Business Details
40 Years
experience
Your Trusted Partner for Bespoke Upholstery Solutions
Established in 1986, David Smith Upholstery has built a reputation for exceptional craftsmanship and bespoke design solutions. With over 30 years of experience, we specialise in creating custom upholstery, from chairs and sofas to intricate wall coverings, tailored to our clients' unique visions. Our process begins with one-to-one consultations, often conducted in clients' homes, ensuring every detail aligns with their lifestyle and aesthetic. We pride ourselves on maintaining traditional techniques while embracing modern innovation, evidenced by our collaboration with Dan Howarth Carpentry for comprehensive home projects.Our team, now expanded with skilled upholsterers and machinists, delivers projects with unwavering attention to detail, as highlighted by our work on high-profile contracts like Capital One Bank. Located in Long Eaton, Nottingham, we remain committed to quality, offering fabric sales and interior design packages to serve both private and commercial clients across the UK.
Services
Bespoke upholstery
Reupholstery
Chairs
Sofas
Headboards
Wall coverings
Contract work
Fabric sales
Interior design
Turnkey service
Details
- Year established: 1986
Highlights and features
- We offer over 30 years of dedicated upholstery expertise.
- Our team provides one-to-one consultations for tailored designs.
- All work is handcrafted in our Long Eaton workshop.
- We collaborate with trusted carpentry partners for full home projects.
- Our interior design package ensures cohesive, professional results.
Associations and certifications
- UK Centre of Quality Upholstery Manufacture
What people say
Exceeded our expectations
Exceptional attention to detail
Bespoke furniture
Second to none craftsmanship
Transformed the room
Services
Bespoke upholstery
Crafting unique upholstery pieces tailored to client specifications, including sofas, chairs, and headboards. Our process combines traditional techniques with modern design, ensuring each item complements the client's space and lifestyle. Ideal for those seeking one-of-a-kind solutions.
Reupholstery
Reviving cherished furniture with expert reupholstery services. We preserve structural integrity while updating fabrics and finishes, extending the lifespan of treasured pieces. Perfect for clients wanting to maintain sentimental or vintage items with contemporary functionality.
Contract work
Delivering large-scale upholstery solutions for businesses and public spaces. From office seating to hospitality interiors, we meet exacting specifications with precision. Our experience includes high-profile contracts like Capital One Bank's refurbishment, ensuring professional results.
Interior design package
Offering comprehensive interior design support through trusted partners. We coordinate fabric selection, space planning, and bespoke furniture integration to create cohesive environments. Suitable for clients seeking end-to-end design solutions aligned with their vision.
Turnkey service
Providing complete home transformation services in collaboration with Dan Howarth Carpentry. From renovations to extensions, we manage every detail, ensuring seamless execution. Ideal for clients desiring integrated upholstery, construction, and design expertise under one umbrella.
People
David Smith
Owner
With over 30 years in upholstery, David established his business in 1986 after training at F.K. GreenSmiths and Lincoln House Upholstery. He oversees every project personally, offering in-home consultations and maintaining hands-on involvement. His expertise spans traditional techniques like deep-buttoning and modern contract work, ensuring quality across all projects.
Questions
What services does David Smith Upholstery offer?
We specialise in bespoke upholstery, reupholstery, contract work, interior design packages, and full home projects in collaboration with carpentry partners.
Do you work with commercial clients?
Yes, we handle large-scale contract projects, including office and hospitality interiors, with experience in high-profile commissions.
Can I visit your workshop?
Clients are welcome to view ongoing work at our Long Eaton workshop by appointment.
What areas do you serve?
We operate across the UK, with recent projects in Nottingham, the Isle of Anglesey, and beyond.
Reviews (1)
Pauline Wilcox
Jan 30, 2019
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I contacted David on Friday to enquire about re-covering some dining chairs, it is now Wednesday and the finished chairs, along with another set of 4 are back home. Great service, great work, great price. Very impressed! Thank you.
