“Life is too short for boring furniture”
– Alice Rudgard-Kiltie
Hello! I am Alice, furniture fanatic and sitting enthusiast.
I have always held a fascination for people and the space they inhabit, the things we choose to surround ourselves with in our homes for comfort and inspiration. Combined with a life long love affair with fabric and design, a deep desire to create, and a want to lead a more eco-conscious lifestyle, a career switch into full-time upholsterer from part-time hobbyist was a natural move for me.
Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers
I have undertaken several years of formal training through the AMUSF Diploma (Association of Master Upholsterers and Soft Furnishers), where I was able to fine tune and hone my skills in both traditional and modern upholstery under the guidance of some of the most well respected upholsterers in the country.
At the start of 2022
I opened my studio in Stratford, East London, working with the top fabric designers and mills to provide my clients with the widest variety of fabric and trimming options for their projects. The joy of delivering a finished piece, and seeing the delight and surprise, “Wow I cannot believe that this is the same chair!”, never gets old, and is a constant reminder that it can be the simplest things- some fresh stitching and stuffing in an old chair, that can enrich our lives the most. It is my aim to continue to share the joy of upholstery and patron this time honoured craft, while bringing your visions to life.
