Head Boards

Headboards are a great way to make a bedroom really pop. With thousands of fabrics to choose from you can have anything you want. We make many shapes and all sizes , or you create your own design and we can make it for you. Come by La Costa Upholstery and see all the fabric lines we carry.

New Sofa or Re Upholster your Sofa

I often hear people say " I can buy a new sofa for less then what is cost to re upholster me sofa". People see the adds of TV from Jerome's or Lazy Boy and see the sofa for $800 or the whole room for $ 800. What they should do is go the the web sites of those companies and really see whats out there. Yes you can get a sofa
for $800, but it's in the lowest grade of fabric with the lowest grade of foam and polyester fill they have. And when get see a fabric that you may really want the prices go up A LOT. A middle grade fabric will make that
same sofa $1800 and the top grade of fabric can make it $2900 plus tax and delivery.

At La Costa Upholstery we have thousands of fabric chooses not just the 50 to 100 the furniture store have
and you can have something that is just what you want not just what the furniture store has. Reupholster your
furniture, go green and keep that better quality frame and have a great piece of furniture not the junk the stores are selling today.

La Costa Upholstery can also make new furniture for you ,  with a hard wood frame  your choose of foam,
down  or spring cushions  and thousands of fabric to choose from.

Fabric Show Room @ La Costa Upholstery

La Costa Upholstery has the largest show room for  Upholstery Fabrics in North County. We have
thousands of fabrics to choose from and discounts on all our fabrics. If you are looking to re upholster
your living room sofa , family room chairs or patio furniture we have fabrics for you.

 We sell Sunbrella , Kravet , Robert Allen , Duralee, Barrow, MJD, Avant Garde, Fabricade,

Pinder & Pindler and many others.

Patio Cushions in the Winter

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

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

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

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.