Upholstered Furniture Checklist

Upholstery is where comfort meets investment. And it’s also where even savvy homeowners get steered wrong—by vague performance claims, confusing fabric specs, or a quick showroom decision that doesn’t hold up to real life.

This checklist gives you a clear, designer-approved framework to confidently select sofas, chairs, and upholstered dining seating—without second-guessing your choices later.

Inside the checklist:

• The must-ask questions before you fall in love with a silhouette

• Fabric performance basics (in plain English) so you can compare options easily

• Cushion, frame, and suspension guidelines that separate “pretty” from “heirloom-quality”

• What matters most for pets, kids, entertaining, and second homes

• The fit + scale checkpoints that prevent costly “it looked smaller in the showroom” mistakes

• A quick checklist you can use in-store, with your workroom, or with your designer

Why it matters:
Well-chosen upholstery elevates the entire home. Poorly chosen upholstery becomes the regret you stare at every day.

Download the checklist and shop upholstery with confidence—and a designer’s discernment.