If you are going to reupholster the first thing you need to do is find a great local upholsterer and a local Design Center that carries a large selection of fabrics. Some upholsterers will have a decent selection of fabrics available at their shop, but they can't compete with the selection at a design center. The upholsterer might still need to purchase the fabric if your local design center is "to the trade only".

Labor and fabrics won't be cheap, but can be worth it if the original pieces are of good quality.

Why do you want to reupholster these items?

I did actually have some stuff reupholstered but that was because they had very unique styles including wood frames that were part of the design.

Reupholstery is very expensive and in your case you aren't going to savage much if anything except the frame - which may or may not be in good condition.

I did have some chairs and a sofa also made by the upholsterer but this was because I could get exactly the configuration I wanted - size, style, fabric, seat depth;wide; type of fill etc.

You have three posts going for this room. I suggest it is not the way to do it. Responders will have no idea what is going on with the other two and you will wind up with a mish mash of uncoordinated ideas.

I wouldn't give you advice on this post, because you have two asking for help with paint color and rugs.

Why not start over? If the painting is the inspiration piece, then use it as the topic for paint, rug and fabric.

Unless those pieces were really expensive when you bought them they're not going to be worth recovering. It sounds like you're a little all over the place, so if you haven't already, compile an Ideabook of rooms you like to help you refine your style and convey what you like to others. If you haven't redecorated in a while it can be overwhelming, but if you put a lot of thought into it you can end up with a result you like. I have started with a piece or art or fabric as a jumping off point for decorating a room in the past, but if you don't think everything through before you start buying things you won't end up with a coherent result. You are going to get piecemeal and incomplete advice from strangers on the internet, so if this process is too daunting for you, consult a designer.

Thanks elcieg! I didn’t know how to go about this and was afraid too many different questions on one room would be confusing. Thanks for explaining how this all works and thanks for your patience! Chispa, great advice on using a design center. Helen, those are great points! the pieces have been loved on by two kitties in the past. We like the shape of both and have not been able to find similar furniture in the stores.

thanks kandrewspa!

Another thing to consider these days is that it might be quicker to get fabric and reupholster than order new furniture through a mid/high quality furniture store. You'd have to find out the availability of fabric and upholsterer versus lead times for any new furniture.

Last year I was able to get 4 chairs and a large set of outdoor cushions reupholstered in 10 weeks, which was way shorter than any lead times for new furniture orders, which were running around 12-18 months at that time.

Great point! our local fabric store recommended an upholsterer. we recommended him to friends and he did a great job. the fabric store near us has beautiful drapery fabrics, but we were not as successful finding upholstery fabric with them. we have looked everywhere in our town so we may have to branch out to other places. 🙂

For the sofa/chairs I suggest you look at the indoor/outdoor and/or Crypton/Performance upholstery fabrics they have available these days. Amazing selections out there that provide style and durability all in tone.

I used this fabric on 2 of my chairs:

By the way, we wantto say ”thanks soooo much!” for all of your comments and your patience with us! We really didn’t know where to begin with this room, and feel overwhelmed. Your comments have given us a great start! We think a grey wall and laminate (or luxury vinyl) with big rug will be great!