Fabric Upholstery in Edmonton, AB
Mobler Furniture’s Wide Selection of Upholstery Material
Choosing the perfect upholstery fabric for a new sofa or chair is a big decision for your home. We understand this significant investment isn’t one to take lightly. Mobler Furniture has the perfect upholstery fabric solutions for your furniture in and around Edmonton, AB. You shouldn’t worry about fighting snags and unsightly stains on your upholstery fabric. You should love the durability, patterns, and colours of your choice of upholstery fabric. Our team at Mobler Furniture will help you choose the best upholstery fabric for your style and comfort. We’ve been helping people choose excellent furniture and accessory items for decades. Our knowledgeable staff understands furniture like the backs of our hands and can help match our furniture to your home. Come visit us today!
What Is Upholstery?
Upholstery includes the material that makes up the soft coverings of your furniture items, including padding, wedding, springs, and fabric. Centuries ago, people used everything from horse hair to wool as these materials. Today the most common upholstery fabrics include leather, linen, polyester, cotton, silk, and wool. Fabric can always be changed on your furniture items, but it’s important to choose the highest quality interior layers to last. Upholstery selections give your furniture pieces the look and feel that provide a room with its personality.
How to Choose the Best Upholstery Fabric for Furniture
Our knowledgeable team will help you choose the best type of upholstery fabric for your furniture. The first thing to consider is how the piece of furniture is used in your home. If you want to put a piece of silk velvet furniture in your family room with kids, the piece might get destroyed quickly. High-traffic areas should have durable fabrics that can withstand wear and tear. It’s essential to consider how the fabric ages and if it can be easily cleaned. Genuine leather develops a beautiful patina from everyday living but isn’t perfect for a room full of spills and messes. We will help you take these conditions into consideration while choosing your furniture.
Furniture Upholstery Care
Upholstery material has different needs depending on the fabric. The most basic ways to care for your upholstery include:
- Use a soft microfiber cloth for cleaning
- Treat leather with a leather conditioner twice a year
- Vacuum regularly to get rid of debris
- Never use abrasive cleaning products
- Apply a fabric-protecting finish to fabric furniture
Advantages and Disadvantages of Common Upholstery Fabrics
We understand the options for upholstery fabric seem endless. We’ll help you choose the best fabric for your needs by explaining the advantages and disadvantages of common upholstery fabrics. They include:
- Leather – Leather offers a durable material for furniture with an elegant look. It doesn’t absorb liquids and is easy to maintain. The downsides to leather include its high price tag, easily damaged material, and its ability to crack when exposed to harsh weather conditions.
- Polyester – Polyester has a soft texture with a durable build. Most people love that it’s easy to clean and relatively stain-resistant. Its only cons include it can be flammable, not eco-friendly, and may absorb bodily oils.
- Linen – Linen is a breathable fabric with a casual style. The downsides to linen are that it wrinkles easily and isn’t highly resistant to stains.
- Cotton – Customers love cotton for its modern, formal look and comfortable build. The downsides of cotton upholstery include its ability to wrinkle and lack of durability.
- Velvet – Add a touch of luxury to your home with a piece of soft velvet furniture. The only cons to velvet are that it attracts dust particles and absorbs spills quickly.
- Silk – Silk is known for its luxurious look and soft feel. It’s one of the strongest natural fabrics that won’t rip or tear easily. The only cons to silk include its often high price tag and unsightly stains due to liquid spills.
- Wool – Wool is a comfortable, formal fabric. People love that it repels moisture and is sustainable. The only downsides to wool are that it is often more expensive than other natural fabrics and can only be dry cleaned.
What is the Best Upholstery Fabric for Kids?
Many people grew up in a home where they weren’t allowed in certain rooms because the furniture wasn’t kid or pet friendly. We can help you choose upholstery fabrics that can stand up to sticky fingers and dog hair. Choosing faux leather or durable polyester is excellent for upholstery fabric with kids in the house. Silk and velvet fabric absorbs spills quickly, so these furniture items should typically be in a kid-free zone.
The Importance of the Furniture Size
It’s essential to consider the upholstery furniture selection for the specific piece. If you choose a unique-sized couch, it’s best to stick to solid-coloured fabrics that don’t easily stain. Larger pieces typically look best in neutral colours with durable materials. If you choose a large silk sectional, it will be challenging to maintain its beauty without any stains. The patterns and designs of each upholstered piece of furniture in a room should work together like a perfect puzzle. Smaller pieces of furniture are ideal for less durable upholstery selections.
Choosing a Luxurious Upholstery Material
You have limitless upholstery options if you aren’t worried about furry pets and children spilling juice. Wool is an elegant addition to any room with an indulgent feel. Linen is durable and lightens a room. The most important thing to consider when choosing a luxurious upholstery material is the amount of cleaning you need to do to keep them in optimal shape. If you can’t properly care for your favorite types of elegant upholstery materials, go for luxe fabrics on your throw pillows.
Test It Out
When choosing couch fabric or upholstery fabric for chairs, try before you buy. You don’t have to commit to anything before you do your research. The easiest way to determine if you really love a specific upholstery material is to sit on it or feel it. If you choose a custom upholstery option, take a large swatch of the patterned fabric to test its full motif. We want you to be happy. The worst scenario would be your new couch with a unique upholstery arrives, and you hate it.
Custom Upholstery Creations
We give customers the options to create pieces of furniture customized for your space. You get to choose the size and add additional features. The final step in the process is choosing your material and colours. We’ll help you every step of the way to design the best pieces of furniture for your needs. Our custom designs take about 10 – 14 weeks to arrive.
Choosing Upholstery Material at Mobler Furniture
Since 1993, Mobler Furniture has helped people choose the best pieces of furniture for their homes in Edmonton. We’ve seen every trend and type of upholstery material on our pieces of furniture. Whether you love classic or modern upholstery, we can help you find the best type that fits your needs. We have a large and inviting showroom where you can check out our designs. Our friendly customer service team is full of knowledge to help you choose the best furniture for you. After you make a choice, we offer delivery and assembly services. Our delivery team will unpack, assemble, and place your new furniture in its new home. We don’t believe in cheap tricks to sell our furniture. We believe in affordable prices and ensure you get the best possible pieces for you.
Visit Mobler Furniture in Edmonton, AB
We understand furniture is a significant investment. We don’t want you to choose a piece of upholstery fabric that conflicts with your home. We’ll guide you through each selection to help you carefully select a winner. We have a large selection of colours, styles, and materials. Mobler Furniture offers easy payment plans to ensure you get the piece of furniture you love. Contact us today or visit our showroom!
