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Creating something new from old – Dining Chairs Makeover
In today’s world, it is all too easy to go out and buy a set of dining chairs if your current one is broken or damaged, or is no longer fashionable.
Are you thinking about replacing your existing dining chairs with something new because the…

Are you thinking of starting Upholstery as a hobby. What tools do you need to get you started?
The truth is, I started on my upholstery training years ago because it was a release from my stressful job. It gave me a purpose to learn from others and up my skillset while taking my mind off the challenging day job.
I’m not a person to…

Our First Workshop: The Highlights
On Saturday the 13th of December we hosted our first upholstery workshop...
What an amazing day.
I'm still buzzing from our first workshop. All of the months of planning and rescheduling through these challenging few months have been worth…

Workshops: Covid Safety Measurements
We have put the following measures in place to make the workshops Covid-19 safe. If you have any questions please feel free to contact us on:
Phone number: 01260 609021
Email: hello@shupholstery.co.uk
The safety of our clients and staff are…

Everything you need to know about our upcoming upholstery workshop
We are getting very excited to be running our first workshop on 5th December (fingers crossed following Lockdown updates!!). With further dates planned in January/Feb/March spaces are filling up fast.
We wanted to share more details with you…

COVID 19 message
With the announcement over the weekend of a new lockdown, we want to reassure you that here at Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors we will remain open for business as we can work safely from the workshop.
We can continue to work with clients…

A story of a Monkey, a Puzzle and a Tree…
A story that starts with a tree which's name resonates with the reader... Originally the tree's name is Araucaria and it originates from Argentina and Chile. The tree came to the United Kingdom in 1834. One man seeing the tree for the first…

The spark that lights the fire
My Story
Looking back on how I went from working in Food Retail at the Co-operative to having my own upholstery brand it all started when I wanted to furnish my new home.
Sometimes that is all it is, one moment that changes your path forever….
I…

Choosing the right colour fabric for your furniture
Our latest blog covered fabric: the basics including setting your budget, fabric durability, and caring for it! We wanted to give you some practical guidance on where to start your search.- choosing the right fabric may seem like an arduous…

A client’s journey…how to get your very own custom made furniture
Last week we gave you our top five tips on what you need to think about before you buy a new dining table. This week we are sharing a clients story and our customer journey with you. Clients often ask us how does it work having a piece designed…

February News from the workshop – Living the life you dream of, I am.
I’ve been sharing personal stories in my blog to inspire some readers out there. To let you know that it is possible to live the life you dream of, anything is possible but you are the one that has to make things happen and take action.

Top 5 reasons why you should buy an Upholstery gift experience this Christmas
Our Upholstery Workshops based in the stunning Cheshire countryside, are the perfect gift experience for people of all ages, skill sets and genders.

Why should you start an evening class in 2023?
Studying in the evening is a great way to pass the cold, dark nights and an excellent opportunity to learn a new skill, language or maybe even develop a hidden talent, as well as make new friends and socialise with like minded people. This is how I started my journey into the world of upholstery over 9 years ago.

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.

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.

April News from the workshop – Living the life you dream of!
In January 2021, I completed a vision workshop with Michala Leyland. She taught me how to visualise what I want to achieve in the near future regarding Semper Hopkins Upholstery & Interiors and how I can balance my time without burning out! Michala has changed my perspective on how to use my time wisely and it is something I am so glad I have done! 2022 is the year I will be focusing on myself more…