How to select the right upholstery fabric for your sofa or dining chair

If you are someone who is toying with the idea of buying new dining chairs or planning to re-upholster that hand-me-down old sofa, then you have arrived at the right place. But not every decision comes that easy peasy and when it comes to making one that concerns your home, things get tenfold difficult and confusing. It doesn't have to be this way. This is why we are going to equip you with the essential info that will help you buy the right - whether for dining chairs or sofa.

Durability. Durability. Durability

The real attractive attribute of a product is its ability to stand the test of time. So it goes without saying that 'durability' should be considered first and foremost. Let the intent of your product decide the choice of fabrics. Say for example, your sofa sits in a high traffic area like drawing room then going for an ornate and delicate fabric may not be judicious as it will not be robust enough for everyday use. Fabric durability is assessed in terms of rubs or Martindale, an abrasion test that helps define a fabric's suitability and sustainability. So make sure you check the Martindale ratings before opting for a fabric.

Colors

Your sofa and dining chairs should have colors that you are really fond of. We're saying this because we've seen many who buy a couch or dining chairs impetuously or because they liked a certain color 'that time'. Your choice of color should also be based on the overall color scheme of your interiors. This isn't to say that you can't use statement colors for your dining chairs or sofa. But you need to ensure that the color looks like a vivid complement to your scheme and does not stand out like a sore thumb.

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Patterns

Choose patterns that will jibe well with the shape of your couch or dining chairs. Say if your dining chairs are curvaceous, then an allover floral pattern will accentuate its shape. Likewise, if your sofa has straight lines then geometric patterns like Aztec will do more justice to its shape.

We hope these pointers prove you useful and help you buy the perfect upholstery fabric be that sofa or dining chairs.