Flair Upholstery was founded in 1978. The company was formed by Debra Chappelle; and is a Wisconsin sole proprietorship with its location in Milwaukee. You can email me at flairup@att.net
Business highlights
48 years of trusted experience
Services we offer
Flair Upholstery offers both residential and commercial upholstery service.
Debra did an amazing job. My sofa NOW looks new. She was extremely particular and I couldn't be happier with the result. I would highly recommend her.
Description of Work: I had a a very large brand new sofa cushion that was terribly wrinkled
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
3.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$300
Response from Flair Upholstery
[Member Name Removed] was a pleasure to work with. She brought her pieces to me when I was ready to work on them and picked them up promptly when the project was finished.
Roberta S.
03/2021
5.0
upholstery
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Great!!! Deb did an outstanding job on everything. She made new cushions for two chairs that are so comfortable and look great now. Deb was also able to redo cushions from a sofa, also a terrific job. Deb knows what she is doing and is able to suggest the best approach. I highly recommend her. Great work done in a timely manner at a very fair price!!!!
Description of Work: new cushions and repair of cushions
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
D G.
03/2021
5.0
upholstery
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Debra is a true artist and craftsperson. I had a barrel chair that was used as a scratching post by cats (despite having 3 scratching posts already) and damaged. Debra responded promptly to my requests and offered suggestions to repair it. I took her recommendations and then she did an outstanding job in tying the fabric into the existing undamaged areas. Her work was done quickly and professionally, and ahead of schedule. I will be recommending her to anyone looking for upholstery work.
Description of Work: Reupholster Chair
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Janet M.
11/2020
5.0
upholstery
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Deb was awesome to work with and I love my new cushions. She was professional and friendly, got my project done faster than I expected. Im totally happy.
Description of Work: 2 custom cushions
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Flair Upholstery
I'm grateful to my customers who take the time to post a review of my work. I don't advertise. All my customers find me through word-of-mouth referrals (what Angie's List essentially "is"). This project went smoothly, in part, because [Member Name Removed] was ready earlier than I estimated in providing high-quality fabric for this project. I'm proud to have the cushions I upholstered in this beautiful sunroom!
Richard K.
12/2018
5.0
upholstery
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Very professional, talented & reasonable. No wonder she has repeat customers. Sent her photos & she explained several options for repairing the damaged underside of the seat. She quickly finished our small repair job in between other projects during busy holiday season. Did a fantastic job & we highly recommend working with her. Thanks, Debra!
Description of Work: Dining chair repair- bottom of seat had fallen through
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Flair Upholstery
And thank YOU, [Member Name Removed], for taking the time to post a review. I don't advertise so word-of-mouth from satisfied customers and reviews on Angie's List are what keep me in business.
CHERYL M.
09/2018
5.0
upholstery
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It was excellent. She reached out to me directly, I sent a picture of a chair, she gave me a quote, I brought her the chairs, and they were done in 2 weeks. She did an excellent job, and was a pleasure to work with.
Description of Work: 6 dining room chairs recovered - seats and backs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
ANDREA M.
06/2018
5.0
upholstery
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I am so pleased with the cushion covers Deb made for me. They are beautiful. Deb gave me a time frame and exceeded expectations. Definitely recommend her services. She is professional and does excellent work. Thank you!! I will see you again! Highly recommend.
Description of Work: New cushions for deep seat patio chairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Flair Upholstery
Thank you for taking the time to post a review.
Mary S.
08/2017
5.0
upholstery
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Perfect. I had an old chair from my grandmother's bedroom. It needed new cushions and skirt. Deb was helpful and responsive. We scheduled as her calendar allowed and she was up front with costs and time frame. She kept in touch with updates and was able to book me sooner than expected. The result was a professional redo that is gorgeous!
Description of Work: reupholster bedroom chair cushions
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Response from Flair Upholstery
Thank you for taking the time to submit a review, [Member Name Removed]. Many of Flair Upholstery's projects are from repeat customers like this one. I look forward to upholstering for you again! Sincerely, Debra Chappelle Flair Upholstery
Daniel N.
05/2017
5.0
upholstery
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Couldn't be happier with the work! Excellent quality, service was responsive, and she was able to get them done sooner than expected. They turned out even better than we could have hoped for. Would definitely hire her again!
Description of Work: Debra reupholstered the seat cushions on 8 dining room chairs in recycled leather. Cost estimate here is just for the labor. The leather was purchased separately.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$280
Response from Flair Upholstery
This customer was very accommodating with my schedule. They purchased the recycled leather right away and were willing to leave the seats with me to be worked on in between larger projects. Taking the time to post a review is most appreciated!
Kant M.
03/2017
5.0
upholstery
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She did an excellent job. We are very pleased with the work. The price was reasonable and the work was done on schedule.
Description of Work: We had our old club chair reupholstered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Roxanne V.
12/2016
5.0
upholstery
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Great. Debra reviewed in detail the process for me which I appreciated since it is the way I operate as well. The chair and ottoman were old pieces belonging to my parents so they were in need of updating. I was and am very pleased with the end result. The chair looks very nice next to my new couch along with wonderful memories it invokes. I am contemplating having another chair redone next year.
Description of Work: Chair and ottoman were reupholstered
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
Melanie B.
10/2016
5.0
upholstery
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Excellent work! Will call Deb again, as well as recommend to others.
Description of Work: I had a bench seat and chair cushion recovered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$120
Francis P.
06/2016
5.0
upholstery
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I couldn't be happier with the quality of the service provided. The craftsmanship is excellent-the cushions are identical to the to the previous ones. The communication was great as well-I always heard back from her promptly with any questions. I was also very happy that she completed the project in only 10 days.
Description of Work: Reupholstered 30 cushions from my outdoor patio set and table.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$2,000
Joslyn S.
03/2015
5.0
upholstery
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Impeccable. I am very particular when it comes to the pattern being centered and the chairs matching and Debra did an exceptional job. There is virtually no difference between how the chairs look and the pattern is perfectly centered on the back, the top, and the seats themselves.
Description of Work: Reupholstered 2 Martha Washington chairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Flair Upholstery
Thank you for taking the time to post a review. It helps everyone on Angie's List to know about your experience whether it's good or not. Flair Upholstery prides itself on good quality!
Susan W.
01/2015
5.0
upholstery
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I had six dining room chairs to be reupholstered and Debra did an outstanding and quick job! I couldn't be more pleased! She had me purchase the fabric (which I got on sale at JoAnn Fabrics) and took the chairs and the fabric to her and she did an amazing job! I love them! I would use her services again in a minute. She is professional and quick!
Description of Work: Reupholstered dining room chairs.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$443
Response from Flair Upholstery
This customer was great to work with. [member name removed] was able to bring me her chairs and fabric when I was ready to start on them. She was punctual when dropping off and picking up which is always appreciated! And she's already scheduled another chair for me to upholster.
Sandra E.
01/2015
5.0
upholstery
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She was friendly, very prompt, and free with her analysis and information. I would choose her services if I had need in the future. I would also recommend others needing to reupholster furniture checking out her services based on the reviews on Angie's List and mine.
Description of Work: I decided not to have my chairs redone due to age and style. However, Mrs. Chappelle's response to my inquiry and pictures that I emailed her were prompt, professional, helpful in making my decision, and she was forthcoming with information that I was unaware of. This helped me decide if my chairs were worth fixing and in what manner they should be reupholstered if I chose to do that.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$400
Response from Flair Upholstery
I'm very surprised--but appreciate-- this customer posted a positvie review after deciding not to upholster! (It's a bit perplexing to me that other companies don't respond in a timely manner when contacted for information.) Flair Upholstery strives to give the best service possible.
Tovah B.
10/2014
5.0
upholstery
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Excellent! I apologize for the delayed review, as Debra deserves better! I feel like I found a hidden gem, a real craftswomen - expert in her trade. I brought 1 chair to Debra (works out of her home) for an estimate. Debra made a number of recommendations, including having the wood work surface fixed up by a carpenter she works with (for a very reasonble price). She did not sell-up, salvaging the parts of the existing padding that were in good condition. She had tremendous patience as I looked for the right fabric (took me about 4 months). During that time, I asked many questions and reviewed various fabric options with her, until I selected the right fabric. When ready, I brought the remaining chairs, and the actual work took only a few weeks! I was so impressed when I picked up the chairs. We are a family that uses our formal dining room set at least once a week. A year later, I think of Debra every time I sit down at my table, and I appreciate her meticulous, beautiful work. I would highly recommend her to others, without any reservation.
Description of Work: Debra reupholstered 6 dining room chairs with seat and back pads.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$675
Response from Flair Upholstery
It's extemely satisfying to get a review like this one a year later! The wonderful carpenter who refinished/repaired this customer's chairs has since passed away. His skill with wood working was unmatched! He's irreplacable both as a friend and colleague.
Patty Z.
09/2014
5.0
upholstery
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It took about two weeks to do this which I thought was fast. She let me pick out the material so I got to go to the store and purchase this myself. She gave me the left over material which I used to make throw pillows. I would recommend her to friends or family. She was just terrific and I loved working with her. She does an amazing.
Description of Work: She recoverd an antique chair for us. She recovered the feather seat coushin instead of doing this new. Reinforce the frame work.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Flair Upholstery
I was surprised to receive this review--a year later! It's very satisfying to know that a customer is enjoying the chair I've upholstered so much so she was compelled to post about her satisfaction with my work. Her antique chair has 'good bones' which I enhanced with restoration to the original feather seat cushion. Sitting in this chair is like sitting in a cloud!
Vicki L.
07/2014
5.0
upholstery
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Awesome. Debra's work is meticulous. I am a very particular person when it comes to attention to detail. The ottoman is curved on one side with a pleated multi-section skirt and an attached cushion. The pleats lie flat and the cording is straight and taut. Debra replaced the foam in the cushion with a more firm product and reshaped the curve. The ottoman was completed in less than 2 days and looks amazing. I highly recommend Debra for her craftsmanship and professionalism. She a genuinely nice person to work with.
Description of Work: Upholster ottoman with attached cushion and pleated skirt.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$365
Response from Flair Upholstery
I'm grateful for this customer taking the time to write a review. It was a pleasure to upholster for her! Sincerely, Debra Chappelle Flair Upholstery
Patty L.
02/2014
5.0
upholstery
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She provided wonderful work. She went out of her way to save on materials that she thought she could reuse. She provided a dry cleaner near her home to dry clean the covers. She even picked them up for us. When she inspected the covers, she gave the cleaner again and requested that they redo the cleaning at no cost to us. She felt there were still some spots that had not come out with the first cleaning. The cushions are wonderful!! They are firm and look brand new! Debra was wonderful to work with and very professional! I would definitely recommend hEr to friends and family. Thank you, Debra!!
Description of Work: Debra restuffed our large couch top and bottom cushions. They had flatted out and were no longer were comfortable to sit on.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$500
Response from Flair Upholstery
You're most welcome, [member name removed]! You & Paul were accomodating to my schedule by bringing your cushions as soon as I had time to do them. And you picked them up promptly when they were done (which is always appreciated). The first dry cleaning left a few stains which I felt reflected on my work. The cleaners were very nice about trying again at no cost. It was all worth the effort for me to get another good review on Angie's List!
Eileen R.
09/2013
5.0
upholstery
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She accommodated my deadline with expedient results..very nice to work with.
Description of Work: Upholstered kitchen chairs
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
4.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$135
Suzanne T.
09/2013
5.0
upholstery
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Outstanding! We are in love with our "new" chairs! It was a pleasure to work with Flair Upholstery.
Description of Work: We had 4 dining room chairs reupholstered.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$450
Patty Z.
04/2013
5.0
upholstery
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It was worth the investment to have our chair recovered and she did a wonderful job. The chair that was in the family for YEARS (grandmother gave the chair to grandson and it had been used for 20 or so years with no upkeep). So this very sad looking chair was dropped off at Deb's shop on April 9th so she could measure it and let me know if the material I had on hold would be enough. She inspected the chair, gave me a quote and was told that the material would be more than enough. Dropped off the material on April 13th. On April 27th I picked up the chair along with the left over material (I intentionally bought a little extra so I could make some decorative pillows). It is BEAUTIFUL. The original feather seat cushion was redone with new ticking and more feathers added, so it feels like a cloud. The workmanship on the chair itself is beautiful and the chair looks like new. The chair itself was built very well, but Deb did do some re-tightening of the springs under the seat. She also had to do some hand sewing down the back of the chair, which was not expected, but was done beautifully. There are 24 or so buttons that needed to be covered and replaced in the chair back and arms and she also provided and extra button (just in case) but the buttons are sewn in so well I don't think we will need it. Overall, I LOVE the work and am so happy to have the old chair back in our living room. I would go to Deb again.
Description of Work: One antique chair (been in the family for 60 or so years) recovered. 24 or so button detail work, feather cushion remade with new ticking and feathers added, springs tightened in the seat, some hand sewing on the back of the chair and in the front of the chair.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$642
Response from Flair Upholstery
I value all my customers but especially ones like [member name removed] who take the time to write a review of my work for Angie's List. (Patty got my name through a mutual friend.) Her antique chair is has exceptionally 'good bones'--coil springs in the back, spring edge front deck, and has graceful curves to the frame. She changed the fabric from a faded beige to a vibrant red. 'Too bad we can't attach before and after pictures to the reviews!
Jan R.
04/2013
5.0
upholstery
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I inherited a chair from my grandmother about 30 years ago. I had it re-upholstered at that time, but by now the color had darkened and the fabric on the seat had worn through. We covered the seat with a bath towel for a while to get through the holidays. After the new year, I started slowly looking for someone to bring the chair back from its dilapidated state. I found Flair Upholstery on Angie's List and gave Debra a call. She looked at the chair and gave me an estimate of her charges. Debra's business is in her home, and she does not sell upholstery fabric, so I was able to shop around. I found a wonderful fabric at a great price on the Internet. Debra and I decided how much fabric to order, and I gave her a call when the fabric arrived. I dropped the chair at her home, and she had it finished within a week. She replaced foam on the seat as well as the upholstery, and now the chair looks and feels great!
Description of Work: Debra re-upholstered an old chair that used to belong to my grandmother.
Rating Category
Rating out of 5
quality
5.0
value
5.0
professionalism
5.0
responsiveness
5.0
punctuality
5.0
Yes, I recommend this pro
$303
BOB S.
01/2013
5.0
upholstery
+ -1 more
I had purchased fabric to re-cover my dining room chair seats. Working with a pattern, I realized that I don't have the patience (much less the skill!) to do the job as I'd like it to be done. Debra was professional from our first conversation, and the entire transaction was both simple and quick, and I'm very happy with my "new" chairs. They look wonderful. I'd recommend Debra and Flair Upholstery anytime.
Description of Work: My four dining room chairs needed an update on the seat upholstery. i found a fabric I liked, and provided that fabric so the chairs could be re-upholstered. The job was done beautifully. And quickly. Much attention to detail. I've recommended Flair Upholstery to several friends who have been looking for someone to work on upholstered furniture pieces.
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FAQ
Flair Upholstery is currently rated 5 overall out of 5.
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Monday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Tuesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Wednesday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Thursday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Friday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Saturday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM
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No, Flair Upholstery does not offer free project estimates.