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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
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.
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!
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.
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?
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.
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!
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.
Where do you get your interior inspiration from?
Where do you get inspiration for your interior style in your home? Lifestyle magazines, pinterest, or ‘influencers’ on social media showing you ideas from inside their own homes?
Do you love to learn new skills? Natasha does, find out why
Do you love being in your home? Do you want your home to look like no one else’s?
Do you want your home to have your style and vision, and to be filled with furniture that you’ve either learnt to make or put your own stamp on.
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.
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.
Are you looking to start a new hobby or learn a new craft this year?
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...
How you can design your own footstool in four easy steps
Learn how you can design your footstool in four easy steps, and we will custom make it for you.