Brooklyn is a wonderful place to live or visit any time of the year, and August is a particularly GREAT time to be in Brooklyn! The borough is known for its diverse neighborhoods, cultural events, outdoor activities, and warm weather during this month. There is so much going on during August in Brooklyn, here are… Read more »
Tag: arts and crafts upholstery fabric
Time Travel and Furniture Restoration
On the Howard’s Upholstery blog, we have covered everything from distressing your furniture to the secret art of hand tufting; needless to say, we have covered it all, it seems. We suppose it’s a little bit of a reverse evolutionary process almost, furniture that is. Many people take newish pieces and make them a little… Read more »
Summer Is All about Upholstery
It has been often said that upholstery and reupholstery projects increase in the spring and summer. Maybe the warmer temperatures and crisper air bring out an unexpected upholstery enthusiasm out of the brain. Or maybe it’s as simple as a case of ‘more relaxation equals more creativity.’ Or maybe spring-cleaning fever is a real thing… Read more »
How to Clean Upholstery
No matter how nice your upholstered furniture is, a single spot or stain can ruin its entire look. Fortunately, upholstery can be cleaned if the proper steps are taken. The important thing is to work quickly and not to allow stains and debris to build up on the furniture. By paying attention to your furniture… Read more »
Furniture Fabric Inspired by Art
Matisse isn’t the only artist in the world to see fabrics for couches and other furniture being modeled after some of his works, but he is one of the most popular these days. It all comes down to creating the perfect room with a theme or colors in mind. That means one thing that brings… Read more »