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Lauren Bradbury

The cost to reupholster a sofa vs buying a new sofa - Which is the cheapest (and best) option for you?

Orange sofa in living room.

As the beating heart of a living room, a sofa can make or break your space. But if you’re looking to breathe new life into your lounge, you might be wondering how the cost of reupholstering a sofa compares to buying a brand-new one. 

While there’s no doubt that the best sofas can bring your living room ideas to life, buying new doesn’t suit everyone. Reupholstering a sofa can transform old, second-hand, or antique furniture with a slight change of fabric, allowing you to tailor your sofa to your own personal design aesthetic. But in a world of rising furniture prices and tightened purse strings, the cost of reupholstering a sofa, versus buying a shiny new sofa needs to be considered.

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