“Buy the best you can afford in classic shapes and upgrade on your cushioning and quality fabric so it will last for years to come.” Kara also notes that if you buy for quality the first time around, you won’t have to worry about replacing these foundational pieces a few years down the road after some wear and tear.”
To see what goes into a quality piece, here is how we build our custom furniture, from the frame to the cushion fill. Once you own quality fabric, check its cleaning code before you clean it; our upholstery cleaner machine guide explains the codes.