Furniture makes a house feel like a customized, personal home. If you love your existing tables, chairs, and furnishings but they’ve become worn out over the years, consider having them repaired instead of buying new pieces. This is also a viable option if you plan to purchase used furniture that isn’t in perfect shape. Use the following guide to determine whether it’s worth fixing.

Is It Worth Getting Furniture Repaired?

Consider Age & Materials

Older furniture tends to be made of high-quality materials such as hardwood and thick upholstery fabric. A piece like that, especially a beloved antique, can be difficult or impossible to replace, so having it repaired is a smart investment. With a little refurbishment that may cost less than buying new, you’ll continue to enjoy fine furniture for years to come. If a piece is under 20 years old, it’s probably made with lower-quality materials. Replacing it may be less expensive than the cost of repairs.

Assess Construction & Damage

Take a close look at broken furnishings and gauge how much labor and material would be involved in fixing it. If it’s wobbly or creaky, the joints probably need to be tightened. That’s a straightforward fix if it’s fastened with screws but harder to accomplish if the piece is held together by nails or staples. For sofas and chairs with sunken seats, some coils can be tightened or repaired; however, if they’ve come completely loose, they’ll need to be replaced. Stained or torn upholstery can be refurbished with new fabric, but if odors have become trapped in your furniture, it may require new foam, batting, and padding.

Lines Circles & Angles Custom Upholstery & Repair in Cincinnati, OH, specializes in making old furniture look like new again. Since 1975, their team of woodworkers and upholstery experts has provided excellent service at affordable prices. Call (513) 984-1074 to schedule a free in-home estimate and visit their website to learn more about their work.