It starts out with an emotional decision to alter the furniture that has been handed down to me after my parents died. Furniture well over 45 years old, wood hand turned in Denmark, with cushions and fabric that have seen much better days. I have never used a furniture reupholsterer, let alone, make a decision to alter furniture that was chosen by my parents. I needed to do right by them, and by us, as well as work within a budget that fits our half-full pockets.
I turned to Yelp. I know Yelp gets a bad rap sometimes, people being ridiculous or disgruntled, but I rely on it heavily. I found several places near me, but JP Seating caught my eye. Nothing but great reviews that were honest, right down to the sketchy location. So don't be surprised when you roll up with your cherished items and are ready to hand them over to this establishment with a hopeful lump in your throat. Do it... drop them off and leave with a satisfied feeling, because you will be satisfied.
Johnny, the owner, was incredibly responsive to my messages through Yelp. He responded to every question and provided me with a direct texting option to his phone. He quoted me a price after I told him what I wanted, without ever seeing the furniture. The wood for our furniture is timeless... it's beautiful despite being old. I was leery about dropping off the furniture, or him coming to pick it up and drop it off for 75.00 (also a great deal).... my husband recommended just bringing him the cushions.
So ... i dropped off cushions for 2 chairs, one high back chair, one couch and 2 ottomans. When I got there, he and the seamstress Lina looked at the material and the design of the cushions. She took the time to listen to what I had hoped for, and said that she could duplicate it. As simple as that. I picked the fabric and it was a done deal. Half deposit is due at time of drop off, cash or check. I forgot my checkbook, so had to stop at the bank and pull out cash.... as I reluctantly handed it to Johnny, he said he would write me a receipt later, but for now.... here's a sticky note with the deposit written on it with his initials to solidify the deal. I drove away knowing that this must be the right decision..... it must, despite a sticky note that I stuck to a business card and stuck it in my wallet.
The next morning, he already sent me photos of my ottomans redone and I was relieved, happy. My entire order was ready on FRIDAY.... that was 4 days after I dropped everything off. WHAT? I picked them up today and was so very excited to see the final product. Every piece fits perfectly, cushions cut to angle just like my old ones. The fit is perfect, despite not having the frames.
This job was done with great care and concern for detail. Buttons, zippers, and ties were applied and fit exactly to measure. I am more than pleased and the price is unbeatable. He was far less than my other quotes, and it was done in a timely manner. I will refer them over and over again.
Do not hesitate as you roll down Chico Avenue and end up in a back property numbered 2626... you will be happy that you did.
A special thank you to Lina.... amazing work. You will be rewarded.
Many thanks to Johnny for his ability to listen to my wishes and making them come true.
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