Reupholstering a couch--how much?

BlondeJD Posted: Feb 21, 2005 01:15 AM

Reupholstering a couch--how much?

When FH and I move into our 'grown up apartment' (aka--the apartment with NO Ikea furniture ), we were going to buy a new couch but I really love my couch and I think it has a good frame. It's a chenille-type fabric now but I was wondering how much it would be to reupholster it in suede? Any ideas? Thanks!

BlondeJD Posted: Feb 28, 2005 12:02 AM

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Bumping in case anyone has new info. Thanks!

AnniesSS Posted: Feb 28, 2005 12:49 PM

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What I've been told is that the material is the highest cost, then the labor. My aunt had all of her furniture redone, but I don't know the cost. It must be cheaper tho!

sophie78 Posted: Feb 28, 2005 12:51 PM

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I had a couch upholstered. I bought it without fabric. Since it was a new couch, they did not need to do anything to improve it. So figure yours would probably be a little more. I believe I paid $1400 for it (not including the fabric). Here is a picture so you can compare the size to yours.

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FTRBRIDE Posted: Feb 28, 2005 02:15 PM

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I looked into it at one point, and I found that in general it was cheaper to get a new couch, especially it needs any improvements (i.e.- re-stuffing the cushions).

sophie78 Posted: Feb 28, 2005 02:20 PM

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Actually, I think it might have been $1100. I know that the couch, two chairs and the ottoman came to $2400-$2600

BlondeJD Posted: Feb 28, 2005 02:50 PM

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Posted by am470

Actually, I think it might have been $1100. I know that the couch, two chairs and the ottoman came to $2400-$2600

Thanks! My couch is in really good condition so hopefully it would just need new fabric. I wanted a neutral colored suede. In theory, I could just go and buy a new one from Crate & Barrel or Pottery Barn but I really love my couch. It's so comfortable!

cloddy Posted: Mar 07, 2005 02:15 PM

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From what I hear Jenn, it's more expensive to reupholter than to buy new, but I haven't done it myself yet. We have my aunt's couch slipcovered for now with the hope of reupholtering it, but I heard it was real pricey.