Show your favourite furniture some love with a refresh this spring

When you're wanting to refresh your space, you probably think firstly of new cushions, a throw, perhaps a lampshade and leave the larger items as they were, even if they're feeling a little tired. But Plumbs are here to show us how your furniture and window dressings can be reinvented, giving you the feeling of a brand new, reinvigorated home.

A family business that’s been going for over 60 years, Plumbs has passed their expertise and technical knowledge of reviving furniture down through the generations. Most well known for their bespoke, washable covers, Plumbs are also experts in reupholstery and stylish made-to-measure curtains.

Since your sofa, armchairs and window treatments are typically the largest and most prominent pieces in a room, it’s easy to see how by giving these items a new lease of life you can actually reinvigorate the entire space.

Upgrade your upholstery

Well-loved upholstery is worth investing in. After all, the perfect cosy sofa will invite family and friends to snuggle up to watch the latest Netflix drama or to curl up and chat for hours on end. To give your upholstered furniture a breath of fresh air, Plumbs offer the options of new removable sofa covers or full reupholstery.

Sofa covers are the ideal addition to a busy home. The made-to-measure designs fit closely over your existing upholstery for a natural look, but are easily removed if you want to switch them out or for when they need a wash. Any spills are easily taken care of, as many of their covers are machine washable at 30ºC – as if that wasn’t already music to your ears, they don’t even need ironing afterwards!

If your armchair or sofa needs a little more TLC, then you might want to look at reupholstery. Your piece will be stripped back to its frame, keeping all of the much-loved original features. New fabric and cushioning will be meticulously added to bring it back to life, new seat infills can be added at no extra cost and details such as deep buttoning can be reintegrated.

Whichever option is right for your furniture, you’re guaranteed to end up with the perfect finish for your space. There’s a whopping 800 fabrics and colours to choose from, including options from design houses such as Clarke & Clarke, William Morris and Sanderson, and with over 200 measurements taken to make sure those covers fit perfectly, everything will sit like a dream. Plus, instead of throwing away an item you have sentimental attachment towards, or putting up with something that looks worn out, you’re getting a new-look piece without having to buy a whole new item.

Wow-factor window treatments

To complement your refreshed upholstery, or to add some new beauty to your windows, take advantage of their Complete Window Service. Like with their sofa transformation service, you’ll experience a personalised in-home, end-to-end service by local experts that create and fit your new made-to-measure curtains and blinds.

Again you can choose from the over 800 fabrics, and they also offer a range of tracks, poles and accessories like tie-backs and holdbacks so you can enjoy a complete new look to the whole window area. With fitting services included, you'll be able to relax in the knowledge that trustworthy experts are bringing all your choices together.

It’s not just about looks, either, as while all the curtains come fully lined as standard, you can choose a more specialised lining to suit your needs. There’s of course blackout lining, ideal for bedrooms or super-cosy snugs, and thermal interlining which is perfect for drafty spaces and can be paired with the standard or blackout lining. If you want a best of both worlds situation you can always opt for the energy reflective lining which features both blackout and thermal properties in one, to keep your home warm in winter and cool in summer while offering that extra dark atmosphere for restful nights.

Seamless service

So aside from the made-to-measure designs, the 800+ fabrics and everything else we’ve spoken about, why go for Plumbs? Well, we love their free and friendly, no-obligation home consultations to help you work out what’s right for you before receiving a free quote. There are also free samples available so you can sit with your choices and work out the best scheme for your space.

Current and former customers certainly agree with how easy and delightful Plumbs can make your experience, with an Excellent Trustpilot rating and glowing reviews. If you’re ready to request your free in-home appointment or browse their latest brochure, call 01772 838478 quoting code J101FZD or visit the Plumbs website today.