Updating Upholstered Furniture

Upholstery Shop in Minneapolis, Minnesota

(763) 203-5721, Minneapolis, MN 55413View on Yelp

About Updating Upholstered Furniture

Updating Upholstered Furniture is a Minneapolis-based reupholstery provider serving one of the Midwest's most design-conscious cities. Minneapolis homeowners, renters in historic neighborhoods like Linden Hills or Kingfield, and interior designers sourcing local craftspeople all have strong reasons to work with a neighborhood shop rather than shipping pieces out of state. The name itself signals the shop's focus: giving existing furniture a second life through new fabric, updated styling, and refreshed cushioning. It's a practical choice in a city where quality older furniture is common in century-old homes.

Services

Furniture Reupholstery

Services & Process

The shop handles furniture reupholstery for residential clients, covering pieces like sofas, sectionals, armchairs, wingbacks, benches, and upholstered bed frames. Each project starts with stripping the old fabric and inspecting the underlying structure, including the springs, webbing, and frame joints, before any new material goes on. Cushion foam replacement is often part of the process, especially in older pieces where the original foam has compressed beyond comfort. Fabric selection is a key part of the service, and customers typically choose from a range of materials including cotton blends, velvet, linen, and performance fabrics suited to their lifestyle.

Service Area

The shop is based in Minneapolis and serves customers across the city's many neighborhoods as well as surrounding suburbs including St. Louis Park, Richfield, Edina, and Brooklyn Park. Inner-ring suburbs and north metro communities are also within reasonable reach for drop-off appointments.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can a Minneapolis upholstery shop match my existing home decor when selecting fabric?
Yes, most shops will work with you to match or complement your current color palette and style. Bringing in a photo of the room or even a fabric swatch from your curtains or rug can help the shop guide you toward materials that coordinate well.
Is reupholstering furniture in Minneapolis more expensive than buying new?
For lower-end furniture, buying new might be cheaper. But for solid, well-constructed pieces, reupholstery often costs less than replacing with comparable quality, and you keep a piece that already fits your space. It's a judgment call based on the furniture's frame quality and sentimental value.
Can I reupholster just the cushions on my sofa without redoing the whole piece?
It depends on whether your existing fabric is still in good shape. If the frame fabric is faded or worn, recovering just the cushions may look mismatched. A shop can assess whether partial reupholstery makes visual sense or whether doing the full piece is a better use of your money.
Do Minneapolis upholstery shops work with interior designers?
Many do, and some shops actively cultivate relationships with local designers and staging companies. If you're a designer sourcing upholstery work for a client project, it's worth asking whether the shop offers trade pricing or can accommodate project-based timelines.
How do I transport a large sofa to an upholstery shop in Minneapolis?
Many people use a truck rental, borrow a van from a friend, or ask the shop if they offer pickup service. Some shops partner with movers or offer their own pickup and delivery for an added fee. It's always worth asking before assuming you need to figure out transportation on your own.
What's the difference between reupholstering and slipcovers?
Slipcovers are a removable fabric covering that fits over the existing upholstery, making them easier to wash and swap out. Reupholstering involves removing the old fabric entirely and permanently applying new material to the frame. Reupholstering typically produces a cleaner, more tailored look and is a better long-term solution for heavily worn pieces.

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