Velvet is one of the more luxurious upholstery materials you can choose. The look and feel have been coveted by everyone from royals to average homeowners for centuries. It’s so soft and feels so unique that it has become its own adjective, “velvety”. The beauty of velvet is unparalleled, but its luxury is balanced by its maintenance. Velvet has a grain to its pile that can take on “bruising”. The bruising pattern created in velvet can add to the look if it creates a random pattern that adds to the texture of the fabric. But sometimes the bruising can look a little off. When that’s the ..read more

  When ordering Corn Upholstery custom upholstered pads, we generally recommend having our network of expert furniture installers handle the delivery and installation. It saves you the hassle of arranging pickup or delivery and leaves the often-tricky process of maneuvering and assembling your new, custom furniture to the experienced installers. We do however understand that some clients will prefer to have their own team install our custom-made products. That’s okay with us too! At Corn Upholstery, we try to accommodate our clients and meet them where they are. So, to assist with our sel ..read more

  Every industry has different furniture and upholstery needs. A restaurant may need unique shaped booths or banquettes that are large enough for the whole family. A corporate office interior might desire modern, modular seating in their open spaces while needing more intimate, private seating for other working areas. Churches and temples require long pews and banquettes to welcome their congregation. Hotels can have a need for all of these types of furniture as well as eye-catching boutique furniture to really stand out. Luckily, Corn Upholstery is uniquely positioned to be able to creat ..read more

  A great restaurant experience is as much a pleasure for your eyes as it is for your appetite. When you welcome diners into your restaurant you want to make sure they enjoy their meal with all of their senses. It can be a big disappointment when you go to sit down at a fine dining restaurant only to see tired and worn-out booth and banquette seating. This problem can actually be a result of success. If your restaurant seating is worn down, it’s likely because your restaurant is quite popular and sees many guests. It also means your restaurant has lasted longer than the 80% of other resta ..read more

  Corn Upholstery Co. specializes in manufacturing custom upholstered seating designs from our talented interior designer clients. We have brought thousands of banquettes, booths, and upholstered seating to life. Our expertise is creating the highest quality, longest lasting, custom seating that you just can’t find everywhere else. Many times we manufacture designs dreamed up by the project’s interior designer, but Corn Upholstery has numerous in-house models to help spur your imagination. In this post we’ll highlight our top 10 models and some of their real-life counterparts.    ..read more

  There is more than one way to bake a cake, and there is more than one way to build a banquette. Here at Corn Upholstery, our goal when building custom seating is to deliver a beautiful piece of bespoke furniture, but just as important is to build a long-lasting furniture piece that stands up to the rigors of commercial use. In this “Quick Stitch” we are going to focus on the banquette’s support system and our preferred method over another popular method used by some other manufacturers. Custom commercial banquette seating is, to put it bluntly, abused. The thousands of people who use t ..read more

  Ordering custom furniture can be daunting no matter if you’re a homeowner who would like a customized kitchen nook or if you’re an interior designer outfitting a commercial space. Experience matters when manufacturing custom furniture, and we would like to share some of our knowledge we have gained from our 70+ years of experience. Our effort is to help your custom furniture project go smoothly and successfully. Over this post we will focus on the questions you should ask yourself when considering ordering custom furniture as well as what to ask during the process. Let’s jump into it ..read more

  In our premiere Corn Upholstery Company “Quick Stitch” article, we’re going to take a quick peek at some of our favorite fabrics that have come through the shop in July. As a custom upholstery shop, we don’t carry “stock” fabrics. All of our fabrics are expertly chosen by our interior designer clientele, and they are the best at choosing exquisite fabrics! Take a look.   1. Colorful cross-stitch fabric The colors of this cross-stitch design just POP off of this small vanity bench! This expertly made fabric is absolutely our most colorful fabric of the month.   2. Rustic ..read more

  Upholstered pads offer an unmatched versatility to the interior design and millwork industries. These custom cushioned panels can add comfort, texture, and design to any surface. A wooden bench becomes a cushy lounge space. A blank wall becomes a plush feature wall. They essentially create instant furniture, providing an inviting seat or cushioning where traditional furniture may not be the best fit.     Not only is this cushioning more versatile, it is also more economical. Upholstered pads keep pricey fabric costs down by efficiently wrapping just the seat and back pads. Ma ..read more

  Hospitality furniture has to walk a fine line between being inviting and comfortable while also being tough and resilient. You want your space to welcome in your customers like it’s their own home, but it’s always clean, neat, well maintained, and well appointed! It can be a real disappointment visiting a fine dining restaurant for a fancy dinner only to be seated on tattered, sagging, and worn-down booths and banquettes. Here at Corn Upholstery, we believe that hospitality seating should be just as durable and resilient as it is attractive. We know that with this philosophy we will nev ..read more