What I Do

Every aspect of modern upholstery.

Commissions, chair and sofa reupholstery, a library of gorgeous fabrics and handmade soft furnishings, all from the studio at The Old Granary in Hampshire.

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A traditional wing-back armchair reupholstered in botanical passionflower velvet

01 · Commissions

Statement pieces, made to order.

Bespoke and statement pieces for private clients, boutique hotels and interior designers. Bring me a tired frame with good bones, or a picture of the piece you wish existed, and I'll build it with you from the fabric up.

Send me a photo of what you have in mind, or upload a few images with your enquiry, and I'll come back to you with ideas and a no obligation quote.

Private clients, one treasured piece at a time
Boutique hotels, from reception to guest rooms
Interior designers (trade enquiries welcome)

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A statement sofa in bold toucan and pineapple print fabric with orange leaf-print cushions — Statement toucan & pineapple sofa, a private commission

02 · Reupholstery & Restoration

Treasured pieces, carefully restored.

Modern upholstery techniques to restore chairs, sofas and treasured heirlooms, stripped back and rebuilt from the frame up so a tired piece is comfortable for another fifty years.

I offer free, no obligation quotes. Send me a photo of your piece, or upload a few images with your enquiry, and I'll give you an honest opinion on what it needs and whether it's worth restoring.

Free, no obligation quotes
Help choosing the right fabric for the piece
Frames stripped back and rebuilt properly
Collection and same-day return where possible

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A Victorian button-back tub chair in ochre velvet beside a wicker chair in botanical print — A Victorian tub chair & Lloyd Loom pair, fully restored

03 · The Fabric Library

Thousands of fabrics to fall for.

Choosing the fabric is the best part, and the part people find hardest. The studio holds a large selection of sample books, from contemporary abstracts and bold botanicals to classic traditional weaves, and I'll happily sit with you until we find the one.

I hold accounts with a wide range of fabric suppliers, so I can source almost anything you've seen elsewhere.

Sample books to browse in the studio
Samples to take away and live with
Honest advice on durability, rub counts and cleaning

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A wing-back armchair in botanical passionflower velvet on cabriole legs — Passionflower velvet. The right fabric changes everything

04 · Soft Furnishings

The details that finish a room.

Curtains, blinds, pelmets, cushions, throws and runners, all made at the studio on my industrial machine, often to match or complement a piece I've upholstered for you.

A pair of scatter cushions in the sofa's fabric, a headboard to match the bedroom chair, a blind in the same print as the window seat. It's the soft furnishings that pull a room together.

Curtains, Roman blinds and pelmets
Cushions, box cushions and window-seat pads
Headboards, throws and runners

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Dawn at her industrial sewing machine working a large piece of fabric, bunting overhead — On the machine at The Old Granary

05 · Terms & Conditions

The small print, in plain English.

These terms apply to commissions, reupholstery and soft furnishings work. Please take some time to read them, and if you have any questions or queries do not hesitate to contact me.

Last updated: 5 August 2026

Consultation

The initial consultation is free of charge. It is usually used to understand and agree the scope of the work, and to provide design advice for bespoke products. Please note that I cannot be held responsible for the accuracy of measurements or the quality of fabrics supplied by the client.
Estimates

An estimate is provided which details the estimated cost of the work to be provided. Estimates are valid for 60 days.
Deposit

A deposit of 50% of the agreed quote is required to secure your order, and payment can be made by bank transfer. All orders are unique, so please be aware that this deposit is non-refundable, as it is used to order supplies specific to your job.
Lead time

Turnaround is generally around 10 weeks from the deposit being received, or a date agreed with you. This depends on workload and on suppliers' delivery of materials. Most products are bespoke, so turnaround can vary with the size of the order and will be affected during busy periods.
Unforeseen work

Should there be any unforeseen problems or repairs needed in addition to the estimate given, I will contact you and take your instructions before commencing any further work or expense, and will not proceed until you are happy for me to do so.
Completion

Once your items are complete I will contact you to arrange to deliver or fit them, or for you to collect. I do not have the capacity to store finished items on the premises, so please place orders with a view to being able to take delivery on completion.

You are welcome to arrange an appointment to visit the workshop and inspect your item before it is collected or delivered back to you. Alternatively, photos of the completed work can be sent to make sure you are satisfied.
Customer-supplied fabrics

On fabrics supplied by the customer, a handling fee of £6 per metre is applied.
Final payment

At the end of the work a written invoice is provided, detailing any extra materials used for the job, any deposit already received and the final balance to be paid. Final payment is due prior to collection or delivery of the completed item.