Choose love over fear

This 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…

Hatboxes

Hat Boxes and Upholstery

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…

Guess What?

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…

Back to School Memories

This 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…

SIT BACK AND RELAX

How 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…

Get ‘THE LOOK’

With 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…