Sensational Fabric Trends for 2013 – Start with color! Green – It is the “in” color for this spring – apple green, acid lime, and soft chalky mint colors. They add a modern sense of chic and freshness to compliment your home. Blue – Cornflower blues are the big success this season. This color denotes…
DetailsDo you have a piece of furniture that needs a makeover? Congratulations! You have just qualified for our furniture rescue project! We know how much you love your furniture and we want to keep it that way. So, what can you do? Simple, just follow these two easy steps: 1. Submit a photo of your furniture…
DetailsThis week I received an incredible shipment of fabrics. I can’t even put into words just how happy I was to unwrap such beautiful materials on the floor of my showroom at Gamino Upholstery and Décor. We are growing, and more and more we are filling our space with imported fabrics from all over the…
DetailsDid you ever notice how one thing tends to lead to another? Years ago I used to sell antiques. Often, the antiques I found needed to be reupholstered. The problem was I had difficulty finding someone to reupholster the pieces to my standards … So, I decided to study upholstery. I apprenticed and worked hard.…
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Hat boxes can be used for more than just hats, and they can be a lot of fun as well! I am just realizing that decorating hat boxes is a lot like beginning upholstery work. I can use random trims, buttons and fabric scraps to make wonderful decorative pieces to compliment almost any room. And…
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I want to let you in on a secret! I wish this wasn’t true … but it is. If you a getting a bargain basement price on reupholstery – there is probably a good reason. Many of my fellow upholsterers sell reupholstery – but all they do is recovering. What do I mean? Reupholstery, to…
DetailsThis year I was allowed to be part of the process of schools gearing up for their returning students. I was thrilled to work with Valley College as they updated the cushions of the golf carts and the University of Southern California (USC) as they prepped the school dining hall. Gamino Upholstery & Décor was…
DetailsEvery now and again, we do some things just for the fun of it! This classic little antique lamp was in need of new wiring, new finish, swapping out parts and TLC – of which it received all of that and more.” Better than new” is exactly what it is now! It is one of…
DetailsHow many of you have a favorite recliner? Aren’t they great for reading, hand crafts like knitting and crocheting, and even the afternoon siesta. Of course they are also perfect for watching television and relaxing with family, friends and pets. Often times the living room armchair will bring back memories of loved ones and can…
DetailsWith this post, I want to encourage you to try bold colors and rich textures and you will see a dramatic difference in the end result of your reupholstered piece. Let your furniture become a conversation piece like never before! My suggestions would be to use vibrant hue color combinations, custom leather trim, finishing with…
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