TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC

Upholstering, Furniture Refinishing and Repair, Window Treatments,

About us

Tropical Decorators is a family owned and operated business and have been serving the Jacksonville Area since 1939. We do free in home estimates and a huge selection of fabrics. We bring the showroom to you for hassle free shopping! We specialize is Custom Upholstery including: Antique Restoration, Window Treatments(Verticals, Blinds, Shades, and Shutters), custom Top Treatments, Custom Headboards, Bedspreads, Dust Ruffles, and Pillow Shams. Also Available: Carpet, Tile, and Wood Flooring(Laminates and Hardwood). We offer FREE pickup and delivery!

Business highlights

86 years of trusted experience

Services we offer

Upholstering-General, Window Treatments: Wood Blinds, Drapes and Custom Top Treatments, Flooring, Custom Bedspeads, and Shams, We also do furniture Repair and Refinishing

Services we don't offer

We do not offer Cleaning of Upholstering

Amenities

Free Estimates
Yes
Warranties
Yes


Accepted payment methods

Check
MasterCard
Visa

Reviews

5.027 Reviews
Number of StarsImage of DistributionNumber of Ratings
5
100%
4
0%
3
0%
2
0%
1
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Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.8
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

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Showing 1-25 of 27 reviews

Trisha G.
05/2023
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
5/9/23 angi's / homeadvisor is a "nightmare" to leave this review. Both sites crash when leaving a reviews. IOs, firefox browser did not work....spent 2 hours on phone with angi's to get this review up. If you have the same problem call 888-260-2644 to verbally give your review. Mike was amazing. He came out 2 times and... Before the 2nd time on 5/6/23 he thought of an amazing way to fix the rooms to go recliner sofa. The 2nd small footrest that tucks under the couch on a cindy crawford sofa got stuck in down position, Both chairs on sofa. Really bad design since both went bad at the same time 3 years in. I and Mike Recommend don't buy Rooms to Go!! The more amazing thing Mike spent all that time and left me a drill set if I had to do more work later to fix the sofa recliners....FOR FREE. Only bad thing is that he got slightly mad in a text when we told him angi's could not find his company and we did not have his full name of his company. I understand since he did everything for free but it was angi's fault and should have taking it out on them. It took 4 days to get this review submitted.
Description of Work: 2nd foot rest stuck on both sofa recliners

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Mark R.
02/2021
5.0
carpet installation, upholstery
  + 0 more
Mike was amazing!!! He took the time to educate me and advise me on my project.
Description of Work: Reconditioned my leather couch by rebuilding seat and back cushions. Better than new for a fraction of the cost.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,200

Laura S.
01/2021
5.0
carpet installation, upholstery
  + 0 more
Fantastic,Mike was awesome, that did a fabulous job , delivered exactly when promised
Description of Work: 2 chairs Upholstrey

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Response from TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC
Was a pleasure working with you and very happy you where pleased with our work Thanks Michael

Keisha M.
09/2020
5.0
furniture repair
  + -1 more
Michael was amazing, went over an beyond in helping getting my furniture disassembled. Will definitely hire again.
Description of Work: Furniture Disassemble
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol H.
06/2020
5.0
upholstery, window treatments
  + 0 more
I have hired Tropical Decorators for 4 different projects. Each time they offered exceptional advice prior to performing the work. The work was done with an expert hand and you can tell that they take pride in providing quality work. Their rates are competitive and are worth every penny because of the extra care they put into every project. Don't hesitate to give Mike a call if you need upholstery work or wooden blinds.
Description of Work: Upholstery and Wooden Blinds

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$150

Nancy R.
03/2020
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
I had a good phone conversation but didn’t expect the project to be as expensive. Than due to the virus I am staying home. Might do this later
Description of Work: Chair repair

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Christy P.
03/2020
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Great, love it
Description of Work: Recover chair
Rating CategoryRating out of 5
Yes, I recommend this pro

Debbie V.
11/2019
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
Fantastic!! My 30 year old wing back chair is like new. Not only was the chair reupholstered (in the fabric I purchased from another source) but it was repaired and brought back to life! These people (Mike) did the work in a timely manner and with such precision. Fabric patterns were cut to match at each seam, springs were replaced and wooden legs refinished. Mike picked up the chair and returned when work was complete. It is apparent Mike takes great pride in his work! Price was exactly what he said it would be...no surprises!
Description of Work: chair reupholstered

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$700

robin H.
08/2018
5.0
upholstery, window treatments, furniture repair
  + 1 more
Excellent. High quality workmanship on all items with competitive pricing. 'Mike' was very helpful and he allowed all the time we needed to make decisions on the materials and styling of the items (no feeling of being rushed or pressured into decisions). We first had a chair and bar stools re-upholstered and some pillows made. When we received the items and saw the quality workmanship, we placed another order including window treatments and additional chairs re-upholstered.
Description of Work: Upholstery, both full chairs and seats; window treatments, both formal and casual.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Len C.
08/2018
5.0
upholstery, furniture repair
  + 0 more
So glad we chose Tropical Decorators & Upholsterers to recover our living room furniture and dining room chairs. The sales agent visited our home and was very helpful and patient as we looked through reams of fabric samples before we made our final decision. Our furniture was reupholstered just as promised and each piece looked as good as new. The price charged was very fair and and more than competitive with other vendors we shopped. Definitely give Tropical Decorators & Upholsterers a call when shopping for new upholstery!
Description of Work: Reupholster furniture

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

JIM W.
01/2017
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Fantastic job they look better than they did new!
Description of Work: Upholster a chair and ottoman

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$600

Nancy R.
10/2016
5.0
carpet installation, upholstery
  + 0 more
Great. They gave me a 2 week timeframe and met that timeframe. The work was absolutely stunning. Mike was so responsive to any questions I asked. He explained the process and how they do their work. I couldn't have found anyone better to do the job. What a great experience.
Description of Work: Large sectional couch re-upholstered

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$6,300

Marlisa Y.
07/2015
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
We used Tropical Decorators and Upholsterers to recover cushions on our rattan couch. Michael and team did an excellent job that over exceeded our expectations. They offered a variety of quality fabric choices and didn't just recover the cushions but enhanced them with additional padding giving the couch a much more grand appearance. I must say the couch looks better than it did brand new from the factory. We enjoyed working with Michael, he is an expert in the business, offered great suggestions and did not let us down. We definitely would use Tropical Decorators again in the future.
Description of Work: Recovered cushions on our rattan couch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro

Carol H.
01/2015
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Mike is GREAT!!! From my first contact for a quote to finish I couldn't have asked for better responsiveness or higher quality workmanship. I contacted Mike in early September to get some quotes on the work I needed done. I was able to take pictures and do a quote via email. When I finally contacted him in January to get the work done he kept to the quote and was able to get the work done right away. I was even more pleased in how short a time it took to get the work done. They picked up the furniture and got it back to me at the end of the next week. I had chosen a patterned fabric for the love seat. Mike assured me that they would match the pattern from the back cushions to the seat and then down on the front. It is amazing how well this was done. The skirt on the bottom of the piece was also folded to match appropriately. They make the arm covers for all of the pieces and they also were perfectly matched. My recliners also look 100% wonderful. They returned my extra fabric that I had purchased. That was one other thing that went really well. When I got my original quotes I had asked how much fabric I needed for each piece. They had gotten the number right because I had the extra from the recliners and they were able to do all of the matches on the love seat!! I had quoted 5 places and although they weren't the lowest they were not anywhere near as high as some. I chose Tropical because of their responsiveness and professionalism. If you need something done quickly and very well you won't go wrong to work with them.
Description of Work: reupholstered 2 recliners and a love seat

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,800

mary C.
11/2014
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
It was a very good experience. I will use them again. Mike was helpful in picking our fabric patterns and colors. He even steered me in the right direction for paint and rug colors. His advice helped a lot. The turnaround time that he offered was much faster than I have experienced in the past and although his timing was already much better than others, on top of that he got it done a few days early! The quality is great, top notch. I think the price is good also, but I didnt get other estimates so I am not positive on that, hence the n/a choice above instead of a grade. I was pleasantly surprised by the work and the customer service. I spilled something on one of the dining room chairs not long after he delivered it. He offered to come out the next day and fix it that day because he knew I had guests coming to stay. I recommend this company, the timing and quality really cannot be beat!
Description of Work: upholster sofa, recliner, chair and four dining room chairs

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,900

Erin K.
03/2014
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
Mike from Tropical did an absolutely incredible job with our kitchen bench. From my first phone call to Tropical they were incredibly responsive and professional. Mike offered to come out and take a look at our bench free of charge. He made sure our appointment fit with our schedules. Our kitchen bench was homemade by a previous owner and as a result was very difficult to reupholster. Mike spent about an hour with us, showing us fabric samples and trying to assess the best way to approach the project. The bench was secured to the wall in a way that made it seem impossible to remove. Mike went out to his truck and got his drill. He unscrewed probably 20 screws trying to get the bench and back off. They would not budge. He then had to really think outside the box to figure out a way to reupholster the bench in a way that would look professional without having to totally rebuild it. Mike succeeded and then some. His quote seemed high at the time, but he assured us this project would be a lot of work - and it was! Mike was meticulous in his measurements. He came out to the house about 5 times to measure, create templates, check the fit, and install. The finished project is absolutely perfect. The workmanship is top notch, the new seat and back cushions are expertly made and the finished product looks amazing. Mike also got the job done quickly and kept us updated on the progress every step of the way. He is a true professional with an eye for detail and a commitment to quality. We could not be happier. We have already decided to hire him again for some skylight blinds.
Description of Work: Reupholstered kitchen bench, created new seat and back cushions, extended bench depth

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,900

Marie R.
01/2014
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
The material used was very high quality and the workmanship was exemplary. Extra padding was added all over both pieces and arm covers were added. These pieces looked better than they did brand new. I have received many compliments from visitors. I am very satisfied.
Description of Work: I used Tropical Decorators & Upholster to re-cover an 82-inch sofa and 60-inch love seat.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,000

Orval N.
10/2013
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
Mike is one of the most professional people with whom we have ever dealt. A wonderful experience working with this company from start to finish. Tropical Decorators and Upholstery did an outstanding job reupholstering and refinishing our two antique chairs. Truly exceptional workmanship. WE ARE EXTREMELY PLEASED.
Description of Work: Reupholstered and refinished the wood on two antique chairs.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,262

Mike R.
06/2013
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
Tropical did an absolutely fabulous job. From day one we were impressed with Mike's professionalism and concern for our comfort level. We had looked for new furniture for quite some time but could find nothing with the features of our old. My wife was very concerned and fearful of how it would turn out. Mike put her fears to rest. He had all his materials withhim and we agreed on the spot. They picked the furniture up that day and delivered it back a day early!! It looked GREAT! We were satisfied way beyond our expectations!! He repaired the broken wood, cleaned up another section and even found and repaired a broken spring on one recliner. My wife asked if she could come by their shop and look at a piece during the refinishing project. Mike offered her that if she so desired. We never did but it was all part of the making her feel comfortable with their service. No doubt we'll use them again!!
Description of Work: Tropical reupholstered our three piece sectional in the living room. A queen sized sofa-bed, a corner poiece with wood damage, and a full two recliner sofa with fold down table in the middle, drawer underneath.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$5,400

Sandy C.
05/2013
5.0
vacuum cleaners, upholstery
  + 0 more
My couch was in really good shape structurely and they did a beautiful job! I chose a striped pattern and each stripe matched. They did a really, really good job. They were very friendly and the work was completed when they said it would be. I would absolutely use them again.
Description of Work: They reupholstered my couch.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,500

Suzanne B.
08/2010
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
The foam and support straps for our reclining leather sofa and chair (purchased from Scan Design) had completed deteriorated in less than 5 years. It was very poor quality and miserable to sit on...however, the leather and overall construction of the chairs was still in excellent condition. Tropical Decorator's came to our home and gave us an estimate on the spot. The price was far less expensive than purchasing a new set of quality leather furniture of equal value. The sofa originally had to be brought in over the 2nd story balcony because it wouldn't fit up our townhome staircase. Tropical suggested disassembling the furniture in my home, taking only the seating back to the shop, and then reassembling back in my living room. This not only worked out great - but saved considerably on the cost of getting the sofa over the 2nd story balcony on to a truck. The quality of the work is excellent! They were always prompt in returning calls and keeping appointments. Additionally, the job was done in less than 4 days (counting the weekend) I highly recommend Tropical Decorators and feel that my Angie's List membership fee paid for itself with this experience alone.
Description of Work: Replace deteriorating foam seating and support straps in a reclining leather sofa and chair.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,500

Margaret B.
11/2009
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
I hated the upholstery on the two channel-back chairs that I purchased in 2004 from a resale shop and the woodwork on the chairs was chipped and the lacquer was chipping off. The seats were soft and sagging. The Flexsteel sofa and loveseat we purchased in 1990 were in good condition but the upholstery had faded and was out of fashion. I read about Tropical Decorators on Angie's List and gave them a call. Mike came out to the house for a free estimate but first asked about the furniture on the phone. They won't even come out if they feel your furniture isn't worth recovering. But Flexsteel has a lifetime warranty on the springs and hardware, so it was worth it. When he saw the chairs, he said they were very old, stuffed with horse hair and the springs were probably OK but just needed to be retied. He said they were worth being reupholstered and they would refinish the wood as well. He brought in many samples from his truck and offered great advise based on where the furniture would be in the house and how we would use it. His quote for the entire job was $3700, with a discount because we're military, and they promised it in two weeks! This was much less than purchasing new furniture. They did deliver a few days later than promised, but the quality is impeccable! The chairs look like new, all the wood was refinished and they even cut fabric for pillows for me to make (they offer to make pillows for you, but I like to sew!). They guarantee their work and it is outstanding.
Description of Work: Reupholstered a Flexsteel sofa and loveseat. Reupholstered two channel-back chairs I purchased from a resale shop.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
4.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$3,700

Rebecca S.
12/2008
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
Mike did a fabulous job. His estimate was $300 less than another company (where I had purchased the furniture 10 years ago), and he got the work done much more quickly than the other company had estimated. I was so pleased, I gave him two more chairs to reupholster. I also was very impressed by the choice of fabrics he offers. (In fact, that made it all the more difficult to choose - a good problem to have.)
Description of Work: Reupholstered two chairs and an ottoman.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,600

Muriel F.
08/2007
5.0
furniture repair, upholstery
  + 0 more
Mike returned our call quickly. He gave a phone estimate. Advised that it would be a little more if cushions are custom cut. He said that he would be at our home bet 6-7pm (6/27/07) to pick up the cushions and he was there. He gave us some history about his experience, the company (oldest upholstery company in Jacksonville), furniture care & references. He required no deposit and guarantees his work for 1 year. If it bags out within 1 year, he will repair at no cost. He inspected the lining, springs, foam and frame on the furniture and recommended we not get rid of it (the leather is in excellent condition after 10 years; full wood construction). We like our cushions firm and he recommended replacing them with a 2-3/4 Dacron wrap cushion. He gave us a 2-wk turnaround on the work & delivered on 7/13/07. He had us sit on it to get a feel for firmness and comfort. Showed us where he did touch ups. Discussed cost of repadding arms & front border on couch to be done later.
Description of Work: Mike restuffed 4 custom cut leather couch cushions and also repadded the arms and front border on leather love seat. We asked him to try and raise the height of the love seat by 2". He inserted 2x4 wood beams in the frame base, but felt it was not aesthetically pleasing. He recommended we wait until the furniture requires complete re-upholstering which would allow him to increase the height yet cover the wood with leather so it can't be seen.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,445

David M.
08/2006
5.0
upholstery
  + -1 more
I thought upholstery was a lost art. Not with Tropical Decorators and Upholsterers. They do fantastic work. First, they tell you upfront if the furniture is worth redoing. All this is done in the home. We could not be more satisfied.
Description of Work: Tropical Decorators & Upholsterers re-upholstered an easy chair and ottoman. They also refurbished the chair, building it up.

Rating CategoryRating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0

Yes, I recommend this pro
$1,000
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Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

Licensing

Insured

Licensed*

Trade License Number
9161
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Service Categories

Upholstering,
Furniture Refinishing and Repair,
Window Treatments,
Carpet Sales and Installation,
Vacuum Cleaners,
Interior Design and Decorating,
Ceramic Tile

FAQ

TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.

Monday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Tuesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Wednesday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Thursday: 9:00 AM - 5:30 PM

Friday: 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM

TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC accepts the following forms of payment: Check,MasterCard,Visa
Yes, TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC offers free project estimates.
No, TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC does not offer eco-friendly accreditations.
No, TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC does not offer a senior discount.
No, TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC does not offer emergency services.
Yes, TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC offers warranties.
TROPICAL DECORATORS and UPHOLSTERERS,INC offers the following services: Upholstering-General, Window Treatments: Wood Blinds, Drapes and Custom Top Treatments, Flooring, Custom Bedspeads, and Shams, We also do furniture Repair and Refinishing
We do not offer Cleaning of Upholstering

Service hours

Monday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Tuesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Wednesday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Thursday:
9:00 AM - 5:30 PM
Friday:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM