Repairing your sofa, chair, or mattress — living beautifully for longer
Sagging sofa, creaky chair, tired mattress: what can be upholstered, recovered, or replaced.
Furniture rarely breaks completely — mostly it just gets tired.
What is worth it
- Upholstering a sofa: 200–600 €. - Recovering a sofa: 400–1,200 €. - Gluing or re-upholstering chairs: 30–80 € per chair. - Refurbishing wood: Sanding, staining, oiling. - Mattress: Replace the topper instead of the entire mattress.
Yourself or a workshop?
- Creaky chairs, fittings, screws: yourself. - Upholstery, cover, wood restoration: workshop. - Antique pieces: restorer.
Maintenance tips
1. Rotate your mattress every 3–6 months. 2. Do not place wooden furniture in direct sunlight. 3. Maintain upholstery according to the material.
Your rights
Furniture and mattresses will be included in the EU Ecodesign and EPR plan from 2025 onwards.
Furniture that ages with you is what makes a home.