Iโve always been interested in understanding how things are made. My career before upholstery was in Corporate Retail working for The Co-op Food within Trading and Own Brand Development. I had the opportunity to work with suppliers and manufacturers to sustainably source my own label food products.
Iโve blinked and 7 years have passed since I registered my business as a limited company on the 30th June 2016. I’m sharing my seven top tips for those of you who are starting out on your upholstery journey. Iโve looked back on my experiences and shared the lessons Iโve learnt. Some of these lessons can be applied to more than just upholstery. Hopefully they may inspire and help you too.
Are you new to the world of upholstery? Choosing the right fabric may seem like an arduous process. This is understandable considering all of the fabric types, colour and design that are available. How do you choose the one which is right for you?
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In a recent blog I gave you top three tips on how to choose for your upholstery project. I recommend you choose something simple and small, that has a purpose and what you are interested in.
Thereโs never a dull day being an entrepreneur. The variety of roles you do in your day to day job is exceptional. Some people donโt like the huge number of hats that you have to wear. What I have learnt over the years in business is that you donโt have to be an expert in all of them.
Out first European trip to Belgium and Holland in the motorhome. What an awesome trip. Read our latest blog for the highlights.
Are you thinking about having a go at your first upholstery project, or maybe youโve already had a go and thinking about choosing your next one. I wanted to share my top three tips on how to choose your project.
Where do you get inspiration for your interior style in your home? Lifestyle magazines, pinterest, or โinfluencersโ on social media showing you ideas from inside their own homes?
Do you love being in your home? Do you want your home to look like no one elseโs?
Do you want your home to have your style and vision, and to be filled with furniture that youโve either learnt to make or put your own stamp on.
