

The History Behind Summerbank Designs
Summerbank Designs founded by John and Shaun Murdoch, commenced operations in 1989 producing upper middle range upholstered furniture. They started production in Newcastle Street Perth, Western Australia. They then shifted to a larger purpose-built factory in Canning Vale. After several years thet shifted into a smaller factory in the same suburb as Australian furniture manufacturing declined. Summerbank ceased operations in 2006 with Parker Interiors acquiring the trading name.
Changing From Fabric to Leather Reupholstery
Our clients initially approached us a number of years ago seeking a quote to re-upholster their two Summerbank Designs settees. Then several years on the same clients re-contacted us saying they had sold their home and were downsizing so the time was now right for having their settees recovered.
Initially we had quoted on re-upholstering the settees in a fabric however they now decided that they would prefer leather. A durable and serviceable leather was required so it would be suitable for family room use. We recommended a semi-aniline leather for the re-upholstery. Our clients selected Tasman Tanning ‘Matisse Olive’ which also represents good value in the high-end leathers.
How We Transformed These Settees
The existing upholstery covering was removed, with the bung feet sanded and re-polished in an Oak finish. The seat webbing was replaced then also as the settees were being re-upholstered in a leather opposed to fabric we replaced the back and arm cushioning with a higher density and slightly firmer cushioning. The seat cushions were replaced with laminated premium foam polyester encased inserts as leather cushions are not reversable so two different grades of foam are utilised which provides superior comfort. The settees upholstered beautifully in the superior leather with lined and padded outside back and arm panels, piped trim and twin-stitched centre joins.
Our Clients Trust
Our clients only retained some of their furniture from their larger residence so we felt honoured that they trusted us with the furniture restoration of their classic settees. We are always delivering beautifully restored and reupholstered furniture for all our clients.