Lake Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Rochester, New York

(585) 663-04522824 Lake Ave, Rochester, NY 14612View on Yelp
Lake Upholstery - upholstery in Rochester, NY

About Lake Upholstery

Lake Upholstery is a Rochester, NY furniture reupholstery specialist focused on giving worn or outdated pieces a second life. Rochester's mix of older homes, Victorian-era architecture, and active resale furniture market makes reupholstery a practical and popular choice here. Whether someone has a family heirloom that needs fresh fabric or a thrift store find with good bones, a dedicated reupholstery shop can handle the transformation. The shop's focused category list suggests a straightforward, craft-first approach to the work.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery at Lake Upholstery means stripping down a piece to its frame, replacing padding and batting as needed, and recovering it with new fabric chosen by the customer. This process applies to sofas, loveseats, armchairs, ottomans, dining chairs, and similar upholstered pieces. Structural frame repairs are often part of the job, particularly with older furniture where joints have loosened over decades of use. Fabric selection is a key part of the service, with options ranging from durable everyday fabrics to specialty materials for statement pieces.

Service Area

Lake Upholstery serves Rochester, NY and the broader Monroe County region. Clients from surrounding neighborhoods and communities bring furniture in for reupholstery work, making it a practical option for much of the greater Rochester area.

Frequently Asked Questions

What types of furniture can be reupholstered at Lake Upholstery?
Most upholstered furniture is a candidate for reupholstery, including sofas, armchairs, sectionals, ottomans, and dining chairs. The main requirement is that the frame is structurally sound or repairable.
How do I know if my furniture is worth reupholstering versus replacing it?
If the frame is solid wood and the piece has good proportions or sentimental value, reupholstery is often the better investment. Furniture with particle board or severely damaged frames may cost more to restore than to replace.
Do I need to supply my own fabric for the project?
Some customers bring their own fabric, while others choose from options the shop can source for them. It's worth calling ahead to discuss what works best for your specific project.
Can Lake Upholstery handle antique or vintage furniture without damaging it?
Experienced reupholsterers work with antique pieces regularly, taking care to preserve original details like tufting patterns, nailhead trim, and decorative wood elements. Describing your piece in detail when you call helps the shop prepare appropriately.
How much fabric is typically needed to reupholster a sofa?
A standard three-cushion sofa usually requires between 12 and 20 yards of fabric depending on the pattern repeat and the complexity of the design. Your shop can give you a more precise estimate once they've measured the piece.
Is it possible to change the style of a piece during reupholstery, like adding tufting or changing the leg style?
Style modifications are often possible during a reupholstery project, and many customers take the opportunity to update a piece rather than just restore it. Ask during your consultation what changes are feasible for your specific furniture.

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