Leather has less friction over its surface when compared to conventional clothes, as mentioned earlier it wears in and not out. It's super easy to clean and any spillage can be wiped right off its surface since it's waterproof.

Leather does have one flaw we have to mention, it hates sunshine. As a rule of thumb never put any material made out of leather whether upholstered or not in direct sunlight.


Type of leather: There are two types of leather; the natural ones we get from cowhide that is processed and dyed and the synthetic ones made from a plastic base called faux leather. Faux leather is a better option for vegans and is less on the pricey side.


Colour: With faux leather, there is a limitless number of colours to choose from. It's not as expensive as real leather but honestly, if you don't tell, no one will know. You can get leather items in colours that match the existing decor of your home so you don't have to spend extra costs on redecorating.


Leverage on years of experience in reupholstering and build a quote today. At creator studio, we give all the furniture that comes into our care a professional appearance by offering the best reupholstering service in Centurion. Our prices are unbeatable and our service is unmatched. Add an expensive touch to your home, get your furniture pieces reupholstered with leather and experience luxury.


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