Members of the Association of Master Upholsterers · Family run in Hengoed since 1980

For the home

Sofas, chairs, headboards and more, made new.

Specialist consumer upholstery for homes across South Wales and beyond. We restore, reupholster and refresh well-loved furniture so it looks beautiful, feels comfortable and lasts for years.

What we upholster

If it has a frame and a cover, bring it in.

  • Sofas and settees, corner sofas, sofa beds
  • Armchairs, wing chairs, recliners, club chairs
  • Dining chairs, breakfast stools, benches
  • Headboards (all sizes) and bedroom chairs
  • Footstools, ottomans and pouffes
  • Conservatory and garden-room seating
  • Campervan and caravan cushions, indoor and outdoor cushions

Services for the home

  • Full reupholstery: strip back, frame repairs, new foams, springs and webbing, new covers.
  • Recovering: new fabric or leather while retaining sound internals.
  • Loose covers: made-to-measure, removable and washable tailored covers.
  • Leather repairs: tears, scuffs, colour loss, re-dyeing and panel replacement.
  • Foam and cushion refills: sagging seat and back cushions revitalised.
  • Frame repairs: tighten joints, replace rails, reinforce structures.
  • Detailing: deep buttoning, channel and fluted panels, piping, studding, quilting.
  • Stain protection: optional treatments for busy homes and rentals.

Fabrics, leathers and finishes

Thousands of designer fabrics (plains, textures, florals, geometrics), contract-grade vinyls and premium leathers. We advise on durability, cleanability and colour, or work with a fabric you supply. Free swatches on request.

Our simple five-step process

From home visit to aftercare.

Home visit

Discuss design goals, budget and timelines; review swatches.

Quotation and collection

Clear pricing; we collect at a convenient time.

Workshop restoration

Frame, springs and webbing, foams; precision cutting and sewing.

Upholstery and finish

Fit covers, detailing, quality checks.

Delivery and aftercare

Return and position furniture; care guidance provided.

Why choose Newlook

45 years’ expertise, made in Wales.

End-to-end service: consultation, collection, restoration, delivery and fitting. Accredited quality as members of the Association of Master Upholsterers. All work completed in our own workshop by time-served craftsmen and women.

Typical projects are completed in 7–10 working days from collection, with loan furniture available on request to minimise disruption. We serve homes across South Wales, including Penarth, Cardiff, Newport, Swansea and Caerphilly.

Blue-grey two-seater sofa reupholstered by Newlook

Questions we get asked

Frequently asked questions.

How long does reupholstery take?

Typical projects are completed in 7–10 working days from collection. Timelines may vary for complex pieces or special-order fabrics.

Can you match patterns and stripes?

Yes. We are meticulous about pattern matching for florals, checks and stripes so seams align perfectly.

Do you offer stain-resistant finishes?

We can specify performance fabrics or apply protective treatments suitable for families, pets and rentals.

Do you visit homes?

Yes. A representative visits at a convenient time with fabric and leather samples, so you can choose in your own light.

Free, no-obligation quotes

Tell us about the piece, or the venue.

Send a photo on WhatsApp, ring the workshop, or book a home or site visit. We bring the fabric books and leather hides to you and quote clearly, with no hidden charges.