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Part 2 closeup of this @dedarmilano filled living space. Doesn’t it look extra cozy as we New Yorkers listen to the wind howling outside? #reupholstery #madeinbyc #joyfulliving
An entire living space decked out in reupholstered pieces in various gorgeous selections from @dedarmilano 😍😍😍 Note the custom tucked away ottomans, cushions, oversized coffee table, and decorative pillows. Some living rooms have all the fun 💥
My client loved this print but worried the pink was stealing the show. A cranberry piping shift pulls your eye, balances the palette, and lets the deeper tone lead. Small detail. Big impact. 💥 #reupholstered #beforeandafter #madeinnyc
Making things last is a choice. So is learning how to do it. ✨ What’s something you’ve chosen to repair instead of replace? #reupholstered #repairdontreplace #savethefurniture #madeinnyc

Bold transformation

A look at our favorite before and afters

Comparison of before and after images of two wooden chairs with ornate shell-shaped backs; the left chair is before and has damaged beige upholstery, and the right chair is after with a pink floral and bird patterned fabric.
Comparison of before and after images of vintage chairs the before fabric is faded floral and the after is a bold green and white geometric pattern.
Comparison of before and after images of two foot stools. The left is before with a faded beige cushion and the other with a green geometric patterned fabric cushion.
Comparison of before and after images of an upholstered armchair. The left is before with damaged floral upholstery, the right is revived with colorful, vibrant florals.
Comparison of before and after images of a vintage armchair, the before is a damaged and faded yellow patterned fabric and the after is a bright blue textured fabric.
Comparison of before and after images of reupholstered couches. The left shows a damaged leopard print fabric couch, right shows the newly upholstered blue patterned fabric couches.
Comparison of before and after images of a wooden bench. The before is faded, worn out and beige with a dotted pattern, and the right cushion is refilled with a vibrant multi-colored swirling pattern.
Comparison of before and after images of a daybed. The left before appears old, worn, and stained with visible marks, while the after is new, clean, and has a colorful geometric patterned cover and pillow.
Side-by-side comparison of a window seat. In the before image, the seat is empty with a plain white window sill, in the second image, the seat has a vibrant decorative cushion and a patterned blue and orange cushion.

The full archive 

Explore each piece of beloved furniture that’s come through my workshop.

Two wooden chairs with colorful striped seats are placed in front of a brick wall, with part of a framed poster visible above them.
A custom upholstered armchair with a patterned fabric in blue and beige, featuring wooden legs and armrest accents, positioned in a bright room near a window.
A wooden bench with a colorful floral-patterned custom cushion near a window.
A bedroom corner featuring a custom upholstered floral armchair, sitting against a window with striped curtains.
Living room sofa with patterned cushions and a floral rug underneath, next to a side table with a lamp.
A dining area with a wooden table and four chairs, showcasing a custom built-in upholstered bench with patterned fabric and a long window to the right.
A custom-upholstered pink textured sofa with wooden legs, located in a decorated living room with framed artwork and a floral area rug.
A cozy living room corner featuring a floral upholstered armchair and matching ottoman.
Pink cushioned chair with a floral pattern, set against a wall covered with multicolored floral wallpaper matching the cushion's fabric.
Four chairs with different colorful patterned cushions lined up along a wooden table in a dining area.
A colorful armchair with floral and bird patterns, wooden legs.
An antique wooden armchair with floral upholstery, featuring pink, yellow, and dark blue flowers on the fabric.
Vintage armchair with matching ottoman, both with yellow, black, and white patterned upholstery.
A colorful, abstract-patterned couch with a matching pillow, positioned against a yellow wall with built-in yellow cabinets.
A vintage-style chaise lounge with a red fabric cover and blue floral pattern, set on a hardwood floor in the workshop.
A vintage wooden chair with a floral fabric cushion and backrest, featuring white, pink, and beige flowers on a brown background.
A vintage wooden chair with a seashell-shaped backrest and a pink cushioned seat featuring a floral pattern with flowers and leaves.
Corner of a window seat with floral patterned cushion, with magazines on the white window sill, overlooking a cityscape.
A vintage-style armchair with a matching ottoman, covered in fabric featuring a pattern of stylized tigers and swirling designs in red, yellow, and white on a dark background, in Ruti's workshop.
A stack of four decorative pillows with various patterns on a white surface.
Two wooden dining chairs with tall, curved backs and pink floral cushioned seats, placed on a wooden floor against a white wall with a decorative wall hanging.
Two chairs with chrome legs and floral-patterned cushions featuring lemons and greenery, in a workshop.
A collection of decorative throw pillows with various patterns on a white surface.
Two black wooden chairs with tiger and floral embroidered cushions on a wooden floor.
A vintage-style wooden sofa with yellow and white striped upholstery, placed on a carpeted floor in a room with large windows.
A vintage upholstered armchair with a floral pattern, wooden armrests, and angled legs in a cozy living room.
Vintage purple upholstered armchair with dark wooden carved legs and arm accents, set on a wooden floor in the workshop.
A built-in window seat with a colorful patterned cushion in a living space, with artwork on the wall above.
Ruti kneeling and working on a large reupholstery project with the textile pattern displaying skeletal drawings.
A dining room featuring a custom striped upholstered bench on each side and a single wooden chair at one end, adorned with a gray patterned table runner and decorative objects.
A window seat with a colorful pillow on a floral-patterned cushion, and a child's hand resting on the cushion.
Two vintage wooden armchairs with custom upholstered fabric cushions are placed outdoors against a brick wall with graffiti art.
Wooden bench with blue and white patterned cushion in a room with wood flooring and white paneled wall.
A vintage wooden-legged chair with a plaid cushioned seat placed on a light-colored rug near a window.
Interior of a wooden room with a cushioned bench, a large pillow, and a small polka-dotted pillow on the floor.
A dining room corner featuring a wooden bench with a custom plaid cushion, a round white table with a vase of flowers, and some accessories.
Multi-patterned dining room seats, including blue, yellow patterned, and green fabrics, with tools and other items scattered around.
A wooden stool with a round, padded cushion covered in peach-colored fabric with a white geometric pattern, placed on hardwood floor in front of a brick fireplace.
Two vintage green upholstered armchairs with wooden frames, placed side by side on a wooden floor against a white wall.
A window seat with a floral cushion and four decorative pillows.
A vintage sofa with floral upholstery in a workshop setting, surrounded by sewing supplies.
Ruti smiling while she works on reupholstering a decorative chair featuring colorful floral and animal patterns, in her workspace.
A vintage wooden armchair with geometric patterned upholstery in shades of green, beige, and black, placed on a wooden floor.
Decorative fabric-covered stool with a feather pattern, placed on wooden floor.
Living room with a custom patterned sofa and a throw pillow.
Two wooden chairs with patterned fabric upholstery on a sidewalk in Brooklyn.
A wooden bench with a cushion featuring a colorful marbled pattern in black, yellow, orange, blue, and white, positioned on a work surface with tools and fabric.
A cylindrical yellow upholstered ottoman with a pattern of black and white zebras and botanical elements, placed on a wooden floor.
A wooden chair with a black and white geometric patterned fabric cushion on the seat, viewed from above.
A group of vintage wooden chairs with floral upholstery arranged in a semi-circle, featuring intricate embroidered patterns of flowers and leaves.
A vintage-style armchair and matching ottoman with teal upholstered cushions and wooden frames.
A vintage-style armchair with matching footstool, both upholstered in floral fabric with blue and white pattern, set on a wooden floor in a store.
A wooden bench with a red and white patterned cushioned seat in a store.
A corner window seat with a floral cushion in front of three wooden shuttered windows, in a room with wooden flooring and white molding.
Four decorative pillows with colorful, patterned fabric on a beige cushion, placed on a bench.
Two vintage orange upholstered chairs with wooden armrests and legs are positioned next to a round wooden table in an office.

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