Erika Barczak: Redefining Upholstery with Creativity and Craftsmanship
At Spruce Upholstery, we believe that every piece of furniture has a story—and our mission is to help it shine. As a cornerstone of Austin’s design community, we specialize in bringing new life to beloved pieces through expert craftsmanship and innovative design. Recently, Voyage Austin Magazine featured our owner, Erika Barczak, highlighting her journey, passion,…
Read MoreA Heartfelt Farewell to Spruce’s Upholstery Classes: Austin Needs a Dedicated Learning Space
It’s hard to believe, but it has been years since Spruce held its last upholstery class. What started as an exciting and enriching experience for both us and our students has evolved over time. As much as we would have loved to continue offering these workshops, the reality is that the demands of running a…
Read MoreDeciphering Upholstery Costs: The Layers of Spruce’s Pricing
Embarking on the transformational journey of furniture with Spruce is a nuanced experience, one that involves decoding the layers of craftsmanship and materials shaping our pricing structure. In this blog, we’ll quickly chat about what we look at when coming up with upholstery estimates. 1. General Upholstery Labor – Based off photos and general dimensions, we can…
Read More“2 for 2” With Erika and Clint
“2 for 2” With Erika and Clint “Erika and Clint Share Two Things for Two Years with Spruce” TWO THINGS LEARNED TWO THINGS UNEXPECTED TWO FAVORITE MEMORIES TWO FACTS ABOUT ERIKA AND CLINT TWO THINGS YOU’RE THANKFUL FOR TWO CHALLENGES TWO FAVORITE PROJECTS TWO THINGS TO LOOK FORWARD TO TWO FAVORITE THINGS ABOUT WORKING WITH…
Read MoreRING IN 2 YEARS WITH SPRUCE
Hey, it’s Erika and Clint and we’re thrilled to be celebrating TWO fantastic years since we embarked on this design adventure! Our ever-growing Spruce Upholstery and Interior Design family started with just three employees and we’ve blossomed into a dynamic team of 13! We are certainly feeling the love and creativity that each member brings…
Read MoreSpruce Austin in The Scout Guide’s 21 Powder Rooms That Make a Statement Being recognized for our dedication to design is always a special moment, and today we’re thrilled to share some exciting news. Spruce Austin has been featured in The Scout Guide’s latest article, 21 Powder Rooms That Make a Statement. This recognition is…
Read MoreWe Read ‘Why Furniture Got So Bad’ in The Washington Post, and Here Are Our Thoughts We recently stumbled upon a Washington Post article that really piqued our interest. Often times, the cost of recovering a piece of furniture can be surprising. Sometimes, it can be more expensive than the original investment in the piece. This article gives…
Read MoreSPRUCE IS MOVING! 2022 has been a HUGE whirlwind for Spruce. New faces and now a new space! We will introduce the new faces soon… but first, we are so excited to be moving to our larger space a few miles north. More space = more room to make beautiful things, right?! For the month…
Read MoreThank you for bearing with us as we managed business during a pandemic. We are very fortunate that we could continue servicing our clients through satellite workshops and limited exposure in the showroom. Our staff is now fully vaccinated and ready to welcome you into the showroom! No masks are required. We have updated our…
Read MoreDear Furniture Lover, We are dedicated to operating responsibly during COVID-19 and have developed a plan to ensure the safety of our clients and staff. We are currently limiting showroom visitors to one person at a time so we can properly monitor and disinfect samples and surfaces between clients. Please call or email us with…
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