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Autumn Upholstery Workshop Highlights

We’ve been busy over the last two months having great fun with clients taking part in our Upholstery Workshops in our chapel in Scholar Green, Cheshire. It has been such a refreshing change being more relaxed with COVID restrictions and things are...

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What types of dining chairs can you transform?

Are you unsure on whether your type of dining chair can be transformed? Look no further, in this blog we will be showing you the types of dining sets we have had the pleasure of updating and transforming to give you some ideas on how your furniture can be saved from the tip. We have done a range of projects from antique furniture, to modern day dining sets so be sure to know we can help you on your upholstery journey.

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Exciting news- Two New Upcoming Upholstery Workshops and ‘Refer a friend’ scheme

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Struggling for fabric inspiration for your dining chair makeover?

Choosing a fabric to upholster your dining chairs in can be a difficult decision, especially with so many options to choose from. Not only do we help our clients with the design process of the upholstery, but also mainly with fabric choices. We know that durability and practicality can also be major decision contributors when considering fabrics- not just appearance.

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There’s a reason why we need your dining table furniture order in by September

With our furniture being bespoke and handmade, the creating process takes slightly longer than if you buy from the high street. There are many processes which our tables go through before being delivered to your door, and we want to make sure you avoid any disappointment and have your dining table with you by the festive period. Christmas is only around the corner so why not get in touch and make sure you have the perfect family dining table to celebrate around after a not so normal Christmas last year!

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Do you always run out of seats at Christmas?

Do you always run out of seating at Christmas? Is there always someone sitting on a patio chair or an odd stool? Christmas is one of the busiest times of year for the majority of us and entertaining can get hectic in the dining room. Trying to find matching chairs to existing dining sets you have can be very difficult, but at Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors, we are here to solve your dining chair worries.

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Fabric Ideas For Your Stool

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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Fabric Ideas for your Upholstered Crate

Choosing a fabric for your upholstery crate can be difficult, especially when there are so many options available. There are various different aspects to choose from such as the pattern, colour and texture of the fabric. We thought it would be useful to share some fabric inspiration and how these have been used by our upholstery workshop clients in situ.

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Semper Hopkins Chapel Renovation continues

The 6th anniversary of Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors nearly passed us by on the 30th June 2021. I was so busy working and finishing my year end accounts I nearly let it slip by without standing back to reflect on how far we have come in that time!

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Stool Upholstery Workshop – The Highlights of Our New Workshop

On Friday 18th June 2021 we hosted our first stool workshop which is one of our brand-new courses. What an amazing day we all had. All of the months of planning through these challenging few months have been absolutely worth it.

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Dining Chair Upholstery Makeovers from the Cheshire based Workshop

Do you have a set of dining chairs which need a revamp or simply don’t match your interiors anymore? There is no need to waste a perfectly good set of chairs when you have the chance to give them a completely new look! Instead of going out and buying a whole new dining set you can really get creative with fabrics to revamp your dining chairs and have the opportunity to have something completely different to what is on the high street.

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Step by Step Guide On How To Make Single Piping

There are so many different skills to master in most crafts and trades. You will always find you are learning new skills, tips and tricks to make your life easier. We are frequently asked for demonstrations and how we make things so we thought it would be useful to give you some insider tips. In this blog, we will be giving you a step by step demonstration on how to make single piping.

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Cheshire East upholstery business recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign

We've been recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign I'm extremely excited to announce that SEMPER HOPKINS UPHOLSTERY & INTERIORS LIMITED has been selected as one of the UK's top 100 small businesses by the Small Business Saturday UK #SmallBiz100

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August Adventures: Striking the Perfect Balance between work and play

I love doing my monthly round up. It's an opportunity for me to take a moment to reflect back on what we’ve been up to and celebrate my accomplishments.

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Why Our Material Choices Stand for Sustainability: A Commitment to the Planet

Sustainability has been a cornerstone of our business values since the very beginning, when we first began repurposing old furniture and breathing new life into it.

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Can you Open Your Mind to New Ideas, Challenge your thoughts and Spark Conversation?

It is already 5 months into 2022… Where has this year gone already? Normally by now, a lot of us have either stuck by our new year's resolutions or they disappeared just around February time? I am happy to say this year I have definitely (so far) stuck to my resolutions and attempted to make time for myself.

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Exciting new project for one of our favourite pubs!

We've recently had the pleasure of completing a special project for the Brownlow Inn. It was a privilege to be able to work with them as it is one of our favourite places to eat as a family. We have been going there for family celebratory meals for years including our engagement and pre-wedding night, so as you can imagine, it holds lots of special memories. So we couldn't be more proud to see some of our furniture taking pride of place in their bar eating area.

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Making a Mark in the Chapel’s History

Having taken on the chapel in 2016, it wasn’t just a physical renovation we were undertaking, we were also becoming part of the history of this beautiful building that originated in the village in 1892.

Team Building, Upholstery Workshop

Are you curious to find out how upholstery could help you on a team building activity?

When people hear the word upholstery they think sofa’s, footstools, armchairs. They don’t automatically think of an experience that can be enjoyed by your team.

Autumn Upholstery Workshop Highlights

What types of dining chairs can you transform?

Exciting news- Two New Upcoming Upholstery Workshops and ‘Refer a friend’ scheme

Struggling for fabric inspiration for your dining chair makeover?

There’s a reason why we need your dining table furniture order in by September

Do you always run out of seats at Christmas?

Fabric Ideas For Your Stool

Fabric Ideas for your Upholstered Crate

Semper Hopkins Chapel Renovation continues

Stool Upholstery Workshop – The Highlights of Our New Workshop

Dining Chair Upholstery Makeovers from the Cheshire based Workshop

Step by Step Guide On How To Make Single Piping

Cheshire East upholstery business recognised as one of UK’s most exciting firms in #SmallBiz100 national campaign

August Adventures: Striking the Perfect Balance between work and play

Why Our Material Choices Stand for Sustainability: A Commitment to the Planet

Can you Open Your Mind to New Ideas, Challenge your thoughts and Spark Conversation?

Exciting new project for one of our favourite pubs!

Making a Mark in the Chapel’s History

Are you curious to find out how upholstery could help you on a team building activity?

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