More people are opting for custom made furniture over ready-made items. This is because it gives you an opportunity to be unique. However, apart from the design of the furniture, you should also take time to choose the best upholstery. Below are various factors you should consider when you are choosing the best fabrics for your furniture.

The manner it will be used

The fabric you will use for furniture to be used in public places, such as offices, is different from the fabric to be used in your home. This is because the furniture in public places is used regularly and this requires tough fabrics. One such material is leather, which is ideal for office seats since it is tough and easy to clean. On the other hand, leather might not be the best option for your lounge seats since they are not as comfortable as linen fabrics.

The cost

The first step of purchasing furniture is deciding the amount of money you have for this expense. This is also applicable in the case of custom made furniture. If you have a large budget, you can have a wide variety of fabrics to choose from. Materials such as leather and silk are considered classy but they are also expensive. However, if you have a smaller budget you can choose wool, cotton or polyester. Additionally, you can choose synthetic products, such as synthetic leather which is cheaper but offers the same aesthetic appeal like real leather.

Interior décor of your house

Having numerous colours in one room can be a very unpleasant sight. As such, you should take this factor into consideration when deciding which fabric is ideal for your custom furniture. An example is when you have a cream coloured theme throughout your living room and then you select a bright red fabric for your new seats. This will create a contrast that will not be appealing. The best way to avoid this problem is to ask for a piece of your desired fabric and then take it home and assess how it blends with the rest of your interior décor. If it blends perfectly, then you can go ahead and order the furniture.

Once you have selected your desired furniture design and upholstery, you should ensure that the work is handled by professionals. Ask for testimonials from clients, actual pictures and samples from their previous projects. This will ensure that you will receive exactly what you ordered.