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Examples from November and December 2020

Sumptuous Sofa

Four seat chaise sofa made from scratch in our workshop with sumptuous Linwood Cosmos velvet. A ground up all new build with brand new materials throughout

G Plan 62

The G Plan 62 is a design classic having featured in a James Bond movie. This one had been inherited by a client and brought up to date with J Brown Aruba chenille

Loose cover sofa bed

We used Fryetts Naples velvet to create this well fitted loose cover on a customers' sofa bed. We did not change the cushions as the customer was happy to keep these

Complementary Scatters

We created this set of large and luxurious scatter cushions using a mixture of Emma Shipley Animalia velvet from Clarke and Clarke and Linwood Omega velvet

Striking traditional fixed cover

Striking traditional fixed cover

We recovered and rebuilt this drop arm traditional sofa with a striking Linwood Omega printed velvet. Frame up rebuild with new springs 

Soft cubes

Striking traditional fixed cover

There are cubes and, well, cubes made by us. We used a more sold foam to give far better support and finished them with covers made from Warwick Lovely velvet

Commissions October 2020

Nordic style

Lovely little stool

Funky animal print

John and Julie's chairs were dark brown and they wanted a complete colour change. We used Romo Crush and had the legs remade in a lighter wood to match their décor.

Funky animal print

Lovely little stool

Funky animal print

Natasha hated the original covers on these seats so we offered her a funky animal print which matched the colour of the wood and brought the chairs up to date

Lovely little stool

Lovely little stool

It's been a month of Romo Crush which is super hard wearing,  fire retardant, stain resistant and washable. And it comes in 127 colours. Something for everyone!

Inherited sofa

This very well build Duresta sofa came originally with bright red velvet which didn't match Gill and Rod's décor. We toned it down with a more subtle Warwick Homespun fabric

Piano Stool

Gorgeous dining chairs

Simon brought us a number of pieces to have recovered. This is another piece covered in the perennial favourite Romo Kirkby Design Crush in Deep Teal

Gorgeous dining chairs

Gorgeous dining chairs

Paul was delighted with his dining chairs reupholstered with all new foam and a gorgeous and popular Linwood Omega printed velvet in two colour ways

Commissions September 2020

Stunning in white

Stunning in white

Stunning in white

Fleur was delighted with this stunning white fixed cover using Warwick Key Largo

Daring dining

Stunning in white

Stunning in white

Ann ordered six dining chairs with Romo Atil hardwearing seats and Linwood Omega printed velvet feature backs. A full rebuild with sprung seats for extra comfort

Mixed fabric sofa

Stunning in white

Mixed fabric sofa

The seat of this designer John Sankey sofa had worn through so Karen chose an exciting replacement using a super high end Linwood weave

Beautiful fabric

Hardwearing armchair

Mixed fabric sofa

Flavia won this chair at auction and opted for a beautiful Guy Goodfellow collection weave for the seat

Hardwearing armchair

Hardwearing armchair

Hardwearing armchair

Sue commissioned three small arm chairs from us all in super hardwearing Romo Crush velvet. This one was a frame up rebuild with a coil sprung seat

Traditional heirloom

Hardwearing armchair

Hardwearing armchair

Gill asked us to rebuild her 150 year old French chair with a Linwood Montrose fabric. This had extensive frame repairs and a coil sprung seat

Commissions July and August 2020

Brought back to life

Brought back to life

Roger of Leamington ordered this chair refurbishment as a surprise for his wife. Completed with full woodwork refinishing and high end Romo Riom fabric

Outdoor quality

Brought back to life

Jane was delighted with her brand new outside bench cushion finished in Sunbury Design fabric which is extremely high quality and also weather resistant

New lease of life

Jane of Leamington was very pleased with our work on her beloved American made arm chair and stool finished in Warwick Homespun fabric

Modern meets traditional

Modern meets traditional

We completely rebuilt Sue's antique captain's chair with traditional horse hair padding. Finished with Romo Kirkby Design Crush in a vibrant colour to match two other chairs

Bling transformation

Modern meets traditional

Bling transformation

The second piece we have done for Sam of Leamington. Finished in J Brown Moderna deep velvet with diamante buttons. The picture doesn't do it justice

Ultimate in comfort

Modern meets traditional

Bling transformation

Martin was delighted with this ground-up rebuild of a cherished family heirloom finished in Romo Riom fabric and featuring unusual proportions and detailing

Commissions May and June 2020

Buttoned arm chairs

Daring silver chaise lounge

Daring silver chaise lounge

An interesting American made set of "couples chairs". If they look a bit wonky its a deliberate part of the design - each is one inch lower on one side to the other

Daring silver chaise lounge

Daring silver chaise lounge

Daring silver chaise lounge

This daring chaise lounge was completed in a deep silver J Brown Moderna velvet and buttoned using large diamante buttons. Job completed with new pewter silver legs

Modernised sofas

Daring silver chaise lounge

Striking piano stool

One of a pair of modernised American made sofas. Originally in floral fabric with a skirt we brought these unusual sofas right up to date using a quality fabric from J Brown

Striking piano stool

Striking piano stool

Refurbishment of this piano stool using Romo Kirkby Design Crush (our favourite). We also repaired the frame, replaced some of the foam and touched up the finish

Colourful dining chairs

Customising your dining chairs to match your kitchen wall paper is always an option. Not the first customer to ask for this and probably will not be the last

High end loose cover

Pictures don't really do this loose cover justice. One of a pair of sofas in luxurious Linwood Montrose fabric. Modernised by omitting the skirt and including new feet

Commissions March and April 2020

Cherished rocking chair

Bright children's chairs

Bright children's chairs

Another family heirloom brought back to life with a frame up rebuild and using an increasingly popular Linwood Omega printed velvet

Bright children's chairs

Bright children's chairs

Bright children's chairs

Metal framed chairs are always tricky but these have been completely redone for a regular customer using bright and cheerful velvet

Re-imagined Parker Knoll

Bright children's chairs

Re-imagined Parker Knoll

A great quality Parker Knoll arm chair re-covered using our favourite super hard wearing and stain resistant Romo Kirkby Design Crush in burnt orange

Classic dining chair

Precious family arm chair

Re-imagined Parker Knoll

We put a new seat in this dining chair using a classic Linwood fabric that suits the character of the chair. This chair had been in our customer's family since new in 1880

Padded piano stool

Precious family arm chair

Precious family arm chair

Another lovely family heirloom which had been sadly neglected. We have given it a new lease of life with ever popular Linwood Omega printed velvet

Precious family arm chair

Precious family arm chair

Precious family arm chair

This chair had been previously upholstered or recovered three times. We finished it using a high end fabric and a mixture of traditional and modern techniques 

Commissions January February 2020

Daring swing chair

Precious family item

Daring swing chair

Sue of Warwick wanted a conversation piece and she certainly got one! Using a lovely high end printed velvet to transform an extremely well made and collectable swing chair

Rejuvenated sofa

Precious family item

Daring swing chair

New cushion covers and seat re-spring on this high end sofa completed in Sanderson fabric with perfect pattern matching

Precious family item

Precious family item

Quality refurbishment

Brought to us as a bare frame, we refinished the woodwork and used traditional techniques to upholster the seat, covering with a lovely fabric supplied by the customer

Quality refurbishment

Quality refurbishment

Quality refurbishment

Viv of Warwick  was delighted with the work we did on her nursing chair using a lovely quality Romo fabric to match her other furnishings

Luxurious loose cover

Quality refurbishment

Luxurious loose cover

 Vikki of Leamington was delighted with this loose cover made in high end Linwood fabric to complement an extremely well made multiyork chassis 

Bright and cheerful

Quality refurbishment

Luxurious loose cover

Louise of Leamington was very pleased when we brightened up this family heirloom with a bright and cheerful Romo Crush which is also extremely hard wearing and stain resistant

Commissions November December 2019

Brightly coloured scatters

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Brightly coloured scatters

Kate is a regular customer (see other pictures) and these brightly coloured cushions are just a small example of the various furniture we have created for her.

Sumptuous dining chairs

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Brightly coloured scatters

Lesley was over the moon with this complete rebuild of her 8 piece dining set. Now presented in Romo Crush velvet with buttoned and studded backs

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Enric was extremely pleased with our recovering of his very high end Swedese swing chairs done in superb quality Romo fabric complemented with new cushions

Bespoke dining chairs

Bespoke dining chairs

Swedese "Happy" swing chairs

Produced for one of our commercial clients, these dining chairs were part of a prestigious kitchen refurbishment. Custom made with sprung seats and designer fabric.

Kitchen stools

Bespoke dining chairs

Velvet swing chairs

Refurbishing these types of chairs is never a "cost effective" option. However we were able to give Fiona the exact look she wanted in an extremely durable faux leather

Velvet swing chairs

Bespoke dining chairs

Velvet swing chairs

Catherine was delighted with our refurbishment of these very collectable swing chairs done in a quality velvet and presented with complimentary cushions

Commissions October 2019

Loose cover

Striking and hard wearing

Striking and hard wearing

Elaine was delighted with her loose cover made from Romo Linara which brightens a previously dark coloured arm chair

Striking and hard wearing

Striking and hard wearing

Striking and hard wearing

Complete sofa rebuild with new springs and foam finished in striking and very hard wearing Romo Crush fabric

Cherished Item

Striking and hard wearing

Beautiful antique

A new seat for this family heirloom with frame modification to accommodate a stuffed over seat solution

Beautiful antique

Classic brought back to life

Beautiful antique

 Family heirloom with original oak perfectly complemented with a beautiful antique effect printed velvet from Linwood 

Pew seat and cushions

Classic brought back to life

Classic brought back to life

Joselyn and Louisa love their new pew seat cushions in Linwood Moleskin and scatters to match their dining chairs in striking Clarke and Clarke printed velvet

Classic brought back to life

Classic brought back to life

Classic brought back to life

Another beautiful old chair refinished in high quality Romo fabric chosen to suit the style of the furniture and its soundings

Commissions September 2019

Daring fabric choice

Daring fabric choice

Daring fabric choice

Zoe of Warwick was over-the-moon with this exciting and daring fixed cover on her window seat using vibrant fabrics supplied by Clarke and Clarke

Retro armchair

Daring fabric choice

Daring fabric choice

Norma from Leamington was delighted with our work on her lovely retro arm chair finished in high end Romo velvet complete with new arm caps, cushions and legs

Matching armchairs

Daring fabric choice

Matching armchairs

Two complementary arm chairs. One covered in fabric from Linwood and the other covered in fabric from Romo. Trimmed in double piping for a modern finish.

Retro armchair

Cherished antique

Matching armchairs

Jill of Leamington was delighted with our work on her retro armchair recovered in high-end velvet from Romo. Complemented by high gloss wood finishing on arms

Gorgeous velvet

Cherished antique

Cherished antique

Claire and Simon love these family chairs brought back to life with extensive wood refinishing and repair and gorgeous new  Clarke and Clarke printed velvet

Cherished antique

Cherished antique

Cherished antique

Family heirloom with extensive timber repairs and wood refinishing. Original oak perfectly complemented with a beautiful antique effect printed velvet from Linwood

Commissions August 2019

Cherished arm chair

Changing room furniture

Changing room furniture

Mary was delighted with this complete refurbishment of a cherished family chair done in beautiful high end wool fabric from Linwood fabrics.

Changing room furniture

Changing room furniture

Changing room furniture

Jacob is very pleased with the work we have done for him in preparing various pieces for changing room applications for the interior design consultancy TonyG

High backed dining set

Changing room furniture

High backed dining set

Marion was over the moon with a her set of  high backed dining chairs offering improved comfort and completed in sumptuous quality wool fabric from Linwood fabrics.

Changing room chairs

Tub chair and foot stool

High backed dining set

Changing room chairs

Jacob is very pleased with the work we have done for him in preparing various pieces for changing room applications for the interior design consultancy TonyG 

Knoll sofa

Tub chair and foot stool

Tub chair and foot stool

  Sue and David were absolutely thrilled with their matched pair of knoll sofas which were completely rebuilt and finished in a luxury velvet from Romo fabrics 

Tub chair and foot stool

Tub chair and foot stool

Tub chair and foot stool

Jill and Ron were very happy with their refurbished tub chair and foot stool completed using lovely wool and linen soft feel high quality Linwood fabric

Commissions July 2019

One of a kind hanging seat

Becky of Harbury was over the moon with this refurbishment of an unusual hanging seat which she inherited from her father. An piece using Sunbrella outdoor fabric

Lovely loose cover

 Jean-Marion of Leamington Spa was delighted with this loose cover using Romo Linara fabric to give a new lease of life to a previously worn out looking arm chair 

Family heirloom as good as new

 Anne was very happy with this very comfortable arm chair finished in a high end Romo fabric with extensive frame refinishing and repair. A family heirloom brought back to life 

Beautiful loose cover

Jean-Marion of Leamington Spa was delighted with this loose cover giving a new lease of life to a previous worn out looking arm chair using Romo Linara fabric

New life for a family heir loom

Anne of Warwick was very happy with the finished result  of this complete rebuild of a family heirloom. Now the chair is good for every day use for years to come

White Leather Dining Chairs

Lorraine of Stratford was delighted with the refurbishment of these dining chairs complimenting four others finished earlier in the year in a patterned fabric

Commissions June 2019

Chesterfield fixed cover

Chesterfield fixed cover

Chesterfield fixed cover

Ruth of Preston Capes was delighted with this recovered Chesterfield sofa done in beautifully soft Linwood wool fabric. This was  a challenging piece with perfect pattern matching

Corporate seating

Chesterfield fixed cover

Chesterfield fixed cover

Ian was pleased that we fulfilled his vision for his office development . Pictured is "The Snug" at "Meet by the Park" in Leamington Spa created using high end, hard wearing Romo pure wool fabric

Foot stool

Chesterfield fixed cover

Lovely window seat

Helen of Kenilworth is a regular customer of ours and this is one of many items she has trusted to us for a complete make over using J Brown's ever popular Modena velvet

Lovely window seat

Antique nursing chair

Lovely window seat

Part of a number of refurbishments undertaken all as one project. This window seat was another piece commissioned by Ruth of Preston Capes using Warwick Marco fabric

Waiting area seating

Antique nursing chair

Antique nursing chair

 Also in the office development "Meet by the Park", this is one of two seating units custom built in our workshop to exactly fit into alcoves within the development

Antique nursing chair

Antique nursing chair

Antique nursing chair

Helen of Kenilworth was delighted with the results of this nursing chair brought back to life in our workshop using beautiful classic Linwood Bryher fabric

Commissions April/May 2019

Recovered recliner

Recovered Ikea Corner Sofa

Recovered Ikea Corner Sofa

Christine and David of Stratford on Avon were really pleased with this refurbishment of a comfortable recliner that they had had for many years

Recovered Ikea Corner Sofa

Recovered Ikea Corner Sofa

Recovered Ikea Corner Sofa

Fiona of Warwick just couldn't find another sofa to fit so perfectly in her living room. A very reasonable price blue felt wool effect fabric was just what she wanted.

Antique Child's Chair

Recovered Ikea Corner Sofa

Traditional Crinoline Chair

Lucy and Mick of Kenilworth were delighted with this frame up rebuild of a delightful family heir loom. Finished in gold velvet with blue buttons and matching double piping.

Traditional Crinoline Chair

Traditional Crinoline Chair

Traditional Crinoline Chair

Helen of Kenilworth was very pleased with our very challenging restoration of this rosewood and iron frame chair finished in a sumptuous buttoned velvet

Restored hanging seat

Traditional Crinoline Chair

Restored hanging seat

Lucy and Mick of Kenilworth commissioned us to make a new custom seat and canopy for this restored garden hanging seat done in waterproof outdoor fabric

Antique button back

Traditional Crinoline Chair

Restored hanging seat

Helen of Kenilworth was so thrilled to have this adorable small buttoned-back chair restored to its original glory using this very popular classic Linwood fabric.

Commissions February/March 2019

Dining chairs

Wow factor arm chair

Wow factor arm chair

Lorraine in Stratford on Avon was delighted when we gave her old dining chairs a new refreshed designer look to match her household decor

Wow factor arm chair

Wow factor arm chair

Wow factor arm chair

Another bold statement for Kate of Warwick. Pictured in our workshop, certainly one you can't buy in the shops! Pink velvet with multicoloured buttons.

Antique dining set

Wow factor arm chair

Window seat cushions

Mark and  Jane were delighted with this complete traditional restoration of some very old family heir looms. Set of 10 dining chairs and 2 carvers in red velvet

Window seat cushions

Ring backed dining chairs

Window seat cushions

Catherine from Wellsbourne has had many compliments about this lovely window seat created using exclusive high-end Linwood printed and coordinated plain velvet.

Ring backed dining chairs

Ring backed dining chairs

Ring backed dining chairs

Becky was impressed when we customised her standard dining chairs into these stunning creations with ring backs and chrome studding

Transformation

Ring backed dining chairs

Ring backed dining chairs

As a regular customer of ours, Norma was pleased with the transformation of this chair with a lovely high-end fabric choice

Commissions January 2019

Window seat

Loose cover occasional chair

Loose cover occasional chair

Kate of Warwick was delighted with her new window seat in brightly coloured velvet. A well made piece brought to life!

Loose cover occasional chair

Loose cover occasional chair

Loose cover occasional chair

Jane of Leamington was impressed by her colourful well fitted loose cover bringing a new lease of life to a modern chair

Dining chairs

Loose cover occasional chair

Loose cover occasional chair

Eight dining chairs (originally plain wood) all in bright coloured velvet make an exciting statement for Kate of Warwick

Loose cover occasional chair

Loose cover occasional chair

Loose cover occasional chair

A well fitted loose cover with skirt transformed this occasional chair to match Mark and Jane's blue decor

Chaise Lounge

Loose cover occasional chair

Miniture arm chair

Terry and Sue of Leaminton were pleased with this complete bottom-up rebuild with extensive frame repairs and new springs

Miniture arm chair

Loose cover occasional chair

Miniture arm chair

Kim from Warwick had a lovely new fixed cover her miniature arm chair which had been in her family for generations.

Commissions 2017 - 2018

Ballon back chair

Ballon back chair

Ballon back chair

Norma from Leamington was delighted with this complete rebuild of a family heirloom balloon back antique chair

Directors chairs

Ballon back chair

Ballon back chair

Kim from Warwick was over the moon with her directors chairs upholstered in especially imported weather proof fabric

6 dining chairs

Ballon back chair

6 dining chairs

Dave and Muriel from Wellesbourne were very pleased with their refurbished dining set done with all new seat foam and fabric

Snuggle seat

Pair of Parker Knolls

6 dining chairs

Belinda from Stratford on Avon chose this lovely soft wool-effect washable fabric for the loose cover on her snuggle chair

Grandma's rocker

Pair of Parker Knolls

Pair of Parker Knolls

Vicky from Leamington was so happy to see her grandma's rocker given a new lease of life and contemporary look

Pair of Parker Knolls

Pair of Parker Knolls

Pair of Parker Knolls

Elaine from Warwick was impressed by this complete refurbishment of her pair of matching retro Parker Knoll chairs 

Bespoke kitchen seating

Dominic from Leamington Spa was delighted with the advice and help we gave him with this custom made kitchen seating area which we finished for him in grey velvet.

Wave love seat

Sam from Gaydon was very pleased with this re-cover of an unusual wave shaped love seat in stunning King Fisher blue 

Kitchen seat with storage

Pattern matched fixed cover

Nick and Gill from Wellesbourne were happy to take our advice on the design of this faux suede kitchen seating with matching dining chairs which we upholstered and installed

Pattern matched fixed cover

Pattern matched fixed cover

Pattern matched fixed cover

Judith from Leamington was delighted with this fixed cover sofa with challenging perfect pattern matching

Parker Knoll Statesman

Pattern matched fixed cover

Parker Knoll Statesman

Jess from Warwick was impressed by this "James Bond villain" 60s collectable item Parker Knoll Statesman with multicoloured buttons.

Conservatory cushions

Pattern matched fixed cover

Parker Knoll Statesman

Graeme and Julie from Radford Semele were delighted with these replacement cushions for their cherished set of conservatory furniture 

Chaise Lounge

Cherished Arm Chair

Cherished Arm Chair

Micala Upholstery

Jonathan of Rugby commissioned this stunning chaise lounge in gorgeous new fabric and requiring a complete seat rebuild and various new fixings.

Cherished Arm Chair

Cherished Arm Chair

Cherished Arm Chair

Micala Upholstery

Harriett of Warwick wanted to rebuild this family heirloom supplied as a bare frame and completely upholstered with extensive frame repair and wood finishing

Sofa and cushions

Cherished Arm Chair

Loose cover armchair

Micala Upholstery

Ginny from Wellesbourne loved this fabulous loose cover with detailed pattern matching and complementary cushions. All in high quality fabrics 

Loose cover armchair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Loose cover armchair

Julie and Mark from Warwick were pleased with this great example of a well fitting loose with arm caps instantly improving the look of a tired old chair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Teresa of Kenilworth loved that this chair was completely restored to its former glory including complete wood refinishing and frame repair

Bedroom chair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Parker Knoll fireside chair

Carolyn of Bishops Tachbrook was delighted with the transformation of this stylish bedroom chair with striking velvet all trimmed in double piping

Fixed cover arm chair

Fixed cover arm chair

Fixed cover arm chair

Gareth from Rugby was delighted with this recover of a discarded arm chair done in a striking colour choice

Loose cover sofa

Fixed cover arm chair

Fixed cover arm chair

Greame and Julie from Radford Semele were extremely happy with this loose cover which perfectly complements  their other furnishings

Refurbished Antique

Fixed cover arm chair

Refurbished Antique

 Alison was delighted with her traditional chair being given a contemporary look  using a popular and hard wearing Linwood Weave

Quality loose cover

Quality loose cover

Refurbished Antique

We transformed Fiona's sofa with this exceptional quality loose cover in Fryetts Naples Velvet including replacement cushions to seat and back 

Fixed cover chair

Quality loose cover

Daring loose cover

Maggie from Whitnash was delighted  with her fabulous chair cover in contemporary and on trend silver grey velvet fixed cover.

Daring loose cover

Quality loose cover

Daring loose cover

 Jane from Kenilworth chose this striking snake skin print fabric for her new loose covers and was very pleased with the results 

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