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Our Story
How did Semper Hopkins begin?
Many years ago, I started learning upholstery so I could create furniture for my own home. In 2013 we carried out a huge renovation on our home, which had gone massively over budget and we had run out of money to…

Upholstery Is For Everyone…
You might think an upholstery workshop at Semper Hopkins Upholstery Interiors is only suitable for those looking to learn a new skill but you are wrong, it is so much more.

January News from the Workshop
How has the first month of 2022 gone for you? It feels like Christmas is an age ago now and the past month has flown by! January is usually the month I use to plan exciting things for the year ahead. I’ve been busy doing that as well as spinning several other plates!

Make Memories this Mother’s Day and celebrate with an Upholstery Workshop in Cheshire
Now that things are easing, why not take the chance to treat your mum this Mother’s Day to an upholstery workshop experience in Cheshire, that she will remember for a lifetime?

Rocking new life into your rocking chair!
Do you have an old rocking chair that’s been in the family for years, it holds many memories for you but is now worn? It’s miserably sat outside in the garage or shed because you can no longer use it and you don’t know where to start with the restoration...

An Update From Emma
Hello… it’s been a while since I updated you on a little bit about me and the face behind the camera most days! Semper Hopkins Upholstery and Interiors have come a long since we started in 2016 and we have new followers and new changes that have happened! So, for all of my old, new and upcoming followers; welcome and here is a little about me, the business and what has been going on over the past couple of years…

12 day of Christmas – New Year, New You – New Year, New Chair!
Out with the old, back in with the old - but make it new!
Are you thinking of changing up your house decor in the new year and need some help matching your old furniture to the new design? We have years of experience helping customers choose the perfect fabrics...

What can you buy for someone that has everything this Christmas? Why not treat them to an Upholstery Workshop experience.
If your loved one is anything like me, they will probably buy whatever they want there and then. This can make it much more difficult for loved ones to try and find them a gift they will want or make use of, come the festive period. In our house, we choose to save Christmas present money and put it towards things such as holidays in the New Year...

Choosing sustainably this year…
As we all know, with Christmas comes a lot of waste. Do you find you buy the same type of present for the same person every year? And know it doesn’t really get used? From personal experience I know getting gifted things such as slippers or scarves, as nice as they are, I just don’t make use of them! This is a waste of money...

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...

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.

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

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.

April News from the workshop ……I’ve been up to something….not just one thing!
Do you enjoy giving old pieces of furniture a new lease of life? Adding them to your home to add the finishing touches to a room.

Do you have something special that you do, just with your mum for Mother’s Day?
Do you enjoy giving old pieces of furniture a new lease of life? Adding them to your home to add the finishing touches to a room.

How are you taking care of yourself? Have you got time for a day retreat?
It’s the middle of September. Do you feel like your summer holiday is a distant memory? I’m personally trying to hold onto summer for as long as possible and not get sucked into the drudgery of school routine.

The History of Semper Hopkins Upholstery & Interiors- The Big Reveal 13th July 2022
Are you looking to start a new hobby or learn a new craft this year? - Choosing a creative hobby can help reduce the symptoms of anxiety and stress...

Why Sarah chose to join us for a Upholstery workshop – Q&A with Sarah Toolan Tivnan
Q & A with Sarah - find out what she thought of her recent footstool upholstery workshop.