Mum has been hinting for years about getting these two stools re-upholstered. They were very shabby and worn. After visiting the amazing Cushion Couturier shop and discovering they offer upholstery as well as cushions – and even complete interior design – I had no excuse to put it off any longer. Yesterday, the stools were ready to collect; not only re-upholstered but repaired and polished as well.

The piano stool brightens up the hallway with a new, fresh, cotton-linen fabric chosen from the collection of the Cushion Couturier who artfully positioned it to show the best of the design. The foot stool, which I learnt has mahogany legs, is covered with fabric left over from the living room armchairs.

Mum’s not sure where the stools came from; they’ve simply been in the family for years. The piano stool had what looked like a lovingly home-made tapestry top of stitched flowers and was filled with kapok which poked out through the faded and worn fabric. A couple of dowels in the legs had broken. That the upholsterer was able to re-stuff and re-cover the stools and do detailed repairs is very impressive. We are delighted with their new look.