Checklist for Upholstered Pieces

The Frame

• The furniture's skeleton should not wiggle between the joints.

The Fill

• There is a variety of material to choose from and each come with its own properties. Decide whether one material or a combination is right for you. More firm: high-density polyurethane combined with a cotton layer wrapped in cotton batting. More soft: low-density polyurethane combined with a layer of down wrapped in cotton batting.

The Cushions

• Whether attached or detached, with springs or without, all cushions should have the same touch, that is, they should all be soft or they should all be firm.

The Fabric

• Consider the rub of the weave, or the quality of your vinyl, or perhaps the printed pattern of your fabric.