Martel Upholstery

Upholstery Shop in Boston, Massachusetts

(617) 269-6640110 K St, Boston, MA 02127View on Yelp

About Martel Upholstery

Martel Upholstery operates out of Boston, Massachusetts, combining furniture reupholstery with interior design services and a furniture showroom under one roof. This kind of setup is particularly well-suited to Boston's dense urban market, where homeowners, renters upgrading furnished apartments, and property managers all need reliable sources for quality furnishings and custom work. The shop's South Boston location puts it close to a neighborhood that's seen significant residential investment over the past decade, creating steady demand for interior updates.

Services

Interior Design
Furniture Stores
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Martel offers furniture reupholstery for residential and commercial pieces, covering sofas, chairs, sectionals, and custom bench seating. Their interior design component means they can help clients choose fabrics and finishes that work with a broader room scheme, not just replace a covering in isolation. The furniture store side of the business gives customers the option to browse ready-made pieces alongside custom work, which is useful when a piece isn't worth restoring and replacement makes more sense.

Service Area

Martel Upholstery serves Boston and the surrounding neighborhoods, including South Boston, Dorchester, Roxbury, and the South End. Clients from nearby suburbs like Quincy and Milton also make the trip in for custom work. The shop's city location makes it accessible by both car and public transit for Boston-area customers.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can an upholstery shop also help with interior design decisions?
Some upholstery shops, including those that combine design services with their craft work, can help you think through color palettes, fabric textures, and furniture placement alongside the technical reupholstery work. This is especially useful if you're redoing a whole room rather than just fixing one piece. Having a designer who understands materials firsthand tends to produce more practical results.
Does Martel Upholstery work with commercial clients?
Shops with showroom and design capabilities often serve commercial clients like restaurants, hotels, and property management companies, not just homeowners. Commercial upholstery typically uses contract-grade fabrics rated for higher wear and easier cleaning. If you manage a property in the Boston area, it's worth asking about volume pricing and turnaround options.
What's the difference between buying new furniture and reupholstering existing pieces?
Reupholstery makes sense when the frame of your existing furniture is high quality, since solid frames often outlast the fabric by decades. New furniture at a comparable quality level can cost significantly more than restoring what you have. A shop that sells both new and reupholstered furniture can give you an honest comparison.
Can I find fabric samples at the shop before choosing?
Most full-service upholstery shops keep fabric sample books on hand so you can feel the textures and see the colors in person. This is far more reliable than picking from a photo online, since colors and textures look different in different lighting conditions. Bringing a photo of your room or a pillow for color matching can also help.
How does upholstery work for commercial restaurant seating?
Restaurant seating takes heavy daily use, so the right fabric choice is critical. Commercial-grade vinyl and treated textiles are designed to handle spills, cleaning chemicals, and constant friction far better than residential fabrics. A shop experienced in commercial work will steer you toward materials with appropriate durability ratings.
Is it possible to change the style of a piece during reupholstery?
Yes, and it's one of the more satisfying aspects of the process. A boxy mid-century chair can get a fresh look with updated fabric, or a traditional sofa can be modernized with a cleaner textile pattern. Some structural changes, like removing button tufting or adding nail head trim, are also possible. Discuss your vision with the shop during the initial consultation.

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