Miller C M Finishing & Design

Upholstery Shop in Seattle, Washington

5(2 reviews)
(206) 782-8291831 NW 49th St, Seattle, WA 98107View on Yelp

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About Miller C M Finishing & Design

Miller C M Finishing and Design is a Seattle-based shop offering both furniture reupholstery and furniture repair, earning a perfect 5.0-star rating from its customers. The combination of finishing and design in the name suggests a craftsperson-led operation that thinks about the whole piece, not just the fabric on top. Seattle's eclectic mix of historic homes, modern condos, and design-forward residents creates demand for shops that can handle both structural repairs and aesthetic transformations. This shop appears to serve customers who want quality work from someone who genuinely cares about the outcome.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery
Furniture Repair

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery here means fully rebuilding a piece from the inside out, including spring inspection, padding replacement, and fabric installation. The repair side of the business handles structural problems like cracked frames, loose joints, broken legs, and damaged wood surfaces. Finishing work likely includes wood staining, lacquering, and surface restoration that completes the look after upholstery or structural repairs are done. Having both skill sets in one shop means a damaged antique chair, for example, can get its frame repaired and its fabric replaced without visiting two different places.

Service Area

Miller C M Finishing and Design serves Seattle and the surrounding neighborhoods throughout the city. Customers from the north end near Greenwood and the shop's likely base make up much of the clientele. The shop is also accessible to clients coming in from neighboring Shoreline, Lake Forest Park, and other nearby communities.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can one shop handle both wood repair and fabric reupholstery on the same piece?
Yes, and having that done in one place is a real advantage. The craftsperson can sequence the work properly, doing any structural or wood repairs before the new fabric goes on so nothing gets damaged during the process.
What does furniture finishing involve beyond reupholstery?
Finishing covers the wood surfaces of a piece, including stripping old finish, staining to a new color, and applying protective topcoats. It's what gives wood furniture that polished, intentional look that holds up over time.
Do you work with interior designers in Seattle?
Many upholstery and finishing shops maintain working relationships with local interior designers. Designers often bring client pieces directly to trusted craftspeople they know will execute the work correctly and on time.
Can you restore furniture that has both water damage and torn upholstery?
Absolutely. Water damage to wood and fabric is a common combination, especially in Seattle where humidity is a factor. A shop with both repair and upholstery skills can address the wood damage first, then move on to new fabric once the structure is sound.
How do I find the right fabric for a vintage piece I'm having reupholstered?
A good craftsperson will help you think through the period and style of the piece and suggest fabrics that complement it. You don't have to match the original exactly, but choosing something appropriate to the furniture's era makes the finished piece look intentional.
Is a 5-star rated shop worth paying more for compared to a cheaper option?
For furniture you care about, yes. A well-regarded shop is more likely to use quality materials, take the time to do the job right, and stand behind their work if something isn't right. The cost difference usually shows up in how long the work lasts.

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