Leather Reupholstery

[Ann]

We have a very comfy 13 year old cream leather 3 piece suite (3 seater settee and 2 armchairs) which is now showing its age! The frame is fine but the leather is scuffed, cracked and needs extra padding. It cost us £2500 so is quite a good one.

We would buy a new leather one but we have trawled the shops and found none to suit us, we found most of the seats are quite hard, also we like a very high back and these do not seem in fashion at the moment. We have thought about having it reupholstered, has anyone had one done in leather?

I realise it will probably cost as much as buying a new suite but the style and comfort would be right.

[Ann]

Anyone going to answer me please?

[tonyav]

Ann I wish I knew but I haven't got a clue, I think I would look for an upholsterer and get a quote if I were you.

[ubasses]

If you are not worried about having leather again Plumbs will do in fabric.

[Mass_Hysteria]

These advertise as Nationwide, there should be others too.
I just googled Leather Re Upholster.

http://www.furnitureclinic.co.uk/Leather_Furniture_Repair_Restoration.php

[Connemmara]

I know how you feel re your furniture - all the seats are like bloody bricks - you just want to hold onto your comfy - I need one too altho mine is not leather - but I have "broke" it into my mould and can't find one to suit me either

[Ann]

Thanks all - I can see about getting some quotes but just wanted reassurances from anyone who had already had their suite reupholstered in leather.

[Ann]

So true conne, the number of settees we sat on yesterday and declared they were like sitting on bricks, they were so hard, not a patch on our comfy one, pity it looks shabby, I don't want a new one, I want the one we've got - just the same.

[Mass_Hysteria]

I bought a new leather suite about 2 months ago Ann from Furniture Village (other stores are available!I checked them all!) and it is sooooo comfy. I am currently moulding it into my shape and it is getting more and more relaxing by the day.

[MadMen]

Ann, you can get sofas with high backs, you know :)
I know what you mean though, as most leather sofas these days are of the 'boxy' type.

[Ann]

Thanks MH, not heard of Furniture Village, will check that out to see if there is one near us here.

[tonyav]

Had our leather suite from furniture village 4 years ago Ann, still very comfy.