By the Yard

Upholstery Shop in Norwalk, Connecticut

4.6(18 reviews)
(203) 845-7966179 Westport Ave, Norwalk, CT 06851View on Yelp
By the Yard - upholstery in Norwalk, CT

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About By the Yard

By the Yard is a well-established Norwalk, Connecticut business that blends a fabric retail operation with furniture reupholstery services and interior design consultation. With 18 reviews and a 4.6 rating, they've built a loyal customer base in Fairfield County, a region known for its interior design consciousness and demand for quality home furnishings. Norwalk's location between Greenwich and Westport means the clientele often includes homeowners and designers with high expectations. This shop meets those expectations by offering fabric selection, skilled reupholstery, and design guidance all in one place.

Services

Fabric Stores
Furniture Reupholstery
Interior Design

Services & Process

By the Yard carries an extensive selection of upholstery fabrics, drapery materials, and decorative textiles that customers can browse and purchase by the yard for their own projects. Their reupholstery service takes over from there, allowing customers to select fabric in the store and have the work done by the same team. Interior design consultations help homeowners and designers pull together color palettes, fabric combinations, and furniture plans for full room projects. That combination of retail, craft, and design expertise makes them a one-stop resource for renovation projects large and small.

Service Area

By the Yard is based in Norwalk and serves customers throughout Fairfield County, including Westport, Darien, Greenwich, and Stamford. Their central location along the Merritt Parkway corridor makes them easy to reach from both the shoreline towns and inland communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I buy fabric here even if I'm not using your reupholstery service?
Yes, By the Yard sells fabric by the yard to retail customers who are doing their own projects or working with another contractor. The selection covers upholstery weights, drapery fabrics, and decorative textiles. It's worth calling ahead to ask about current inventory if you're looking for something specific.
How does interior design consultation work alongside upholstery?
Design consultations at shops like this typically focus on helping you make decisions that work cohesively across a room or project, not just for a single piece of furniture. You might discuss color, pattern, texture, and how the reupholstered piece will interact with existing furniture or planned changes. Some consultations are complimentary when you're also booking upholstery work, while others may have a fee.
How many yards of fabric do I need for a standard sofa?
A typical three-cushion sofa requires somewhere between 12 and 20 yards depending on its size, the fabric pattern, and whether it has a lot of detailed areas like tufting or rolled arms. Patterned fabrics that need to be matched across seams require more yardage than solid colors. Your upholsterer should be able to give you a precise estimate once they've assessed your specific piece.
What's the difference between upholstery fabric and regular fabric?
Upholstery fabric is woven or constructed to handle friction, weight, and repeated use, which regular apparel or drapery fabric isn't built for. It's rated by rub count, which measures how many times the surface can be rubbed before showing wear. Using an inappropriate fabric on furniture can result in premature deterioration, so it matters to choose correctly.
Do you work with interior designers or decorators directly?
Many fabric and upholstery shops in Norwalk and Fairfield County maintain trade relationships with local designers, offering professional pricing or priority scheduling for design trade clients. If you're a designer working on a client project, it's worth asking about their trade program when you reach out. They're generally experienced at working within designer-led timelines.
What's a good fabric choice for a home with pets?
Tightly woven fabrics with a smooth finish tend to be more resistant to pet hair and claw damage than loosely woven or textured options. Performance fabrics with stain-resistant treatments are also a popular choice for pet owners who want something that cleans up easily. The staff at a combined fabric and upholstery shop can point you toward options that balance durability with the look you're going for.

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