In the first of this two-part series upholstery masterclass, I chinwagged with maker and upholsterer, Axelle Young, about her craft. In our chat, we illustrate how commissioning an upholsterer to restore even a single piece – such as a chair – can be a luxuriously bespoke experience, helping you tell a highly personalized story in your space, and facilitate better leisure-time habits in the process.

Find Axelle on Instagram at @axelleyoungstudio and her collections at The Factory, an east London-based workshop showcasing the work of local makers and artisans.