The question that keeps coming up
Your sofa is tired: faded or torn fabric, flattened foam. Do you visit a تنجيد كنب الرياض workshop and renew what you have, or order a new custom sofa? The answer depends more on the frame than the fabric, and on what you want.
Decision table
| Your situation | Closest option |
|---|---|
| Fabric is worn, frame is solid | Reupholster |
| You like the shape and size you have | Reupholster |
| Frame moves or is broken | Ask whether frame repair is in the quote, then compare with new |
| You want a different shape or size (corner, majlis) | Order new |
| You want the cheapest route | Compare two quotes and watch for very low prices |
We have no sourced rule such as "repair if the frame costs less than X". Ask the craftsman to inspect the frame and write down what it needs.
Indicative Riyadh prices (SAR)
Prices published by shops. Indicative only; they change with fabric and size.
Reupholstery, from homefurnituresa.com:
| Piece | Price |
|---|---|
| Chair | 300–600 |
| 3-seater | 800–2,000 |
| Full set | 2,000–5,000+ |
New custom sofas, from Sofa Arabia:
| Type | Price |
|---|---|
| 2–3 seat | 2,000–4,000 |
| Corner | 4,000–8,000 |
| Arabic majlis | 5,000–15,000 |
Warnings from Riyadh guides
Upholstery and sofa guides warn about:
- Unsuitable fabric that will not handle sun, children or heavy use.
- Skipped frame repairs: new fabric over an old problem.
- No detailed contract: nothing written about foam, fabric or timing.
- Very low prices, which usually mean cheap materials.
Questions to ask
- Does the price include fabric, or labour only?
- Is the foam new, and what type?
- Will they check the frame, and is repair included?
- How many days? Do they collect, or do you take it to the workshop?
- Is there a written warranty?
- Can I see and test a fabric sample?
What to do next
Photograph the sofa from several angles, send the photos and sizes on WhatsApp to two workshops, and ask for a written quote. Read the deposit guide before paying, because custom work has no 7-day return.
Is reupholstering cheaper than buying new?
Often yes for a single piece, but it depends on fabric and frame. Compare the numbers above and get two quotes.
I run an upholstery workshop.
Laqeeni is free and takes no commission. Send us your "starts from" price for a chair, sofa and set, and say whether foam and warranty are included.
Sources
- homefurnituresa.com, upholstery in Riyadh: https://homefurnituresa.com/ar/%D8%AA%D9%86%D8%AC%D9%8A%D8%AF-%D9%83%D…
- Sofa Arabia, custom sofa cost Riyadh: https://sofaarabia.com/custom-sofa-cost-riyadh/
- Saudipedia, E-Commerce Law (custom goods, no 7-day return): https://saudipedia.com/en/article/2910/government-and-politics/systems…
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