Upholstery & Reupholstery
Custom Upholstery & Furniture Reupholstery in Waltham, MA
Sofas, dining chairs, headboards, benches, ottomans and window-seat cushions rebuilt and recovered in the fabric you choose — for homes throughout Greater Boston.
Pickup
& delivery in Greater Boston
Rebuilt
Springs, webbing & padding
Your fabric
Or ours — thousands to choose
Sustainable
Keep good frames out of landfill
Pickup
Available in nearby towns
Keep the Frame, Change Everything Else
Reupholstery Is Usually the Better Buy
A hardwood frame from a Waltham estate sale or an inherited Newton wing chair is often built better than anything at today's price point. Reupholstery keeps that frame, replaces the webbing, springs, padding and fabric, and hands you a piece that fits your room and lasts another few decades.
It is also the only way to get a sofa in the exact fabric as your drapery. Pair a recovered chair with custom drapery or a fabric Roman shade for a finished, coordinated room.
Quick frame test
What We Recover
Pieces We Take On
Sofas & sectionals
Chairs
Headboards & beds
Cushions & seats
- Ottomans
- Slipcovers
- Decorative pillows
- Bolsters
- Cornice boxes
- Upholstered walls
- Porch & sunroom cushions
- Antique restoration
Built to Last
What Happens Inside Your Piece
Frame repair
Springs & webbing
New padding
Pattern matching
Tailored details
Performance fabrics
Fabric Guidance
Choosing the Right Upholstery Fabric
Fabric for a sofa that gets daily use needs very different specs than fabric for a guest-room headboard. We look at abrasion ratings, fiber content, weave and cleanability, and we calculate exact yardage — including pattern repeat — before you buy anything.
You are welcome to supply your own fabric (COM), or choose from our sample library at the Moody Street showroom.
- Durability rating (rub count)
- Stain & fade resistance
- Pattern repeat and yardage
- Texture and hand
- Pet-friendly weaves
- Indoor/outdoor options
Our Process
How Reupholstery Works
- 1
Assess the piece
Send a photo to info@designsinblinds.com or bring it in. We check the frame and give a ballpark. - 2
Pick fabric & details
Choose fabric, cushion fill and trim details; we confirm yardage and final pricing. - 3
Strip & rebuild
Old fabric and padding come off, frame and springs are repaired, new padding goes on. - 4
Recover & deliver
New fabric is applied, pattern matched and finished, then delivered back to your home.
Where We Work
Upholstery for Greater Boston Homes
Pickup and delivery can be arranged for Waltham, Newton, Weston, Wellesley, Belmont, Lexington, Cambridge and neighboring towns.
Interior designers can send client pieces through our trade program, and homeowners can ask about furniture during a free in-home consultation. See finished pieces in the gallery.
- Written quotes
- Exact yardage calculation
- COM fabric welcome
- Local pickup
"My grandmother's chairs look better than they did when she bought them — and they match the new drapery perfectly."
Have a piece in mind? Send a photo for a quick ballpark estimate.
Designer Tips
Six Guidelines Our Designers Swear By
Start with how the room is used
A bedroom needs darkness and quiet, a home office needs glare control, a family room needs durability and easy operation. Function first, then style — the right fabric or shade follows naturally once we know what the room has to do every day.
Mount higher and wider than you think
Hanging drapery hardware close to the ceiling and extending it past the window casing makes windows look taller and lets panels stack off the glass. It is the single easiest way to make a room feel bigger and brighter.
Layer for flexibility
A functional shade underneath and decorative drapery on top gives you privacy by day, darkness at night and softness year-round. Layering also adds insulation that you will notice during a Greater Boston winter.
Mind the sun
South- and west-facing rooms fade floors, rugs and upholstery. Solar shades, lined drapery and UV-resistant fabrics protect what you have invested in without shutting out the view.
Keep kids and pets safe
Cordless lifts and motorized shades remove dangling cords entirely. We recommend them by default in nurseries, children's rooms and any home with curious pets.
Think about the whole house
Consistent shade colors and hardware finishes from the street give a home a tidy, cohesive look, even when every room inside uses a different style. We plan exterior appearance as carefully as interior design.
Local & Trusted
Your Neighborhood Window Treatment Studio in Greater Boston
Designs In Blinds & Drapes is a locally owned studio on Moody Street in Waltham, MA. We are not a national franchise or an online order form — we are the designers, measurers and installers who show up at your door. That local presence means faster scheduling, honest lead times and a real person to call when you need an adjustment years from now.
We serve homeowners across Waltham, Newton, Wellesley, Weston, Lexington, Belmont, Arlington, Cambridge, Brookline, Concord, Natick, Framingham and beyond. Explore every town we serve, see our work in the gallery, or start with a free in-home design consultation.
FAQ
Upholstery Questions
Send a photo to info@designsinblinds.com for a ballpark before you bring the piece in, or call (781) 899-1811.
Is reupholstering worth it, or should I buy new?
If the frame is solid hardwood with joinery rather than staples, reupholstery almost always gives better value and better materials than a new piece at the same price.
How much fabric will I need?
A dining chair seat may take under a yard; a full sofa can take fifteen to twenty. We calculate yardage exactly, including pattern repeat, before you buy anything.
How long does upholstery take?
Generally four to eight weeks depending on the piece and fabric availability.
Do you pick up and deliver in Greater Boston?
Yes, pickup and delivery can be arranged for Waltham, Newton, Weston, Wellesley, Belmont, Lexington, Cambridge and neighboring towns.
Can I use my own fabric?
Yes. Customer's own material (COM) is welcome — we'll tell you exactly how much to order and check that it suits the piece.
What about outdoor cushions?
We make porch, deck and sunroom cushions from solution-dyed outdoor fabrics with quick-dry foam that resist fading and mildew.
Contact Us
Talk With a Waltham Window Treatment Designer
Call, email or stop by the Moody Street showroom. If you would rather we come to you, ask for a free in-home design consultation and we will bring the fabric books, slats and motorized samples to your living room.
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Give Good Furniture a Second Life
Custom upholstery and reupholstery for homes across Waltham, Newton, Weston, Wellesley and Greater Boston, MA.