So your thinking about reupholstering or buying a new queen bed, the decision can be a tough one. You’ve come to grow and love your bed, your bed might bring back a lot of good memories for you. As the years went on it may start looking a little run down and worn out so what do you do? Do you reupholster it? that might be enough to bring back a little life to your bed, but what if it’s still to worn out for your likings or do you replace it with new queen beds for sale? But what if you invest so much money only to be let down by your purchase. It is quite the tricky decision to make. There are a lot of deciding factors whether it is worth reupholstering your old bed or if it’s time for you to let go and get something new to love. All of these deciding factors I will discuss below and hopefully make your choice a little clearer and easier.
The first thing to decide is to look at the condition of an old piece and decide whether it’s worth trying to save, some pieces of furniture are too far gone and even once upholstered may disappoint you. Reupholstering furniture can cost just as much as buying new furniture so you may need to consider a few things before splurging.
Did the bed live with smokers? Residual smoke is one of those odors that once it’s gone into something you may never get rid of the smell. Try airing the frame out and then testing to see if the smell still lingers.
Did the bed ever spend time in a garage or basement? These places tend to harbor mold as they are more humid than the rest of the house. Linen, cotton or wood are particularly susceptible to mold, lack of light, humidity and moisture all accelerate mold growth. To treat mold, the piece of furniture needs to be completely stripped to the frame and treat any wood for mold which can cost a lot of time and money.
Was the bed ever in storage? Or were you parted with the bed for a while? Maybe in a rented apartment? If the bed has ever been exposed to bed bugs or any other insect infection it’s probably best to part with it to decrease chances of the rest of your household getting infected.
If you’ve still decided to keep your bed after all those points then I think its time we looked at the different costs and options you have when reupholstering. There are two things you will pay for when choosing someone to upholster your bed. The first is a material which depending on where you live can be pretty pricey. The price also may vary if you decide to buy your own material or you let a professional pick out material for you. The second cost you will look at will be labor costs, depending on how worn out and how much work needs to be put into reupholstering your bed the price could vary. There really is no major difference in the costs when looking to reupholster your bed or buying a new one. Now whether the bed itself has sentimental value to you will be the driving force in the decision to keep or part with your bed. As a consumer if you decide to reupholster your bed you need to be realistic, your bed will not look brand new. It will most certainly look better and refreshed but expecting it to look exactly the same as it did the day you bought it is an unrealistic stand point, so you may want to take that into consideration when deciding what to do with your old bed.
If you’re looking to buy a new bed, there are a few tips and tricks you might find useful, after all investing in a new bed is not a small thing. Choosing a high-quality bed will ensure that the bed will last you the next 10 years. If you decide on replacing your mattress, you should decide to try out the mattresses in the showroom after all that is what they’re there for. Comfort is key when choosing a mattress, you don’t want one that’s too soft or too firm, and never try a mattress when tired because any mattress will feel good if you’re exhausted. A general rule of thumb is to choose the biggest bed that will fit in the room that way you’re guaranteed enough room to get a good nights rest. If you decide to decide a new bed don’t forget that the internet is a great place to look, you can find new queen beds for sale or even vintage bed frames for great prices.
There are plenty of things to consider when choosing between reupholstering your bed or getting rid of the old and buying a new piece to love. The cost, the condition of your bed, the quality of your old bed versus a new one you found and whether you have sentimental attachments to your old pieces or are trying to make room for new ones. Ultimately the decision is yours and you should take the time to take all of these factors into consideration.
