Making Your Home a Haven As the days grow shorter and the air turns crisp, many of us naturally spend more time indoors. The cooler months bring with them a sense of nostalgia, memories of family gatherings around the dining table, cozy evenings on a favorite armchair, or the comforting texture of a handmade quilt… Read more »
Category: Custom Furniture
Why Custom Furniture Is Better in 2025
In today’s fast-paced world, where mass-produced furniture dominates big-box stores and disposable design has become the norm, it’s easy to forget that your home deserves more than temporary pieces. Most modern furniture is built for short-term use. It’s quick to break, quick to replace, and quick to disappoint. But in 2025, there’s a growing shift… Read more »
The Importance of Table Pads
Here at Howard’s Upholstery, we know that your dining room table is more than just a piece of furniture; it’s a centerpiece of your home. From hosting holiday dinners to supporting everyday meals, homework sessions, and family game nights, your table sees it all. That’s why protecting it with a custom table pad is one… Read more »
Sustainable Upholstery Fabrics For Earth Day
Happy Earth Day! Today is a great time to reflect on the choices we make in our homes and how they impact the environment. Humanity’s consumption practices are threatening the environment all over the world, causing pollution, climate change, and the decline of wildlife populations, but a more sustainable way forward is possible. We believe… Read more »
Avoid These Custom Upholstery Mistakes
Custom upholstery is a fantastic way to breathe new life into your home, adding personality, comfort, and durability to your furniture. However, the process can be more complex than simply picking a fabric and calling it a day. When redecorating with custom upholstery, there are many considerations for property owners to weigh. Our experts at… Read more »
Revamp Your Old Furniture
Do you have a favorite chair or sofa that’s seen better days? Maybe it’s a family heirloom, a vintage find, or simply a piece you love but can’t bear to part with. Instead of discarding it, consider giving it a new lease on life with custom upholstery! After all, throwing out furniture contributes to environmental… Read more »
A Holiday Guide To Gifting Custom Furniture
The holiday season is a time for giving meaningful gifts that show thoughtfulness and care. While gadgets and trendy items come and go, custom furniture is a timeless and heartfelt option that combines functionality, beauty, and personalization. However, gifting custom furniture can also be tricky because people have different aesthetic tastes and furniture needs. Thankfully,… Read more »
Choosing Custom Furniture Colors
Things To Consider When Selecting Custom Furniture Colors Existing Color Scheme When selecting colors for a new piece of custom furniture or upholstery, it’s important to consider the existing color scheme of the room that will house it. What colors would clash with the colors of your floor, wall, ceiling, and existing furniture? What colors… Read more »
Upholstery Fabric Guide
Buying custom upholstered furniture has many benefits, including higher quality materials and workmanship, better durability, long-term cost savings, uniqueness, and convenience. However, perhaps the greatest strength that custom furniture has over mass-produced furniture is that it can be crafted to fit your specific needs and tastes. There are many choices you get to make when… Read more »
Signs You Should Repair Your Furniture
It is unfortunately a fact of life that furniture gets damaged over time. Unless you keep all of your furniture in a hermetically sealed museum vault, wear and tear will inevitably degrade your furniture over time. You can take steps to extend your furniture’s longevity, like buying high-quality custom pieces and using protective products like… Read more »
