Two vintage Nanna Ditzel armchairs (in foreground) that interior designer Keren Richter of White Arrow had reupholstered in shearling hide (!) for a client. | Courtesy of White Arrow

How much fabric should you budget" And is reupholstering really worth it"

Welcome! A few issues back, I told you I was on the hunt for a sofa to replace our in-the-meantime couch. This being a capital-P Purchase, it?s taken some time to winnow down the options. This week, I?m asking you to weigh in on my four finalists. Plus, read on for some tips from the interiors pro behind White Arrow on reupholstering a vintage sofa?a route I couldn?t take this time for practical reasons, but will at some point in the future. ?Kelsey
Like any furniture search, this hunt for a replacement sofa is not without its constraints. My husband and I are adding to our family later this fall, so comfort, durability, and price point are all major factors?as in, an armless vintage Italian showpiece upholstered in a linen/silk woven blend does not square with the realities of a human infant.
I?m still really particular, though. Luckily, the breadth of choice in today?s furniture market means we don?t have to totally forgo style for comfort, or vice versa. I found four sofas that fit our qualifications?including being able to fit through our front door?and now I need help deciding. (Yes, they are largely gray. As much as I love marigold yellow, I?m not sure I can commit, at least fo...