We dropped off 8 chairs to be upholstered, which included removing the cane. We received personal attention and direction for best type of fabric to use as well as how we could prepare the chairs to allow faster turn around and save a few dollars. The chairs turned out amazing and were done within a week. Couldn't be happier. read more

Kevin is lovely -- he does an impeccable job with all of the details on upholstery projects and provides excellent customer service. He helped me meet a tight timeline for a client. Happy to use him again and again for projects as a result! read more

Kevin is a REAL ARTISAN!! he absolutely belong to that generation of craftsman that are almost extinct in the mist of mass production and ephemeral consumption. he is knowledgeable, passionate, and totally committed to his work. on top of that, Kevin is an incredible human being, who is willing to share his craftsmanship with others. I recommend him 100%! Lilian Bobea read more

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If you want an honest opinion of what you need then Kevin is the one to speak to. I brought in a cushion for an estimate and explained that my husband thought the loveseat was too soft. Kevin said the foam in the cushion was fine, but the springs might be the problem. I think most places would just do the foam without asking. Saved me about $300 And less waste in the environment! I would definitely choose him again if needed. read more

Amazing tutorials on youtube!! I love the instructional videos of true upholstery work. Makes every piece look like a piece of art

My 40-year-old sectional looks better than when it was brand new. Kevin was a pleasure to work with and showed me that reupholstering was the thing to do. I had been looking for a new sectional for years and there wasn't anything out there at any price that worked for me. I couldn't be happier. read more

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Kevin, the owner of Upholstery on Broadway, is amazing! He is so knowledgeable about upholstery but what sets him apart is his willingness to share his knowledge. He took the time to explain to me how I could improve upon chairs that I am reupholstering when I hit a roadblock. Mind you, Kevin had never met me before and I discovered him and his business on YouTube. He has an incredible YouTube channel that includes many hours of instrumental videos. I can not thank him enough for taking time out of his day to help me. I have watched his upholstery technique on many of his videos and I would strongly recommend him for any upholstery work. read more

I have a 75+ year old channel back chair that needed reupholstering. Pamela was patient with my fabric choices and let me take swatch books home to mull over my decision. I chose a complex pattern and Kevin expertly aligned it throughout my chair, a challenging job. The entire experience was kind and positive, the craftsmanship exceptional. I absolutely will trust these good people with my next chair. read more

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Not only outstanding quality but an exceptionally nice owner. Kevin is more artisan than technician, more teacher than salesman. He'll give you a very honest assessment of your piece along with the cost of restoring/reupholstering. You'll learn a lot along the way. He is clearly passionate about the work that he does. His prices are reasonable, especially considering the quality of his work. It's a small business that he runs himself so it can take a while to hear back from him sometimes but don't give up--it's worth it. read more

This is a long overdue review for a splendid business. Last year Kevin and Pamela did a complete overhaul of a much-loved mid-century couch that has been in my family for 3 generations. (Re-tied the springs, re-glued the wood frame, *and* reupholstered it!) I was looking for true craftsmen (craftspeople?) that would appreciate and uphold the artistry of the original piece, and I found that in Upholstery on Broadway. (See photos for the transformation.) They are (unsurprisingly) not the cheapest, but I thought their price was reasonable, they stuck to their quote, and their work is absolutely worth the cost. And Kevin delivered the couch when they were done. I could not be more pleased! read more

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I had a couch cushion fixed here recently and it was great service. They are friendly and helpful. This is a great local business with amazing service. I highly recommend them for jobs both large and small! read more

Kevin is really warm and friendly, and the recliner that he reupholstered came out beautifully. The shop hours are limited, but he's flexible and helpful. I highly recommend this place! read more

They did a great job, at a reasonable price. Communication could have been better, and the total time ended up being longer than it needed to be, but the end result was great, and I'll come to them again! read more

I took an Upholstery class here after driving by and seeing the sign. It was AWESOME! The classes are necessarily small, it's a small place, and the group was great. Kevin and Pamela are very welcoming and foster a great atmosphere of collaboration and fun. Kevin is a great teacher and he does some beautiful work. They seem to be great staples of the neighborhood with locals stopping by with kids and dogs in-tow to check on their orders. The pizza place down the street needed their seats covered and Kevin took pains to get them done ASAP so they could continue on with business. Kevin is quite the historian and has all sorts of quirky stories to tell once you get him going. Overall a great neighborhood spot to take a class or get a piece of furniture updated. read more

I had a wing chair that had needed reupholstering for quite a while. I had hesitated to have the job done, because I found the procedure of finding an upholsterer and choosing a fabric daunting. However, the chair was looking more and more worn, and it just had to be done. I chose Upholstery on Broadway based on customer reviews. My experience was totally satisfying. Pamela was patient and helpful as I made my way through the many fabric samples she sent to me. Once I chose a fabric, it was up to Kevin to reupholster the chair. Kevin loves his work, and it shows. The newly upholstered chair is greatly improved over its former self. I highly recommend this business. read more

I took a class there, and I can't call it a class. On the first day, all we did was pull nails and tacks from our chairs. There was no instruction, no overview of the course, no setting of expectations. I thought this would happen in second class, but again, no. Each of us proceeded at our own pace. When I finished a task, Kevin would tell me what to do next, but that was all. I would call this a work space rental, not a class. If it were a class, he would have told us initially what we could expect to learn and accomplish each session, would have given instruction to the class and demonstrations so we could learn from what the others were doing. You can find instructional videos online (many from Kevin) that describe the steps in upholstery, and if you have space in your home, save your money and do it there. $425 is a lot of money to rent 8 workspace sessions. read more

Our 8 year old sectional's seat cushions were well beyond "broken in." Kevin ordered the replacement cushions in the unusually firm kind we needed. He came to our house to adjust the fit. Couldn't be happier with the results and his commitment to service. About to contact him about slip covers read more

Just had my couch cushions upgraded by Kevin and it's like I have a brand-new couch! The foam stuffing the former upholsterer had used was never satisfactory but I bore with it for too long, finally asking Kevin what he could do. Well, what he could do--adding springs wrapped in down--is just what the doctor ordered! My couch not only looks better but is far more comfortable. While the work was not cheap, the fact that I will easily get 10 more years out of the couch makes it well worth it. I always prefer taking care of a good investment in furniture, i.e., reupholstering a good piece, rather than buying a new piece for the same cost. Too much of the new furniture today is not built to last but to chuck out and replace with another poorly made piece. read more

Kevin and Pamela at Upholstery on Broadway were about the most fortuitous second hand referral imaginable! From choosing fabric with Pamela to Kevins excellent work on my twenty year old pull out in my study. Kevin was willing and able to work with my tight turn-around schedule and actually delivered the excellent job with re-worked pillows three days ahead of schedule. I couldn't be happier with the whole experience and they will remain my "go to" in the future. read more

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Kevin re-upholstered our curved kitchen bench, which I imagine was quite a challenge as it's an unusual, custom piece. He did a fantastic job and gave great advice on what types of fabric patterns would best suit this shape. He also kindly picked up the bench from our home (we are not far from his shop), which was a huge help as it saved us renting a van to bring it in. The prices were reasonable and the turnaround was really quick. I highly recommend Upholstery on Broadway and will certainly be returning next time I have need of an upholstery job. read more

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We cannot begin to explain how delighted we are with Kevin and Pamela at Upholstery on Broadway. Right from the very first contact, they listened and understood what we were looking for. Pamela found us the perfect fabric! Then we (masked and socially distanced) met Kevin, who worked out how to utilize the bright patterns in the most attractive and economical way. It was so much fun to bring back an old family chair (70+ years old) that is filled with memories for me. Kevin did an amazing job! Thank you both for the joy you have given us during this challenging time. BRAVO! We WILL be back. read more

Kevin does top-quality work. I have great respect for his workmanship, integrity, honesty, and fairness. He replaced worn-out springs and preserved the upholstery (which was in very good condition) in the seat of one of our favorite armchairs. (Other upholsterers insisted we needed new fabric in order to fix the springs.) Kevin's approach, much more cost-effective and efficient, was 100% successful and satisfactory and allowed us to keep the existing fabric. On another occasion, he repaired the fabric on an ottoman, giving it a renewed lease on life. This 'rescue' operation was enormously helpful and most appreciated. We wholeheartedly recommend Upholstery on Broadway. It's a wonderful business. read more

Did an excellent job re-stuffing my couch seat cushions, which has gotten way too soft over 15 years. Now the couch is better then ever. What is better, he did it all in less than 24 hours with higher quality foam, so I likely won't have to do this again. Nice! read more

It was a pleasure dealing with Kevin. He did an excellent job on the piece I brought him. I had a wide choice of samples (since I only needed one yard ) and I didn't have to spend a fortune on fabric to get something really nice. What will we do when all of these skilled people with their own small businesses retire? I hate to think. read more

This place is amazing. I dropped by in the middle of a class today and the owner stopped to help me, turning it into a lesson for the class. I had buttons coming out of my couch cushion. Not only did he fix it right then and there, he refused to charge me. Will definitely be back and be referring any friends that need real work done. read more

Exactly what we need out of a small local business. Quality, reliability and integrity. So nice to get honest feedback and superb craftsmanship. Lucky to have him in Arlington. read more

My wife and I have a couch that the 3 seat cushions had lost their shape over the years due to usage. We had a called a few places for prices to fix and were told it would be approx $100 to $150 per cushion to replace the foam to size. Since that seemed to be the reality we decided to get it done. We went to Upholstery on Broadway early Sat morning with the 3 cushions in hand hoping to get away with just replacing the middle cushion (that one was in the worst condition) based on their opinion and advice. As soon as we walked in the person took a look and said they weren't form but some material (which I don't remember the name of) that simply needed to be re shaped. He then went ahead and did that for us at no charge. We clearly had no idea and if he wanted to could have sold us new cushions for a few hundred dollars. Sad to say that I never expect that to happen in these situations so pleasantly surprized and so impressed with the honesty. Needless to say I will certainly go here for all my upholstery needs in the future and highly recommend them to anyone. read more

We had a family heirloom chair reupholstered, and the final bill came in about 50% more than the estimate. I don't question that it took a lot of work or that the materials are expensive, and I don't begrudge skilled craftspeople charging a fair price, but 50% over estimate wreaked havoc on our budget. Also, while the finished chair looks good, for as much as it wound up costing I would expect *perfect*, and it doesn't look perfect. The imperfections probably wouldn't bother me as much if it had only cost two-thirds of what we ultimately paid. I hate to write a countervailing review on local craftspeople, but my experience left me less than totally happy. I don't think they're malicious or dishonest or bad at what they do--probably it's down to a miscommunication or the complication of Kevin and Pamela technically being two separate businesses (?)--, but I'd recommend being extra clear in communicating and getting a commitment to a final cost in advance to avoid budget-busting unpleasant surprises. read more

I was looking for an upholstery class for ever and finally found Upholstery on Broadway. I have been a student there for 2 sessions (about 4 months) now and I LOVE it!! Kevin and Pamela (the teachers) are the nicest people and are really ready and willing to teach you everything they know and help you work out design/fabric ideas with your piece of furniture as well the nitty gritty about how to do it. Class is also a great social atmosphere, between listening to some great tunes and chatting with other classmates... I truly look forward to going each week! They also can do custom upholstery if you don't want to get your hands dirty! I've seen some of the pieces that come through and they are GORGEOUS! Definitely check this place out. Even just poke your head in ... its a great place! read more

It's about trust. They trusted me to select a pattern that would work in my room and to bring correct measurements - all after a solid discussion with good advice of course. I trusted them to do the work after my sister had a positive experience. This saved me so much time! I understood from another Fabric store that I would have to arrange and pay for an in-home measurement. Ugh I wish I had time for that! I ended up with a beautiful window seat cushion that is more than perfect. Workmanship is outstanding and even my quilter/seamstress mother in law agrees! Thank you! read more

I came by the Upholstery studio the other day with a dog eaten cushion of our very new couch. Kevin was a extremely gracious and friendly. He offered to sew up the cushion right there on the spot while I waited. I followed his advice to do a quick job since there was a chance or darling doggy might strike again. He fixed it up well enough and now you can't tell there was ever a crime committed. I was struck by Kevin's friendliness and generosity and he even came out of the shop to meet the waiting doggy in the car! We will definitely be back to the shop for future projects. read more

Superb job upholstering two armchairs! I got great advice from Pamela on fabric selection and she Pamela to find a great deal on to boot (Kravet is their preferred brand). Our chairs were finished as quickly as promised. Kevin does first class work! read more

Excellent place, independently owned, quality work at a good price!

I used Upholstery on Broadway to re-cover the cushions of my porch furniture using Sunbrella fabrics. The work was done very professionally, and they happily used the extra scraps to cover a couple throw pillows. Thanks for everything! read more

Terrific experience! Kevin and Pamela did outstanding work on cushions for a 1940s deco bamboo chair and ottoman -- they are quick, communicative, and very cost-effective. We've brought in a matching couch for the same treatment! Cannot recommend them highly enough. read more

The upholstery class offered here is so much fun and really rewarding! It was amazing being able to transform an old piece of furniture into something really lovely. Kevin is an amazing instructor, so knowledgeable, and really brings a positive energy to the class. I definitely plan to sign up for another course when I find the right over-loved chair! read more

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I'm so grateful to Kevin Kennedy for the wonderful work he did restoring our classic old chairs. He is truly a craftsman who knows his field. He is as good as his word. I highly recommend him. Eight chairs were reglued and reupholstered in three weeks. They are gorgeous! I have before and after pics but where do I upload them? read more

Pamela and Kevin both did a fantastic job with our two Barbara Barry chairs. Our chairs needed their seat & back cushions reupholstered after many years of wear. Not only did Kevin turn around the work far quicker than we expected, but the chairs look brand new! I highly recommended Upholstery on Broadway to anyone, especially those with pricier pieces that need some extra care. read more

What a great experience. Got new filling for 6 sofa cushions. The added wrinkle was I wanted them to be very firm. Never realized that would make the job much more challenging. Kevin turned the order around in just 2 days. He kept at it, making house calls to plan his adjustments, until the sofa looks better than new. Total elapsed time? 6 days. He couldn't be nicer or more conscientious. I recommend him enthusiastically. And he was 25% less expensive than his larger competitor. read more

Like most people I don't always take the time to write a review. I am taking the time since I was so impressed with the quality and service at Upholstery on Broadway. I had cushion cover made for two chairs and an ottoman. I recommend them. read more