Summerdale Mills Fabric and Home Decorating Center

Upholstery Shop in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania

4.4(22 reviews)
(215) 335-94948101 Frankford Ave, Philadelphia, PA 19136View on Yelp
Summerdale Mills Fabric and Home Decorating Center - upholstery in Philadelphia, PA

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About Summerdale Mills Fabric and Home Decorating Center

Summerdale Mills Fabric and Home Decorating Center brings a rare combination of fabric retail and furniture reupholstery services to Philadelphia, making it a one-stop shop for homeowners and interior designers alike. With a 4.4-star rating from 22 reviews, customers consistently praise the variety of materials on offer. Philadelphia's older rowhouse neighborhoods mean a steady demand for quality reupholstery, and having fabric selection in-house makes the whole process faster and more cohesive. They also handle shades and blinds, rounding out their home decorating services.

Services

Fabric Stores
Shades & Blinds
Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

Furniture reupholstery here means stripping old fabric down to the frame, checking the structural integrity, replacing padding where needed, and fitting new fabric to a clean finish. The in-house fabric store lets you choose from hundreds of materials, from durable everyday blends to designer-grade textiles, without ordering blind from a catalog. Their shades and blinds service covers measuring, fitting, and installing window treatments that coordinate with your reupholstered pieces. This integrated approach is especially useful for interior designers managing multiple rooms at once.

Service Area

Summerdale Mills primarily serves the Philadelphia metro area, including neighborhoods like Northeast Philadelphia, Mayfair, and Frankford. Customers from surrounding communities in Montgomery and Bucks Counties also make the trip for the combined fabric and reupholstery services.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I bring my own fabric to Summerdale Mills for reupholstery?
Yes, most upholstery shops in Philadelphia will work with customer-supplied fabric, though it's worth confirming the yardage requirements before you bring it in. Keep in mind that using shop-supplied fabric typically comes with a warranty on the material itself.
How long does a furniture reupholstery project usually take?
Most standard pieces like sofas or armchairs take anywhere from one to three weeks, depending on the shop's current workload and the complexity of the job. Custom fabric orders or structural repairs can add time, so it's best to ask for a timeline estimate when you drop off the piece.
Do they handle shades and blinds installation in Philadelphia homes?
Yes, shades and blinds installation typically includes an in-home measurement appointment followed by fabrication and fitting. Coordinating window treatments with newly reupholstered furniture is a popular request from interior designers working on full-room projects.
Is it worth reupholstering an older sofa, or should I just buy new?
If the frame is solid hardwood and the piece has sentimental or design value, reupholstery almost always makes more financial sense than buying a comparable quality sofa new. A well-built older sofa reupholstered with quality fabric can outlast most new furniture sold at retail today.
What types of fabric work best for high-traffic living room furniture?
Performance fabrics like solution-dyed acrylics, tight-weave polyester blends, and treated microfibers hold up well in busy households. Staff at fabric-forward shops like this one can point you toward materials rated for durability by rub count, which is a reliable indicator of wear resistance.
Can they reupholster dining chairs in addition to sofas?
Absolutely, dining chairs are among the most common reupholstery jobs because the seats and backs take constant wear. Pricing per chair is generally lower than larger pieces, and doing a full set at once usually gets you a better overall rate.

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