Custom Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Sacramento, California

4.5(24 reviews)
(916) 284-32044447 Auburn Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95841View on Yelp
Custom Upholstery - upholstery in Sacramento, CA

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About Custom Upholstery

Custom Upholstery is a Sacramento furniture reupholstery shop with a 4.5 rating from 24 customers, reflecting dependable work and solid customer experiences. Sacramento has no shortage of older homes with quality furniture worth preserving, from Craftsman bungalow armchairs to mid-century modern sofas that are genuinely worth restoring. A shop with 'custom' in the name signals an emphasis on tailored results rather than a one-size-fits-all approach. That matters when you're working on a piece with an unusual shape or specific design requirements.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Custom Upholstery specializes in furniture reupholstery, which means taking your existing piece and giving it a completely new surface treatment from the frame up. The process covers everything from removing old fabric and evaluating the condition of springs and webbing to selecting new cushion fill and finishing fabric. Custom work often includes matching a specific color palette, accommodating an irregular frame, or sourcing a fabric that fits a particular interior design direction. Projects range from simple dining chair pad replacements to full sectional sofa recoveries.

Service Area

Custom Upholstery is based in Sacramento and serves customers throughout the city and neighboring communities in the greater Sacramento Valley. Clients from the Natomas, Pocket, and Arden-Arcade areas regularly bring pieces in for work. The shop is also accessible to customers coming in from the Elk Grove and Rancho Cordova corridors.

Frequently Asked Questions

What does 'custom upholstery' actually mean compared to standard reupholstery?
Standard reupholstery swaps old fabric for new using the original design. Custom work means adapting the process to specific design requirements, like a unique fabric, an unusual frame shape, or a tailored cushion profile that doesn't match what the piece originally had.
Can you match an existing fabric or color in my home?
Shops that specialize in custom work often have access to a wider range of fabric suppliers and can source materials that closely match existing colors or patterns in your home. Bringing a fabric swatch or photo to your consultation helps the upholsterer find the best match.
How firm or soft can I make my new cushions?
Cushion firmness is fully adjustable depending on the foam density and fill materials used. You can request a firmer seat for better support or a softer feel using down-wrapped foam, and a good upholsterer will guide you based on how the piece will be used.
Is reupholstering a vintage piece more expensive than a modern one?
It can be, because older pieces often require more careful disassembly, spring retying, or frame repairs before new fabric goes on. That said, vintage furniture frames are often significantly more durable than newer mass-produced pieces, so the investment tends to hold up longer.
Can upholstery shops work from an interior designer's specifications?
Yes, and many shops that do custom work are set up to collaborate directly with designers. This usually means following specific fabric codes, COM (customer's own material) requirements, and precise finish details that match a broader design project.
How do I know if my furniture frame is worth reupholstering?
Solid hardwood frames with good joinery, like kiln-dried oak or maple, are almost always worth the investment. Particleboard or lightweight frames often aren't, because the material can crack or shift during the reupholstery process and won't hold staples and tacks reliably.

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