La Costa Upholstery Serving North County San Diego

Patio Cushions in the Winter

2012-01-31T21:04:00.000-08:00

Get ready for the great weather, in the Winter. It's the perfect time to get the patio ready for outdoor living.
La Costa Upholstery has hundreds of out door fabrics for your patio cushions and Sling furniture.
New Sunbrella Fabrics with new patterns and colors are on sale for 30% off when you have your upholstery done by La Costa Upholstery. We serve all of North County and have for 33 years.

Carlsbad , Vista , Encinitas, Escondido, Rancho Bernardo,San Marcos, Del Mar, Carmel Valley,Solona Beach, Oceanside, Fallbrook

Why Should you Re-Upholster

2011-12-12T14:39:00.000-08:00

Why Re-Upholster?

Recover or Reupholster? If a sofa or chair is in good shape on the inside and all it needs is a fresh new fabric on the outside, that's recovering. When a piece needs work on the inside, either partially or totally (new webbing, re-tied springs, new fillings, re-cushioning) that's reupholstering. Both are the province of the upholsterer, marine fabricator or auto trimmer. The upholsterer works from the frame, up... much the way the furniture maker does. So, if your old piece has a good frame, there's some significant initial saving to be had. Using modern materials with traditional skills can provide you with results that are even better than the original. In the hands of a good professional, you can get a full measure of value for your money, and quality that's hard to match. Reupholstery or restoration is one of the few professions in the domain of the hand skills that is alive and well in the assembly line age. So, if you have a lumpy old sofa, or a frayed chair that's beginning to shed its stuffing, take another look before dismissing it as a "has been". It could be the beginning of a beautiful new piece. This recycling of quality furniture will bring much pleasure in seeing a fashionable new piece bounce back out of the old one. If your old sofa (or chair) frame has stood up for ten years or more, it's probably good or it wouldn't have lasted that long. Good frames don't wear out. Over the years a good wood frame has jumped 100% OR MORE IN PRICE.
Hardwood, The Key to a Quality Frame Good frames are made of hardwood - oak, maple, ash, alder or mahogany. These woods are strong and enduring and the upholsterer can tell them by their weight. They're heavy! That's why salespeople will often lift up one end of a sofa when showing it to a customer. They are indicating a quality feature of the furniture, which is the frame's weight. You can do some testing yourself by lifting pieces similar to your own and comparing to see how they feel
Good Frame Construction Good frames are joined with double dowels (wood pins) and wood blocks, or screws. These hold fast and firm for a long time. If and when they loosen, they're easily firmed up or replaced. Frames made with metal braces, and those where staples are used without dowels, are generally not the best. The wood used in such frames is usually of lesser quality and doesn't wear well. And a reliable upholsterer will usually advise against repairing. If, however, you have such a piece and are fond of it because it has a style your like and couldn't find again, or it fits a particular space, or you simple don't want to part with it, it can be repaired for further use. Strengthening Frames Before re-doing a piece, many professionals will move it around to check for "motion" in the joints. If a sofa has weak arms, some will not work on it. Others, who regularly do frame work as part of the total job, will put the arm solidly back where it belongs, replace any support pieces that are loose or missing and put the frame back into mint condition. The hardwood itself is worth it. It's generally a hefty 1¼" to 3½" thick and it's valuable. Exposed Frames Many pieces have interesting outside frames, which is their style. These are often delicate and finely made, as on side chairs and occasional chairs, in French antiques or copies. These frames are worth strengthening and a skillful upholsterer will know it right off. Furniture with exposed frames is usually valuable. And if it's old, even more so. The frame is part of the design of the piece and if you own one like this, you probably know its worth. These outside frames are usually cherry, walnut, or mahogany, and some are beech or birch. They are found on Victorian styles that have rich, dark woods, on Chippendale and Sheraton pieces where the frames are handsome embellishments to the piece, on Empire styles, French and American antiques, and on good reproductions. The wood usually ripens with age and acquires a beautiful patina, or soft glow. Such frames rarely need big repairs, if any. If one should need refinishing, this is done before the upholstering process begins. A fast, convenient, modern way is to spray stain and polish on the wood in a single process. Or it is stained and then hand-rubbed the old craftsmanship way, which is more expensive. Re-Styling Frames Not all upholsterers re-style frames. Those who do can be quite versatile and are accustomed to handling all kinds of specifications. They can change a straight Parsons arm to a rounded or flared arm. Or a square arm to a rolled arm. They can lower the sides or the back of a sofa, and knock off sharp corners for soft curves. Sofa arms can be cut down. And a sofa can be re-made into a love seat. Often, as the shape changes, so will the filling. A tight back can assume the shape of a plump, soft, pillow-back style. A tailored piece can be softened with draping and tucking and button-tufting. Comfort For An Aching Back When it comes to the upholstered chair, something that would strike most of us as extraordinary, is all in a day's work for one highly sophisticated upholsterer. He re-styles frames for people with back problems. He will change a curved chair frame to a straight one for comfortable upright support. And then fill and build up the back of the chair at the required level–upper back where the sitter needs it–lower back for the lumbar region if that's where the trouble is. And he'll do the same for the shoulders and neck. Restyling can be very effective and it's not especially complicated, aside from the fact that you can't go out and buy a chair made just for your aching back! The Custom Frame Many upholsters custom create the entire piece. They will order a frame in a particular size and style, to fit a room space, large or small, or to match up with a grouping of pieces. And then fashion the furniture to individual specifications, just as they do for decorators and interior designers. It goes without saying that this is expensive, but if it's worth it to you, you can get an approximate price which will be adjusted for materials, labor and the fabric you choose. What you will end up with is a truly one-of-a-kind piece of furniture. Check out our friends at http://betheresalon.com/ Give us a call to discuss you upholstery repair needs

Green, Environmentally-Friendly Carpet Cleaning: Why It's Important

2011-11-26T13:59:00.000-08:00

Every house owner wants his home to be completely clean. It makes the home a nicer area to live. Cleaning the carpets occasionally is one very important element of a clean home. There are many reasons Green Carpet Cleaning Santa Barbara is the foremost choice.

Green Carpet Cleaning is certainly Eco-friendly

Most homeowners today know green is preferable to other types of cleaning. Even so, there is certainly much more to this than you may realize. When you realize how many benefits you will get to green cleaning, you should understand it is right for you.

Green Carpet Cleaning is respectful of the outdoor environment. Environmentally safe carpet cleaning does not release harmful or poison substances into the atmosphere. Second, cleaning with green products means disposal will not likely harm the planet. There are two primary ways that toxic chemicals can be harmful. One is when leftover products are emptied into a sink or toilet; these chemicals can poison the outdoor environment

The more important problem concerns disposing of containers. When non-green containers are thrown to the trash, the material cannot disintegrate. The containers can remain in a landfill for long time, decades, or even longer. These are only some of the most typical ways why non-green products are damaging to the outdoor environment.

Toxic chemicals can also lead to adverse reactions. They can irritate the skin and eyes, both when they are in use and when they remain in the room. You will not have these kinds of problems if you make a point of choosing green.

In addition to health and safety, developing your residence looks is another reason for regular cleaning. Green cleaning will keep your residence looking its finest. Several non-green items have the ability to injure your carpets. The ingredients in these cleaning solutions are simply too powerful. They can harm the fabric of the carpets, and even cause them to fade. Green cleaning will do a complete job, while protecting the carpeting. It will stay radiant and beautiful, no matter how many times it is washed.

Green Carpet Cleaning Is Ideally Done By The Professionals

If you're like several homeowners, you like to spend less. You may even enjoy doing household jobs yourself. Cleaning your carpet can be a job you must leave towards the specialists.

When you choose professionals to execute your Green Carpet Cleaning Santa Barbara, you know the job will be done properly. As a homeowner, you certainly don't have the right apparatus, and are not certain of which products to use. Hiring the professionals is the way to get excellent results, each and every time.

Green cleaning is perfect for all carpet cleaning needs. There are plenty of benefits to a personal residence that no homeowner should consider any other method. Health, safety, concern for the environment, as well as a gorgeous home, all make green the most suitable choice. The small investment will provide fantastic results.

Nonetheless, green is not only for houses together with apartments. It should also be the preferred option for commercial cleaning. Hospitals and other health care facilities, schools, stores, and even general office cleaning, can all benefit from green. By thorough cleanliness to healthy indoor places, when cleaning a carpet is the issue, green is the solution. Every person who spends time in one of these environments will likely be healthier and safer, while the carpeting constantly appears its very best. No matter if you are an administrator or a member of the cleaning staff, choosing green for your own commercial cleaning will definitely lead your company to be as fresh and nice as your home.

Get Ready for Thanksgiving with New Upholstery

2011-11-01T11:59:00.000-07:00

If you are hosting Thanksgiving this year and you have some furniture that needs some sprucing up visit La Costa Upholstery serving Encinitas, Carlsbad and San Diego. We have have your dining chairs ,sofa , love seat or chair done in time for the holidays in great new fabrics. With thousands of fabric chooses you can have something no one else has.

We have gotten in new sample books from Green House Fabrics, Duralee , Barrows Fabrics , JF Fabrics and Sunbrella for your out door areas.

Upholstery Shops

2011-10-27T13:03:00.000-07:00

When looking for someone to do your upholstery work, don't think of price as the best gauge. You will want someone that can not only do the work but do it the right way with the right products. The quality of foam will make a big difference in how your furniture wear. A poor grade foam with flatten in a short time and need to be replaced again at more cost to you. Foam has gotten expensive with the higher cost of oil . But the cost from cheap foam to great is not that much. So ask to see samples of foam to make a better chose. Visit La Costa Upholstery at 1635 Rancho Santa Fe Rd #109 San Marcos 92078
or call 760-744-1360

Fabric Sale On Upholstery Fabrics @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-10-26T13:36:00.000-07:00

Time to get ready for the Holidays and part of that is sprucing up your home. Get your furniture reupholstered for the the holidays at La Costa Upholstery. With fabrics from Robert Allen , Kravet
Duralee, Pindler and Pindler, Barrows, Fabricade, Greenhouse and Sunbrella.
Have your work done by La Costa and get 30% off any fabric you buy from us. We do offer pick up and delivery service.
Visit our showroom and choose from thousands of fabrics and get free advice on what would be the best fabrics for you.

Upholstery Shops North County

2011-10-18T15:24:00.000-07:00

When you are looking for an upholstery shop in North County that has experience to do everything from
antiques to patio cushions La Costa Upholstery is the only place you need to go to. Since 1979 in North County with the largest seletion of upholstery fabric to choose from.

We Make Headboards @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-09-17T12:54:00.000-07:00

Upholstered head boards are hard to find . No, just come to La Costa Upholstery. With thousands of fabrics to choose from you a can get what you want . Along with the head board get pillows shams, bed spreads, dust ruffles and duvet covers.

Upholstery Fabrics Made in America @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-09-17T12:45:00.000-07:00

La Costa Upholstery has Upholstery Fabrics made in America . Not everything is made in China , we have fabrics made in the in USA. From companies like Sunbrella , Robert Allen , Kravet, Pindler & Pindler and Greenhouse Fabrics. There are differences in how fabrics are made and how well they will wear and fabrics
made in the USA are made better. They look better and last longer yes they may cost a little more but they are worth it. La Costa Upholstery has fabrics for in door and out door use . With better made American fabrics your furniture will last longer saving you money.Use the links on your blog to see all the fabrics that we sell.

Sofas and Chairs From La Costa Upholstery

2011-09-06T19:58:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for new upholstered furniture and want something that will last for years. And can be reupholstered over and over again, come to La Costa Upholstery with a photo or an idea and we can make it for you. Get a hardwood frame , real steel springs and cushions make with the highest grade of foam and polyester that will not go flat in a few months. We have thousands of fabric to choose from , many legs styles and sizes to fit any room size. Come see denims , canvas, ultra suede, chenille,prints , stripes, geometries, Sunbrellas and more, when you have make your new furniture we'll give you 30% off the fabric you orderfrom us. Since 1979 La Costa Upholstery has been San Diego's source for re-upholstery , slipcovers and new custom made sofas, chairs, head boards, ottomans and more.

Patio Cushions For the Summer and Fall from La Costa Upholstery

2011-08-17T15:06:00.000-07:00

With Summer in full swing and the great weather that will get even better in the fall there is still lots of time to enjoy the back yard the friends and family. There is still time to get the patio furniture ready .

La Costa Upholstery has hundreds of Out door fabrics to choose from so you can have something that no one else has. We use only the best products , form foam to thread to zippers all the supplies we use are made to last for years.

New Photos!

2011-07-19T10:52:00.000-07:00

Here are some photos of recent work we've done. I hope you enjoy them, the customer does. :)

Why Re-Upholster?

2011-07-06T16:16:00.000-07:00

Recover or Reupholster? If a sofa or chair is in good shape on the inside and all it needs is a fresh new fabric on the outside, that'srecovering. When a piece needs work on the inside, either partially or totally (new webbing, re-tied springs, new fillings, re-cushioning) that's reupholstering. Both are the province of the upholsterer, marine fabricator or auto trimmer. The upholsterer works from the frame, up... much the way the furniture maker does. So, if your old piece has a good frame, there's some significant initial saving to be had. Using modern materials with traditional skills can provide you with results that are even better than the original. In the hands of a good professional, you can get a full measure of value for your money, and quality that's hard to match. Reupholstery or restoration is one of the few professions in the domain of the hand skills that is alive and well in the assembly line age. So, if you have a lumpy old sofa, or a frayed chair that's beginning to shed its stuffing, take another look before dismissing it as a "has been". It could be the beginning of a beautiful new piece. This recycling of quality furniture will bring much pleasure in seeing a fashionable new piece bounce back out of the old one. If your old sofa (or chair) frame has stood up for ten years or more, it's probably good or it wouldn't have lasted that long. Good frames don't wear out. Over the years a good wood frame has jumped 100% OR MORE IN PRICE.
Hardwood, The Key to a Quality Frame Good frames are made of hardwood - oak, maple, ash, alder or mahogany. These woods are strong and enduring and the upholsterer can tell them by their weight. They're heavy! That's why salespeople will often lift up one end of a sofa when showing it to a customer. They are indicating a quality feature of the furniture, which is the frame's weight. You can do some testing yourself by lifting pieces similar to your own and comparing to see how they feel
Good Frame Construction Good frames are joined with double dowels (wood pins) and wood blocks, or screws. These hold fast and firm for a long time. If and when they loosen, they're easily firmed up or replaced. Frames made with metal braces, and those where staples are used without dowels, are generally not the best. The wood used in such frames is usually of lesser quality and doesn't wear well. And a reliable upholsterer will usually advise against repairing. If, however, you have such a piece and are fond of it because it has a style your like and couldn't find again, or it fits a particular space, or you simple don't want to part with it, it can be repaired for further use. Strengthening Frames Before re-doing a piece, many professionals will move it around to check for "motion" in the joints. If a sofa has weak arms, some will not work on it. Others, who regularly do frame work as part of the total job, will put the arm solidly back where it belongs, replace any support pieces that are loose or missing and put the frame back into mint condition. The hardwood itself is worth it. It's generally a hefty 1¼" to 3½" thick and it's valuable. Exposed Frames Many pieces have interesting outside frames, which is their style. These are often delicate and finely made, as on side chairs and occasional chairs, in French antiques or copies. These frames are worth strengthening and a skillful upholsterer will know it right off. Furniture with exposed frames is usually valuable. And if it's old, even more so. The frame is part of the design of the piece and if you own one like this, you probably know its worth. These outside frames are usually cherry, walnut, or mahogany, and some are beech or birch. They are found on Victorian styles that have rich, dark woods, on Chippendale and Sheraton pieces where the frames are handsome embellishments to the piece, on Empire styles, French and American antiques, and on good reproductions. The wood usually ripens with age and acquires a beautiful patina, or soft glow. Such frames rarely need big repairs, if any. If one should need refinishing, this is done before the upholstering process begins. A fast, convenient, modern way is to spray stain and polish on the wood in a single process. Or it is stained and then hand-rubbed the old craftsmanship way, which is more expensive. Re-Styling Frames Not all upholsterers re-style frames. Those who do can be quite versatile and are accustomed to handling all kinds of specifications. They can change a straight Parsons arm to a rounded or flared arm. Or a square arm to a rolled arm. They can lower the sides or the back of a sofa, and knock off sharp corners for soft curves. Sofa arms can be cut down. And a sofa can be re-made into a love seat. Often, as the shape changes, so will the filling. A tight back can assume the shape of a plump, soft, pillow-back style. A tailored piece can be softened with draping and tucking and button-tufting. Comfort For An Aching Back When it comes to the upholstered chair, something that would strike most of us as extraordinary, is all in a day's work for one highly sophisticated upholsterer. He re-styles frames for people with back problems. He will change a curved chair frame to a straight one for comfortable upright support. And then fill and build up the back of the chair at the required level–upper back where the sitter needs it–lower back for the lumbar region if that's where the trouble is. And he'll do the same for the shoulders and neck. Restyling can be very effective and it's not especially complicated, aside from the fact that you can't go out and buy a chair made just for your aching back! The Custom Frame Many upholsters custom create the entire piece. They will order a frame in a particular size and style, to fit a room space, large or small, or to match up with a grouping of pieces. And then fashion the furniture to individual specifications, just as they do for decorators and interior designers. It goes without saying that this is expensive, but if it's worth it to you, you can get an approximate price which will be adjusted for materials, labor and the fabric you choose. What you will end up with is a truly one-of-a-kind piece of furniture.

Do you have a tried Sofa or Chair?

2011-07-06T12:26:00.000-07:00

If you find that your cushions are too soft and it's hard to get out of your furniture, it's time to replace the foam in your cushions. Those things you see on TV that good under the cushions don't work. Because it's not the springs that go bad it the foam. The reason why is that manufactures are using cheap foam to keep the cost down ,and in a year or two the foam gets soft . Call or e-mail La Costa Upholstery with the measurements of your cushions and we can give you a quote. lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com or 760-744-1360

New Sunbrella Fabrics at La Costa Upholstery

2011-06-28T11:19:00.000-07:00

Silverstate, a distributor of Sunbrella fabrics, has sent us some fablous new Sunbrella patterns. Come in to our showroom to check them out. You can also find these patterns online at Silverstate.

RV Cushions and Furniture by La Costa Upholstery

2011-06-08T08:46:00.000-07:00

Summer is here and it's time to get the RV ready. If you have cushions that need new foam or if the fabric is old , dirty and needs to be replaced La Costa Upholstery can do it all for you. We can replace foam of any size and firmness that you may need from soft to hard 1 inch to 6 inch , it's easy and quick.
And if you need to have the cushions recovered or if the RV sofa or chair needs to be reupholstered we can do that too. With thousands of fabric to choose from you have the look you want not what the RVstore wants to sell you. So come by and see what is in for the new fabrics and colors.
760-744-1360

New Furniture made by La Costa Upholstery

2011-05-16T21:45:00.000-07:00

La Costa Upholstery makes new Furniture, Sofas Chairs and Ottoman. Made with hardwood , steel springs
and the highest grades of foam you'll have furniture that will hold up and last for years and not months.

We can make furniture any size you need and many styles of arms , cushions and thousands of fabrics , you can have you own style.

Sunbrella Fabrics for Patio Cushions @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-05-10T14:59:00.000-07:00

If you are finding the same Sunbrella fabrics at all the stores and want something different come see what La Costa Upholstery has. With over 30 books of out door fabrics to choose from you'll find the fabric that you're look for,with hundreds of patterns and colors we have the largest selection of Sunbrella fabric in North County.

Mother's Day Gift Ideas form La Costa Upholstery

2011-04-21T16:37:00.000-07:00

Mother's Day is two weeks away and you have run out of ideas. If your like most of us a card or flowers is nice
but in a few days there gone. Get her something that she'll enjoy for years, upholstery. Yes , the dining chairs
need re-upholstery , the cushions in the sofa need new foam or the family room chair just has to get new fabric.
La Costa Upholstery can help you with all of those ideas. Mom will love the idea of having her furniture looking new again and having something that will last for years. Visit us at lacostaupholstery.com or at our showroom

Upholstered Headboards by La Costa Upholstery

2011-04-21T16:17:00.000-07:00

An upholstered headboard can be the one thing to get your bedroom finished, there hard to find because no one
sells ready made headboards. With thousands of fabrics to choose from you can get the look you want at
La Costa Upholstery. We have been North County's resource for designer upholstery fabrics for 32years.
Visit our web site and link to the top fabric companies in the country and see the possibilities, or come in to
our showroom at 1635 Rancho Santa Fe Road San Marcos 92078.

Upholstery Fabrics @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-04-12T09:21:00.000-07:00

The new Spring Fabrics are coming in everyday, La Costa Upholstery has the largest selection of Upholstery
samples in North County. Come in a see the latest from Green House Fabrics, Barrows, Pindler, Robert Allan, Kravet, Duralee, and Sunbrella Out door fabric. And get 30 % off your fabric order when you have
La Costa Upholstery do your Reupholstery , Slipcovers or Patio Cushions. And if you're looking for new
furniture , we make sofa, chairs, ottomans , headboards, and new cushions. Call or e-mail us for more information.

New Foam is all you may need to fix that Sofa or Chair.

2011-04-06T10:27:00.000-07:00

If that sofa or chair of yours is needs a little lift. If the cushions have flatten out it's time for new foam in the cushions. Most of time it's just a matter of unzipping the covers and replacing the old foam with new firmer foam and polyester. We can breath life into those old cushions and make that sofa or chair look and feel new.

Just e-mail us lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com the measurements of our cushions (width, length and thickness) and we can give the cost to replace the foam. We have many different firmness of foam you can see at La Costa Upholstery.

New Upholstery Fabrics for Spring @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-03-17T17:04:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for upholstery fabric for indoor or outdoors we got them , the new spring lines are coming in with great new colors and patterns. We got new samples from Sunbrella and Silver State and Greenhouse Fabrics for the outdoors . And for inside there are new samples from Pindler & Pindler Greenhouse Fabrics, Charlotte Fabrics, Eden Hall Fabrics,MJD Fabrics , Maxwell Fabrics, Fabricade,

Pacific Hide / United Fabrics, Kravet Fabrics and more. Visit our showroom to see all the new fabrics for the spring . La Costa Upholstery is having it's 32 Anniversary In April , order fabric and have your Upholstery done by us and get 30% your fabric purchase. good until April 30 2011

Reupholster Your Furniture to Look Better Than New

2011-03-14T17:21:00.000-07:00

Springtime is a great time to add a new look to your living room, family room or patio.

If you own nice furniture that fits perfectly in your home and are just tired of looking at the same old thing, then maybe reupholstering your furniture is the way to go.

La Costa Upholstery will remove all the old fabric and pad the frame. They use top of the line materials including the best foam, threads, buttons and zippers to make your old furniture look and feel new and last longer. They have been providing North County with the finest custom upholstery since 1979!

La Costa Upholstery is a family owned upholstery shop located on the border of San Marcos and Carlsbad, near the new Melrose Avenue extension and Rancho Santa Fe Drive. They do the finest work with great pride, and offer the best service and prices around. They reupholster, custom make slip covers, build custom furniture for indoor and outdoor use. Check out their Spring Special ad in this issue and receive 30% off all fabrics! Stop by their beautiful showroom and upholstery shop at 1635 Rancho Santa Fe Drive, #C-109, San Marcos 92078. Call (760) 744-1360 or visit www.lacostaupholstery.com.

Furniture Shopping , What to look for in a sofa.

2011-02-28T20:53:00.000-08:00

When shopping for furniture in today's market, there are somethings you need to know. Not all frames are made the same, plywood and particle board is no substitute for a hardwood frame. Plywood can't take the stress put on a frame with everyday use, the joints get loose or crack and plywood get weak of the stress that springs puts on a frame. A hardwood frame will last for years and can be reupholstered many times a give new life and new style .

Many of todays new frames have to use rubber webbing instead of springs, but rubber webbing wears out in a short time and soon you feel like you're sitting on the floor. So look for furniture that has springs , you can tell by looking the area under the cushions, you can feel the springs under the cushions. So look for these things in a sofa or chair and you'll get better furniture.

Beautifull & Functional Living Room Design

2011-02-11T17:10:00.000-08:00

“Where do I begin” is a question we are often confronted with when one begins to even entertain the process of creating a new living room in their home. When it comes to living room design ideas we need to consider the the following: with so many activities to cater for and so many people to keep happy, this space will be a success only if planned appropriately. Good living room design, practically speaking must consider the many activities one wishes to accommodate in the space while at the same time using decorative finishes that are aesthetically pleasing while functioning as the families gathering area.Your starting point when it comes to designing the living rooms is, as always, determining exactly what you want from this room as this will dictate the space planning. Perhaps you’ve been perusing your favorite Interior Design magazines noticing different ideas you find pleasing. Tear these pages out and use them to assemble your personalized design scrap book. Additionally, you’ll want to write down all your design ideas to help you decide on the rooms ultimate functionality.

Is the space to be a leisure room for quiet reading, listening to music, letter writing, watching television? An entertainment room for family parties, including an area perhaps for board games? Are you considering surround sound entertainment for the ultimate in movie watching? Will you be needing a small desk to accommodate a computer? Maybe your idea is to incorporate all of the above.

These activities as diverse as they are, will require a lighting plan, audio and video equipment, appropriate storage and furniture to suite these needs. This will include case goods as well as upholstered pieces. By including these things in your scrap book which should have your design plan as well will give you the help you need to stay focused on the end result, your beautifully functioning living room.

When deciding on your furniture layout, it is important to establish a focal point, a point of interest that can be highlighted and around which the furniture will be arranged. If the main function of this living room will be for reading and relaxing perhaps the focal point would be the fireplace, if one exists. On the other hand if a home theatre is ultimately the main use of your living room then the television would be the more obvious focal point.

If your living room is a large space you may consider having several areas around which you can arrange conversational groupings.

Choosing the style for your new space can be as much fun as choosing the new materials you plan to use. Most of us with homes here in San Elijo Hills are accustom to the “California Contemporary” style of architecture. This style in fact lends itself very nicely to “transitional” design elements as well as contemporary. Your style may be inspired by a beautiful piece of art, a favorite family heirloom or just pictures of things you’ve collected in your design scrap book. Whatever style you eventually choose trust your gut and just go for it! In the end you’ll be glad you did.

Beautifull & Functional Living Room Design......Kenneth Raymond Design

Upholstery Fabric Something to look for. From La Costa Upholstery

2011-02-09T19:59:00.000-08:00

When shopping for Upholstery Fabric look at the double rubs to see if the fabric will wear well. Most fabric companies now list the durability rating on their samples. The ratings go from as low as 5000 to 120000 double rubs and the more the better. The ratings go with the fiber content and weave of the fabric
( how many threads per inches). The price of the fabric has nothing to do with rating of a fabric. Fabrics with

a rating of 18000 and more get a heavy duty rating. And that is where you should start for a fabric for furniture you use everyday, you can go with a lower number for a bedroom chair that get little use. Furniture is an investment spend your money on things that last.

New Furniture by La Costa Upholstery

2011-02-05T14:33:00.000-08:00

In my last posting I talked about how should think of furniture as an investment , like a major appliance something that should last for years. Not something you'll need to buy every couple of years that ends up in the
landfill.

If you are look for new upholstered furniture consider have in made with the exact fabric you want. La Costa
Upholstery makes sofas, chairs and ottomans with real hardwood frame and real steel springs not plywood
and rubber webbing. Furniture that is made to last. With thousands of fabrics to choose from you can get the personal look for your home . Visit our showroom and see what the big furniture stores can't do.

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Buying Upholstery Fabric

2011-02-05T14:29:00.000-08:00

When you are looking for upholstery fabric there are many places to look, on line, with an interior designer and
even an outlet store. With the first one you can't feel the fabric or see the real colors , so you don't get a true idea
of the fabric. With a designer you're paying for they time and expertise, which can help if you need they help.
And at an outlet store you can see and feel the fabric but does the clerk know what is the right fabric for your
furniture?
If you visit La Costa Upholstery and see the hundreds of sample books we have you get the best of all.
You can see and feel the fabric , you get the experience of 35 years in the upholstery trade and discounts on all
fabrics we sell. The all the best names in the business we have the largest selection of upholstery fabrics in North
County. Link to our list of fabrics to see thousands of chooses or come by our showroom .

Furniture is like a Refrigerator You want it to last.

2011-01-24T12:27:00.000-08:00

You wouldn't go to buy any major appliance and just look for the cheapest and lowest quality that won't last.
Appliances are something you buy for the long run and you want it to be around for years and years.
Well furniture should be thought of the same way.

Yes, you can buy sofas for $400 and chairs for $200, but do you want to replace them every couple of years , when they brake down or do you want them to last. You wouldn't do that with a washing machine why do it with a sofa? These cheap pieces are made of plywood and foam and only last a few years.

If you have older furniture its made of real hardwood and springs and will last for years. Have is re upholstery or slip covered at La Costa Upholstery and get the fabric you want and something will last for years. We have thousands of fabrics to choose from and will get you 25% off any fabric when you have you furniture done by us.

Slipcover or Reupholstery What best for you?

2011-01-18T21:06:00.000-08:00

If you are thinking of having your furniture recovered and are not sure if your should re upholstery or slipcover here are some ideas. Slipcovers may give you more choices, you can have two different looks , one with the upholstery fabric you already have on your furniture and the second with the slipcover. If you have a pattern on now slipcover with a solid or stripe, or go with seasonal looks for the summer or holidays .Slipcovers can be taken off and cleaned ( even white canvas comes clean). Also slipcover if you want to hide fabric you don't like or slipcover just so you can wash it.

Re upholstery is the way to go if you don't like the fabric you have on your furniture. It's a great way to keep well made furniture, they just aren't make furniture the way they use to.
Call La Costa Upholstery for a free estimate or send a photo to lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com and we'll get back to you with a yardage amount and labor cost.

Furniture Repairs @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-01-09T19:04:00.000-08:00

When you need new foam in your sofa cushions, a seam needs resewing , a button needs replaced your patio cushions have come undo. Call La Costa Upholstery for repairs on these items and more. We do
springs repairs, broken frames , broken zippers . Fix your furniture don't throw it away.
760-744-1360

Headboards and Bedspreads @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-01-07T16:47:00.000-08:00

Headboards and bedspreads will make a bedroom , but they can be hard to find. The department store only have a few bedspreads to choose from and you can't get a matching headboard.
La Costa Upholstery is the place to go for both, along with bed skirts pillow shams and thousands of fabrics

to choose from. We have the largest selection of fabrics in North County, Kravet, Pindler, Robert Allen, Duralee, Fabricut, Romo, Carole Fabrics, MJD Fabrics and more. Call or come by.

Recycle your furniture with Reupholstering @ La Costa Upholstery

2011-01-01T15:16:00.000-08:00

A great way to go Green is to recover your furniture. The sofa or chair you have is better made then the new furniture in the stores. By recovering your furniture you get a better furniture and keep it out of the landfill.
With thousands of fabrics to choose from you have more options by reupholstering then by buying new furniture. Call La Costa Upholstery @ 760-744-1360 or e-mail lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Happy Holidays From La Costa Upholstery

2010-12-20T16:25:00.000-08:00

I want to thank all of my customers from this year and everyone of the 31 years we have been in business.
There have been many fun projects and some challenging ones this year, this are the things that make life
interesting and help us grow as people and craftsmen. Your continued business is appreciated and we hope
to see you in the furture.
Thank you,
Roger and Margaret Gureczny

Do You Need New Foam In Your Cushions?

2010-12-14T14:55:00.000-08:00

Do the cushions on your sofa or chair feel too soft or are they lossing their shape? You can give new life to your furniture with new foam inserts. Get years more out of your furniture with new foam. I hate to say they don't make'm like they use to but they don't. New furniture just doesn't come with very good foam and it has to be replaced , sometimes in less then a year. We have many different foam type to choose from and we can get the foam that is just right for you. E-mail or call us with your measurements and w can quote you what new foam will cost. 760-744-1360 or lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Sunbrella Patio Cushions by La Costa Upholstery

2010-12-12T18:35:00.000-08:00

Is time to think about the warm weather and outdoor living already. When is the best time to get deals? In the off season. I know it's winter but it's also the best time to get deals on Sunbrella our door fabrics. Come in to La Costa Upholstery in January and get great prices on Sunbrella fabrics. We have hundreds of colors and patterns to choose from and the best quality work you'll find anywhere, we use UV threads and nylon zippers for long lasting cushions. Your cushions will last for years not like the store bought cushions that fade and fall apart in a year. You'll save money and time and have beautiful cushions for years. 760-744-1360
lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Upholstery For the Holidays @ La Costa Upholstery

2010-11-30T20:52:00.000-08:00

It's Not too late to get your furniture reupholstered for the Holidays. If you need your dining chairs seats , your favorite chair or the family room sofa we can still have it ready for you. La Costa Upholstery is your source for indoor and outdoor furniture and all the fabrics. Call or e-mail us today and we can help you with your decorateing needs. 760-744-1360 or lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Slipcovers @ La Costa Upholstery

2010-10-27T16:26:00.000-07:00

Slipcovers can be a great way to decorate your home for all seasons. It's one way to two pieces of furniture in one. Keep the upholstery fabric you love under that new slipcover. Get a light spring print over a solid fabric any other deeper print. And don't forget solid white canvas slipcovers and be easily wash over and over again. With thousands of fabrics to choose from at La Costa Upholstery there is no limit to what you can do.

Upholstery Fabrics @ La Costa Upholstery

2010-10-16T11:38:00.000-07:00

We are getting in the new fall lines of fabrics with great colors and patterns from Robert Allen,Charlotte, Kravet, Pindler& Pindler and Sunbrella Outdoor fabric.

And the exciting new lines we now have in the showroom included Westco Fabrics, Trend Fabrics, Michael Jon Designs, Casamance Fine Fabrics,

RM Coco, J.F. Fabrics, Romo-Villa RomoLatimer Alexander Fabrics, Noveltex and Roth& Tompkins Textiles

Foam Cushions Replacement

2010-10-14T21:01:00.000-07:00

If your furniture needs a little lift and you're having a some trouble getting out of that sofa we can help. Have La Costa Upholstery replace the foam in your cushions and get more life for your furniture. Not ready to replace or recover that sofa or chair foam replacement may be the answer. Not all foam is the same, La Costa Upholstery has samples of foam and we can get your cushions back to you quickly. Call us or e-mail us the measurement and we can give your estimate of cost and time. 760-744-1360 lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

FAQ Patio Cushions In San Diego

2010-09-06T21:07:00.000-07:00

Why do my patio cushions wear out so fast?

When you buy patio cushions in the Big Box stores there are not made from the best materials available. The fabric is not usually made of acrylic and doesn't hold up to sun and water. The fill material is often just poly fill or low grade foam and is not firm enough to take the weight of people sitting on it. So cushions may only last a one year or two.

If you want patio cushions that will last for years look for Sunbrella Fabrics that are acrylic. To get the best cushions call La Costa Upholstery , we have the largest sample selection of Sunbrella materials in San Diego . Call or e-mail for a free estimate. 760-744-1360 or lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

FAQ Upholstery Fabrics Carlsbad Ca

2010-08-23T20:54:00.000-07:00

What do I look for in a good upholstery fabric?

When you are trying to find a good material to put on your furniture here are some good things to look for. First of course find the colors and patterns that you like. Then find a fabric that has a good abrasion rating 15000 to 50000 double rubs , this will tell you how well a fabric will wear.
Fiber content will tell you something about how well a fabric will clean, synthetic materials repel stains and fade less then most natural materials.

Come in to La Costa Upholsterty to see thousands of fabrics and see what's new in Upholstery fabrics

FAQs - La Costa Upholstery

2010-08-10T09:32:00.000-07:00

From time to time we will post questions posed to us from our customers. Here is one such question, and our answer.

Q: Why choose La Costa Upholstery?

A: With over 30 years experience in the upholstery business, we have the knowledge to do your project no matter what it is. As a shop we have well over 150 years combined in the upholstery trades. We also use only the best quality products. All old fabrics are removed and all surfaces are re-padded and cushions wrapped with new polyester. We offer pick-up and delivery services as well as free in-home estimates.

Need more Choices in Upholstery Fabrics ?

2010-07-30T14:48:00.000-07:00

If you can't find the Upholstery Fabrics you looking for and no one seems to have much of a selection , then it's time you come into La Costa Upholstery. You'll find the largest selection of upholstery fabrics in San Diego county. Here you can look through thousands of fabrics in one location.

In door and out door fabrics, solids, stripes, patterns and everything between. And hundreds of colors and patterns from Kravet Fabrics Robert Allen, Duralee, Pindler Sunbrella, Fabricade, George M Fabrics, Romo Fabrics, Barrows, and many more. Get 30% off your fabric order when you have your work done La Costa Upholstery . Call us At 760-744-1360 or find us at lacostaupholstery.com

Upholstery Fabrics for 30% off

2010-07-20T20:53:00.000-07:00

When you have your re upholstery, slipcovers, patio cushions, bedspreads or window treatments done by La Costa Upholstery we'll give you 30% any Fabrics you buy from us.

From Kravet,Robert Allen, Duralee, Pindler, Sunbrella, Barrows , Fabricade and others, you'llget today's newest fabrics not patterns from years ago. We are getting new fabrics in every week from all your suppliers and getting new lines from new suppliers.

Visit use on line or visit our showroom to see San Diego county's biggest selection of Upholstery Fabrics

La Costa Upholstery Fixes $700 Sofas

2010-06-11T16:36:00.000-07:00

Well you have seen the TV adds for 2 sofas and some tables for $700. You know it has to junk.One good sofa would cost more then that. So how are they doing it? Engineer wood, yes plywood that is stapled together cover with low grade foam and fabric from China, shipped here and still sold for a profit. It will end up in the land fill in a couple years and then you have start all over again. Don't do it, get that old sofa or chair of yours that is made of solid wood and have it reupholstered. We have thousands of fabrics to choose from and you can get something that no one else has. La Costa Upholstery is your one stop for fabric and reupholstery and when you have your work done by La Costa Upholstery and get 30% off any fabric we sell.

You can see fabrics from Kravet, Sunbrella, Pindler, Robert Allen, Duralee, Carole, Barrows,Fabricade, Greenhouse, Kasmir, Silver State and many more.

Patio Furniture and La Costa Upholstery

2010-06-08T21:24:00.000-07:00

It' Summer and it's time to get outside and enjoy San Diego. But if your patio furniture look old and wore out call La Costa Upholstery. Because we re upholstery patio cushions and recover patio sling furniture, your know that furniture with the mesh fabric . We have hundreds of outdoor fabrics and 100 of the mesh fabrics to choose from. Come by and see all the great colors and patterns to pick from and have a patio furniture that no one else has.

Sofas and Chairs Get a New Life @ La Costa Upholstery

2010-05-20T13:41:00.001-07:00

If your furniture is in need of some help think about having them reupholstered or slip coveredby La Costa Upholstery. With thousands of fabrics to choose from you can have a great new look that is all your own. We sell fabrics from Kravet , Robert Allen , Sunbrella , Pindler, Trend, Fabricut, Barrows Duralee Kasmir, Greenhouse Fabrics and more.

Fabrics for Outdoor Furniture

2010-04-27T20:48:00.000-07:00

La Costa Upholstery has the areas biggest selection of outdoor fabrics. With hundreds of outdoor fabrics for cushions and sling furniture we can give your outdoor living space a great new look. We just got in two new books one Sunbrella and one Textrua to go along with this years new Sunbrella book from Glen Raven Mills.

If you have patio chairs , chaise lounges, sofas or build in seating areas we can make cushions for any of seating needs

La Costa Upholstery For All Your Upholstery Needs

2010-04-21T17:10:00.000-07:00

La Costa Upholstery has been
San Diego's to choice for reupholstery ,slipcovers
custom bedding and patio cushions for over 30 years.
Visit our web site www.lacostaupholstery.com
or our show room at 1635 Rancho Santa Fe Road San Marcos Ca .Come and see the largest seletion of fabric samples in the county. And if you place a fabric order and have you rwork done by La Costa Upholstery by April 30 get 30% off your fabric order.

Upholstery Fabrics Sale @ La Costa Upholstery

2010-04-14T16:47:00.001-07:00

It's time to find the fabric for Furniture you have been wanting to reupholster for years. And you're in luck, La Costa Upholstery is having their Spring time fabric sale. If your order your fabric by the end of April and have your furniture reupholstered by La Costa Upholstery you'll get 30% any fabric from our showroom of Sample books. We sell Kravet , Robert Allen, Pindler Duralee, Barrows, Sunbrella, Kasmir, Greenhouse,Fabrcade, and many more.

La Costa Upholstery does reupholstery, slipcovers, headboards,bedspreads, cornices boxes,patio furniture, throw pillows, foam replacement and offers Guardian Fabric protection.

Upholstery Fabric On Sale @ La Costa Upholstery

2010-04-12T21:03:00.000-07:00

It's our 31st anniversary and we're having a fabric sale to celebrate. If you're looking for the largest fabric selection in San Diego come to La Costa Upholstery. We have samples from Kravet Robert Allen, Sunbrella,Duralee, Pindler, Barrows, Fabricade, Kasmir,Fabricut and more. If you have your Upholstery work, Slipcovers, Bedding,Patio Cushions or Window Treatments done by La Costa Upholstery you'll 30% off any fabrics you order by April 30.

Head Boards By La Costa Upholstery

2010-04-08T20:21:00.001-07:00

Looking for a way to make a bedroom come to life, have La Costa Upholstery make you a custom head board. With thousands of fabric choises and many styles and sizes of headboardsyou can have a look that is all your own. We a find a fabric to go with the bedding you all ready have or we can do a head board and bedspread to match. See our web site lacostaupholstery.com
to get fabric ideas from the many fabric companys we work with, or call for an appointment 760-744-1360 for us to come to your home.

Reupholstery Versus New Furniture

2010-03-25T20:17:00.000-07:00

The furniture you already have is better then most of the new furniture you find in the store today. Over the years furniture went from being made in the USA out of hard wood and having real springs, to today it's made in China with elastic webbing and "engineered wood". What is engineered wood? Well it's a new term for plywood or particle board. The term engineered wood
sounds that someone from MIT came up with a new way to grow super trees but it's just plywood. And that's not what good furniture is made of it's junk. Sure it looks good in the store but when you get it home and use it the frame will start to sag the webbing gets soft and you find the cushions get flat. And in a year your new furniture needs help , new foam in the cushions ,new springs or more.

So save yourself lots of money and get your furniture reupholstered or slip covered and have something worth owning and that will last for years. La Costa Upholstery is San Diego best choise for reupholstery. We have the largest fabric sample selection in the area. Call or come by today. 760-744-1360 lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Slipcovers By La Costa Upholstery

2010-03-23T21:07:00.000-07:00

In springtime and it's time to get your furniture looking great for entertaining. And slipcovers are easy way to have two sets of furniture in one. If you love the style and size of what you already have but just want a different look for the season then slipcovers are your answer.With thousands of fabrics to choose from your can have something that is a style all your own.

The new furniture in the stores today is all the same, everyone has the same limited patterns and colors to choose from. And the poor quality means your wasting money on something that is not a good as what your mat already have. Save by slipcovering or reupholstery with La Costa Upholstery 760-744-1360 lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com.

La Costa Upholstery Fabric Sale

2010-03-16T20:31:00.000-07:00

La Costa Upholstery's Fabric Sale

2010-03-15T12:31:00.000-07:00

It's time for La Costa Upholstery's Spring Fabric Sale. It's our 31th anniversary and we want to help you with your home decorating, by giving you 30% any fabric when you have your upholstery done by La Costa Upholstery. From reupholstering your favorite chair , slipcovering
your livingroom sofa , a new bedspread, patio cushions, or a cornice box , you can have a new look for less at La Costa Upholstery.

We sale all the best lines of fabric Kravet, Robert Allen, Pindler, Barrows, Fabricut, Duralee,Karmir, Fabrcade and Sunbrella . We have the largest sample book selection in the county that is open to the public.

Foam for Furniture Cushions

2010-03-01T21:19:00.000-08:00

If your cushions have gone soft and you can't get out of your sofa , it's time to replace the foam. We can replace your cushions with new high quality foam from La Costa Upholstery. It's easy you can call or e-mail your cushion measurements and we'll get you a price on the best foam you can get.
Take that tired furniture and give it new life.
760-744-1360
760-744-4299fax
lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

La Costa Upholstery Fixes $400 Sofas

2010-02-25T20:06:00.000-08:00

We fix $400 sofas ! The first thing you need to know is that $400 sofas are junk, there are made with the lowest quality materials. From the frames to the cushions anyone who can retail a two sofas , three tables and two lamps for $700 has to get them made real real cheap. And to do that they have to lowest grade of everything. So the foam in the cushions will go flat in just a few months. We can replace them with high quality foam and make the sofa something you can sit on without going to the floor.

Patio Cushions for your Spring Partys

2010-01-26T19:34:00.000-08:00

I know it may be raining this week but it's not too early to get ready for Spring Party Seasons.Have your Patio looking great because the rain will not long and you'll want get outside and enjoy our wonderful San Diego weather when it comes. La Costa Upholstery has the largest selection out door fabrics and Sunbrella and we can your out door spaces looking great. Just e-mail us or call and we can come to you with Fabrics and give you a free estimate. lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com or 760-744-1360

Internet Upholstery Special

2010-01-25T21:08:00.001-08:00

Save money on your upholstery , just e-mail us a photo of your furniture with the measurements I will give you a yardage amount and a cost. Then come in to La Costa Upholstery pick out a fabric and we'll give you 30% off the fabric and 10 % off the labor. Have San Diego's best upholstery make your furniture new again. Just print this and bring it in with you . This offer good until the end of February.

Reupholstery For the New Year

2010-01-21T19:40:00.000-08:00

With the New Year here it's time to get the house looking great. Look at that sofa that may need new foam in the cushions, or the dining chairs that or too soiled to clean anymore. At La Costa Upholstery we can help you get your furniture looking new again. We have the largest selection of upholstery fabrics in San Diego. And with over 30 years in business we have ability

to handle all of your furniture upholstery needs. We also do slipcovers, headboards, patio cushions, bedspreads and cornices boxes. You can e-mail us photos and measurements of your furniture and we can give you an idea how much your project may cost. lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Looking for Upholstery Fabrics?

2010-01-13T11:19:00.000-08:00

If you are tried of drive around from store to store just to see the same fabrics come see us.
La Costa Upholstery is your one stop for all the fabrics needs. We carry Kravet, Robert Allen, Pinder& Pindler, Sunbrella, Duralle, Fabricut ,Greenhouse, Barrows and more.

And we will help you find that perfect fabric. With over 30 years in business we know how fabrics will wear and which fabrics are right for your furniture. Get real discounts on all of our fabrics.

We do the work right here not at some unknown workroom, come us we're here Monday to Friday 9:00 to 5:00 and evenings and Saturdays by appointment.

The Best Furniture Maybe in Your House

2010-01-04T15:50:00.000-08:00

The way furniture is made today is made to sold not to be used. The Jerome's is selling a bedroom set with the bed frame, dresser and night stands in pine and he compares it with a bed frame made in mahogany. Well at least he does say his is pine and the other is mahogany. The pine furniture is too soft of a wood to hold up to every day use. The joints will break down and the entire piece will get loose and come apart.The finish on the pine will scratch easier and the color will fade much faster So yes it is cheaper to start with but you'll have to replace it much sooner then the mahogany piece.

The same is true for sofas and chairs, the new furniture is often made of pine or particule board and it stapled together and just will not hold up to everyday use.So the best made furniture may all ready be in your house. Your sofa and chairs that you have had for years are better then you can get in discount furniture stores.You'll save money by recovering your furniture, have more fabric to choose and get a better made piece of furniture then what you can buy.

Why Reupholstery?

2009-12-21T15:14:00.000-08:00

New furniture in most stores is now made over seas, and is not built to last. Sure you don't pay much for it and guess what your not going to get much for your money.I have been in the furniture business for over 30 years andI have seen the quality go down very quickly in the past 10 years. If you are old enough to remember when things that were made in China were cheap and poorly made, well things have not changed very much. When you see sofa for $400 on TV you know that it be much of a sofa. Well if you buy it and it last 2 or 3 years and then you buy an other one and then an other one and so on, you end up spending more then just buying a good sofa or having the sofa you already have reupholstered. Because quality lasts. Think you want a whole new look restyle your sofa or look at consignment stores and have one of those reupholstered. With thousands of fabrics to choose from re upholstery is a far better option then buying cheap throw away furniture every 2 years. And it is better for the enviorment, much less goes into the land fills no trees are cut down
and most of the old furniture is recycled.

Decorating for the New Year with La Costa Upholetery

2009-12-21T14:35:00.000-08:00

The New Year is almost here and the Holidays will soon be over. And it will time to think about giving your self a gift of new home decor. La Costa Upholstery offers re upholstery, slipcovers,headboards,bedspreads,cornices boxes, patio cushions and upholstery fabrics. Call us after the holidays to sent up an appointment. Thank you and have a safe an happy New Year.

Your Home Decorating Resource La Costa Upholstery

2009-12-09T15:32:00.000-08:00

Since 1979 La Costa Upholstery has been North County's source for furniture re upholstery and we have grown to include slipcovers, headboards, cornice boxes, custom bedding and fabrics. If you have been to our web sites and blog you have seen the many fabric lines we care the the links to them.
We will soon be adding to our sites with expanded information about headboards cornice boxes, pillows, shams, coverlets and dust ruffles.
This will let you see different styles and sizes of all the items we make.

Choose Upholstery Fabrics @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-11-27T19:05:00.000-08:00

I talked about thread count, now I tell about fiber content. One of the things that make upholstery fabrics different the thread count, an other part of the fabric is what the fabric is made of. Fiber content can make fabric soft or rough, it can made colors bright of muted and it be the difference in how long a fabric with last.

Fabrics with rayon ( i know you hate it clothing) but it's great in upholstery fabric. It is very durable, the dyes in rayon are brighter and have better separation between colors. Cottons also have dye brighter and have good color separation and can be durable. Fibers that have tighter spun threads are not going to fray or pell and start looking worn and tired after a short time. The lower prices fabrics look old and worn where fabrics with better fiber contents look better and last longer and that makes them a better value. You get what you pay for and in the world of furniture.

Upholstery Fabrics Are Not All Made the Same

2009-11-17T20:37:00.000-08:00

If you have gone shopping for upholstery fabrics and asked yourself why are some fabrics $50 per yard and others $19.95 per yard? How can the outlet stores sell fabric for $19.95 and what looks like the same fabric sell for $39.95 at an upholstery shop? Well not all fabrics are made the same, many companies make different grades of fabrics in the same patterns. This companies make lower grade fabric just for the outlet market . The difference is the fiber content, the thread count and the weight of the fabric. What looks like the same fabric may be very different the $19.00 fabric well have a much lower thread count, just like bed sheets the higher the thread count the better the fabric will wear.Next I talk about content.

La Costa Upholstery for Headboards

2009-11-10T15:12:00.000-08:00

If you looking to finish your bedroom have La Costa Upholstery make you a headboard. We have thousands of fabrics to choose from so you can get the exact material you need, you are not limited to what the department store have.We have many styles and can make any size you want.Call us and we come to you with fabrics and get the look you want.

La Costa Upholstery Asks Why is New Furniture so Cheap?

2009-10-27T15:23:00.000-07:00

You may have a sofa that you are thinking of having reupholstered,but then see a ad on TV for "Jerry's" Furniture in San Diego for a new sofa for $499. Well that is so cheap it's doesn't pay to have your old sofa recovered, but wait. How can Jerry sell a sofa that was made in China shipped across the ocean, put on a truck, stored in a where house, then pay to advertise it on TV and still make a profit on the $499 sofa.

It's simple, the sofa is junk. They use the lowest grade foam that may last a year and then needs to be replaced. The frames may be made of plywood that is stapled together and will become loose when you use it. And the fabrics are of the lowest grade that will split and fray and look old in a very short time. So then the sofa ends up in the landfill and you go out a but an other piece of junk.

Now here's what to do, reupholster that well built sofa you already have with a good quality fabric that will last for years. You have a frame that is built to last for years and if the foam cushions need to be replaced, we'll do that with foam that holds it's shape.

So save your money, save the environment and get that furniture reupholstered by La Costa Upholstery.

Fabric Protection from La Costa Upholstery

2009-10-21T21:43:00.000-07:00

We can treat your furniture with Guradian Fabric Protection and give you 3 years of protection from any stain from anything you can eat or drink. La Costa Upholstery has been treating furniture for 25 years with Guardian Fabric Protection. This keeps your fabrics looking better for years longer then untreated fabric. Call us @ 760-744-1360 or e-mail at lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com for a free quote.

La Costa Upholstery Has New Fall Fabrics

2009-10-19T20:38:00.000-07:00

The New Fall Fabrics Lines are coming in to La Costa Upholstery. Many of our Fabric Companies are sending us their new sample lines, with wonderful new patterns and colors. Kravet, Barrows and Green House Fabrics have new books arriving every week with the latest new fabrics. And mention this posting and get added savings on any of fabrics.

Upholstery For the Holidays @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-10-11T20:48:00.001-07:00

It's time to get our home ready for the Holidays.If your dining chairs are stained or the family room sofa is showing it's age think about having them recovered by La Costa Upholstery. We have thousands of fabrics to choose from, some of the best fabric lines in the industry. We'll help find the right fabric for your home, and make sure you get the best value for your money.

With samples from Kravet, Duralee,Pindler & Pindler, Barrows,Green House Fabrics, Kasmir Fabrics, Sunbrella and more you'll find the fabric that is just right for your home.

La Costa Upholstery does Bedspreads.

2009-09-21T20:08:00.000-07:00

We have been the county's source for custom bedspreads, coverlets and bedskirts with the largest selection of fabrics. If you're looking for the patterns and colors you just can't get at the department store, find them at La Costa Upholstery and have us make your bedding for you.

We have samples from Kravet, Robert Allen, Duralee,Green House, Karmir, Fabricut,Pindler and Pindler, Fabricade and more.

New Foam for the Tired Furniture

2009-09-08T12:53:00.000-07:00

If your sofa or chair doesn't feel the way it did when it was new but your fabric still looks good. Just replace the foam in the cushions with new high quality foam and get more life out of your furniture. With the cost of new furniture in the stores today, you don't know what you are getting.One thing i can tell you is that the foam is about the lowest grade foam possibly ( that's how they keep the cost down) It doesn't last and flattens in a year or so. Well we can replace the foam with a high density foam wrapped with polyester and give you that new furniture feel back, our foam lasts.

Reupholstery by La Costa Upholstery for the Fall

2009-08-25T21:34:00.000-07:00

The holidays will soon be here so get ready by recovering your furniture @ La Costa Upholstery. With thousands of fabrics to choose from we have your furniture ready for all your holiday entertaining. Patio cushions bedspreads,slipcovers,headboards,valances,sofas and chairs we can may your home a showcase.

Fabrics from Kravet, Pindler and Pindler, Duralee, Sunbrella, Barrows, Karmir,Robert Allen and more we have the largest sample showroom in the county

Bedspreads, Headboards, Pillow Shams By La Costa Upholstery

2009-08-10T16:00:00.000-07:00

If you are looking for something to make your bedroom in to something special and can't find it in any store we can help. La Costa Upholstery has been doing custom bedding and headboards for over 25 years. With fabrics from Kravet. Fabricut, Duralee, Robert Allen,Kasmir, Pindler,and more we have the largest sample showroom open to the public in San Diego. We have thousands of fabrics to choice from so you can have a bedroom that no we else has , not a bed in a bag. Call us to see what we can do for you. 760-744-1360 or e-mails to set up an appointment.

Headboards By La Costa Upholstery

2009-08-04T13:04:00.000-07:00

If you are wanting to finish that bed room and can't find a headboard, have La Costa Upholstery make one for you. We have many of our own shapes and style or can make one from your design. With thousands of fabrics for choose from we can match one of our fabrics to go with a bed spread you already have, or we can do all your bedding . From headboards and bedspreads to dusters and pillow shams we do it all. Call us for an appointment and we can come to your home with fabric samples and show you what new .

Fix Those cushions with new foam @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-07-14T21:20:00.000-07:00

If those cushions on your furniture have flatten down but your fabric still looks good, don't dump it we can fix it. With new foam we'll make it new again and save you lots of money. We have many different foam samples for you to test from soft to firm to get the foam that is best for you.

If your back cushions are poly filled and need help we have a way to bring them back to life without replacing them. This can also save you money and breath life back into your furniture.
Call us for new cushions at 760-744-1360 or e-mail lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Guardian Fabric Protection is All New @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-07-14T20:43:00.000-07:00

The new Guardian Fabric Protection is here. It New formula is now Green with a no chemical smell and very fast drying. Guardian has the most eco -friendly fabric protection on the market today. With a great warranty to cover many todays everyday stains your furniture can look great for years to come.

We have been a Guardian provider for over 25 years and have treated thousands of pieces of furniture. Our clients love the product and often tell the friends to have the new and reupholstered furniture treated.

Call La Costa Upholstery to have your furniture treated, 760-744-1360 or e-mail us at lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

look at http://www.guardianproducts.net/ and check out crypton fabric protection

Fabrics are now easier to find @ LaCosta Upholstery.com

2009-07-06T19:43:00.000-07:00

If you have been looking for just the right fabric do that interior design project and you can't find it. Then go to the links on our site and see thousands of samples you can't see in any store or design firm.

Many of our vendors are now show web only fabrics on they sites. With the cost of making sample books it's cheaper to show fabrics on the net. From prints and chenelles to out door materials there is everything you could want on this links. We can then get memo samples
for you see and feel.

When you do find that perfect fabric call or e-mail us and we can then check stock and price and order it. And when you have your work done by La Costa Upholstery you'll get a 30% discount on the material.

All the big and many of the small fabric houses have great web sites with easy searchs to help you.

Slipcovers for Sofas and Chairs @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-06-09T20:45:00.000-07:00

Slipcovers can be your answer to get that new look for your furniture. If you want to keep your present fabric but would like to get an other look, think slipcovers. You can have two sets of furniture by having slipcovers made by La Costa Upholstery.

We have thousands of fabric choices and with best workroom in the county you'll get slipcovers and re-upholstery that will look great for years. Our fabric showroom is open to the public from 8:30 am to 5:00 pm Monday to Friday, Saturday and evenings by appointment. Call for an appointment 760-744-1360 or e-mail lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com.

We have samples from Kravet, Kasmir, Duralee, Robert Allen, Pindler & Pindler, Green House Fabrics,Fabricade, Fabricut and many more.

Look For Upholstery Fabrics @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-06-03T20:52:00.000-07:00

If you need to find great new patterns for your furniture or patio cushions check out the fabric lines we carry on line. Go to the links on our blog and see fabric you wouldn't find at the outlet stores.

On line you can see thousands of patterns on your links you can't see in any store. One store can't possible carry that many patterns at one place. Greenhouse Fabrics has a full line of web fabrics that are not in any sample books. Kravet, Robert Allen Fabrics,Duralee, Fabricut,Pindler & Pindler are all sending us new samples with great new colors and patterns every week.

Visit us at our showroom in San Marcos and get 30% off all fabrics until June 30 went you have your work done by us.

Reupholster Sofas Chairs and Ottomans@ La Costa Upholstery

2009-05-17T16:46:00.000-07:00

Do you know that your old furniture is better made than most new furniture in the store today?

How can they sell a sofa for $500? Because it is made from plywood, particle board and no springs in China, in a fabric that is made to look at not actually use. Those sofas and chairs only last a few years and fall apart and end up in the landfill. This is not good for your wallet or the environment, because you have to buy again and again.

So save your money and the planet by reupholstering your own furniture. You can get the fabric you want and save the furniture that fits in your home. By recovering what you have you'll save money in the long run.

Father's Day Sale@ La Costa Upholstery

2009-05-12T21:43:00.000-07:00

Give dad something he will really love to have and that everyone can use. Get that patio furniture redone just in time for summer. We can redo those patio cushions, repaint the frames and get you a new umbrella. All of our out door fabrics are on sell for father's day for 30% when we do your upholstery.

Fabrics from Sunbrella, Robert Allen, Kravet, Duralee and others, will last for years. Don't buy ready made cushions that are made from inferior fabrics that wouldn't hold up to the the weather and kids.

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Upholstery Fabrics On Sale @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-05-01T16:57:00.000-07:00

Spring Is Here and it time get those projects done around the house.
That patio furniture would look great with new Sunbrella Fabric, and with hundreds of patterns to choose from the possibilities are endless.

If that sofa or favorite chair is looks a little dated, all of our fabrics both indoor and outdoor are on sale for the month of May for 30 %. We sale Kravet, Robert Allen, Duralee, Pindler, Kasmir Fabrics, Barrows Fabrics, Sunbrella, with the largest collection of sample books.

We also do slipcovers if you want to keep your upholstery and have a second look for a spring or fall ,or have that slipcover for the holidays

Call us or e-mail for an appointment
760-744-1360 lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Reupholstery for Earth Day

2009-04-22T15:43:00.000-07:00

When you think "Green" think re upholstery. What better way to help the planet then to keep the sofa or chair out of the landfill. Your old pieces are better made then most new furniture because it was made to last. With hardwood frames, doweled not stapled togetherjoints, and "real springs" the old furniture was made to use and recovered again and again.

We can often restyle your furniture and new patterns up date your pieces to make themgo with today's looks. Or if you like the fabric you have but would like a second look for a different season think slipcovers. We have thousands of fabrics that will work for slipcovers and could change then plain sofa or chair into a fun new piece.

It's your 30th anniversary and all fabrics are 30% off when you have your work done by La Costa Upholstery. call us @ 760-744-1360 or e-mail @ lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

Father's Day Sale@ La Costa Upholstery

2009-04-14T22:10:00.000-07:00

Do something great for dad on his day. Give him new patio cushions so him can enjoy the great out door for the summer. If you have tried patio set that is need of a face lift we can help. La Costa Upholstery has hundreds of outdoor fabrics to choice from. New patterns and colors from Sunbrella, Robert Allen,Duralee, Kravet are here. We have all outdoor fabrics on sale for 30% off so you can get dad a gift that he will love for years to come.

Most ready made cushions are not made of acrylic and done hold up with out door use. They fade quickly and rot in a year or so. Acrylic last for years, and we only use nylon zippers and thread that will hold up for years.

Get Slipcovers for all the Right Reasons @ La Costa Upholstery

2009-04-14T14:16:00.000-07:00

Slipcovers can be a great way to get a new look. You can keep your upholstery on your chair or sofa and get a whole new feel with a slipcover. If you love that pattern on your sofa but would like a second fabric for a seasonal theme or are looking for a way to change grandma's old chair into a great bedroom chair.

People use slipcovers for many reasons, to hide fabric you never want to see, to get that shabby chic look and to be able to take it off for cleaning. The versatility of slipcovers make them a great option for home decorating. With hundreds of new fabrics in the new spring lines, you can have your very own look. Call us for slipcovers, reupholstery and bedding.
760-744-1630 or lacostaupholstery@yahoo.com

$30 off every $100 you spend on fabrics

2009-04-14T10:30:00.000-07:00

New Fabric Lines are coming in

New Spring lines of fabrics have arrived from:
Robert Allen
Kravet
Green House
Kasmir
Fabricut
Sunbrella
Carole
Barrows

30% off all fabrics when you have your work done by La Costa Upholstery. Email us to set up an appointment

Furniture Fabrics at La Costa Upholstery

2009-03-26T20:23:00.001-07:00

The new Fabrics are here, the new spring lines are still coming in and we are have our fabric sale. It's own 30th year in North County and we have the largest showroom to choose fabric from. All your favorite fabric lines are here, Kravet, Robert Allen, Duralee, Pindler& Pindler, and two new lines Trend and JF Fabrics.

Trend and J F Fabrics have many new fabrics that are unique to they fabric lines. So you wouldn't find them from other companies. If you are looking for a fabrics that aren't at all the outlet stores come see us at La Costa Upholstery.

We are having our fabric sale for the month of April with 35% off all fabrics when you have your re upholstery,slipcovers , bedspreads, patio cushions, window treatments done by La Costa Upholstery. Call us at 760-744-1360 or come in and see us. Mention this posting to get your discount.

Headboards Made by La Costa Upholstery

2009-03-09T20:31:00.000-07:00

Headboards are a great way to give new life to a bedroom. There many shapes, sizes and styles headboards can be made in. Tufted, channeled, or plain, add nail trim or cord trim and with thousands of fabric choices you will have your own look. Have your headboard and bedspead and pillow shams all done to match.

New Spring Fabric Lines Are Coming In At La Costa Upholstery

2009-03-04T18:44:00.000-08:00

The Spring Fabrics lines are coming in with new patterns and colors for the new year.Beautiful patterns for furniture, bedding, window treatments and outdoor furniture.In North County La Costa Upholstery has the largest showroom open to the public. WithKravet,Duralee,Sunbrella,Pindler&Pindler,Greenhouse Fabric, Barrow Fabrics, Kasmir Fabrics and many more, we have thousands of fabrics to choose from.

Reupholstery by La Costa Upholstery

2009-03-04T18:16:00.000-08:00

When looking for an upholsterer to do your furniture there are many things to concern.Are they use quality materials? The foam that is used to refill your cushions needs to be able to hold up with every day use. Polyesther fiber that is 3/4oz will last longer then thinner polys. Nylon zippers hold up better then metal zippers, they don't rust and the teeth don't break as often. Cotton thread breaks much easier then nylon thread. So ask what kinds of supplies the upholstery shop uses, because the better the products that go into your furniture the longer it will last.

LA COSTA UPHOLSTERY HAS OUTDOOR FABRICS

2009-02-23T20:56:00.001-08:00

New outdoor fabrics are now arriving at La Costa Upholstery. New samples from Sunbrella, Duralee, Kravet,Robert Allen are now here come in and see all the new patterns and colors. Spring is just weeks away so get those patio cushions ready for the new year.

Buying Slipcovers

2009-02-13T13:50:00.000-08:00

Found a nice article in Ezine Articles. Check it out.

....To find someone to make your custom slipcovers, start locally. The benefits to this are numerous. Someone who is local will likely come out and take the measurements of your furniture. This way you are guaranteed to get a truly custom fit. And, if there are problems, it is easier to get them addressed if the designer is local. In addition, you will not have to pay shipping.........
click here for article

Choose the Best from Robert Allen Fabrics

2009-02-13T13:38:00.000-08:00

La Costa Upholstery has been a fan of Robert Allen Fabrics for 25 years. Robert Allen is the leading fabric house of the interior design community. Their creative tradition of exploring the directional trends of color and its subtle nuances ensures carefully chosen palettes.

Eco-Friendly Fabrics from Kravet

2009-02-13T13:27:00.000-08:00

La Costa Upholstery has been looking of environmentally friendly fabrics for some time. The Kravet Green Collection is made of 100% recycled polyester. Our recycled polyester is a unique blend of post-industrial and post-consumer fibers. These fabrics are woven and treated with no additional chemicals. During the finishing process, water based products and environmentally approved dyes are used. After years of enjoyable use, these fabrics are recyclable.

Taking care of our environment is a life long journey so we strive to continue our efforts to bring you eco-friendly and environmentally conscious textiles.

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