RENEW, RESTORE AND REFRESH YOUR CHERISHED FURNITURE

Maybe it’s your great-grandmother’s antique sofa — with its beautiful, curved back and delicate details — that resides in the attic because the strawberry-velvet fabric doesn’t quite match your décor. Or perhaps it’s a sturdy, special chair that fills just the right space, but the fabric is faded and fraying.

This is where Reupholstery Charlotte can help. The 50+-year-old company provides furniture upholstery, with more than 1,000 designer fabrics to choose from. The company also works with commercial clients, from restaurants to hotels to retail centers. You’ll spot its work locally in places like Maggiano’s, SouthPark Mall, Myers Park Country Club, Napa on Providence and Charlotte Motor Speedway.

Reupholstery Charlotte’s turnkey process is simple, convenient and reliable, offering customers in-home appointments, along with free pickup and delivery in most cases.

“We save our customers a lot of time and frustration,” says owner Pat Taft. “There are not many fabric stores still open in the area, and it’s difficult to purchase fabric online. You need to see it and feel it to make sure it’s the best fit. We help select the best fabric, take the furniture on the spot and bring it back when completed.”

Turnaround time for most projects is about four weeks. All work is done by hand by Reupholstery Charlotte’s skilled, experienced craftsmen in the company’s large production shop. With an extensive background in customer service and a master’s degree in communication, Taft understands the value of exceeding clients’ expectations. And while reupholstering furniture is an eco-conscious choice that saves it from the landfill, Taft is honest with her customers. “I treat people’s money like it’s my own,” she says. “I tell them if they are better off purchasing new versus reupholstering a piece.”