Custom upholstery doesn’t have to feel overwhelming. At GDC Home, we make the process seamless, inspiring, and even fun. Whether you’re reimagining a single chair or furnishing an entire room, our design experts are here to guide you from first swatch to final delivery. Here’s how it works, step-by-step:
Get Inspired In-Store
The process begins in one of our Charleston-area showrooms. Walk through fully styled spaces, touch the fabrics, and test the comfort of each piece in person. You’ll get a real sense of how each silhouette and textile lives in a room — because this is about more than furniture; it’s about how you live.
Pro Tip: Take photos of your space, bring room measurements, and note any existing pieces you want to coordinate with. You can bring paint or fabric swatches to work with. If you don’t have a fabric sample, bring a pillow.
Choose Your Frame
From sofas to sectionals, accent chairs to ottomans — we offer hundreds of styles that balance timeless design with everyday livability. Whether you prefer clean-lined modern or plush and traditional, our team will help you find the perfect frame for your space and lifestyle. We partner with the best furniture manufacturers in the business, such as CR Laine, Lee Industries, Coley Home, and MT Company.
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Select Your Fabric
This is where the magic happens. Choose from hundreds of in-stock and special-order fabrics — from luxe linens and cotton blends to durable performance fabrics that can handle kids, pets, and red wine. Our in-store designers are experts at pairing fabric with frame, ensuring your final piece is not only beautiful but practical.
You’re welcome to check out and take home fabric swatches to see them in your own lighting and space.
Customize the Details
Your piece, your way. Depending on the frame, you can customize:
- Cushion fill: Choose plush down blend, firm foam, or eco options.
- Leg finish: Match your existing furniture or go bold.
- Trim & skirt options: Clean-lined or tailored — the choice is yours.
Every detail can be customized to fit your style and your life.
Place Your Order with Confidence
Once you’ve finalized your selections, we’ll confirm dimensions, fabric, and pricing. Delivery times vary by vendor and fabric availability, but we’ll keep you informed every step of the way. You can schedule a GDC delivery, choose a company of your own, or pick it up yourself once it has been received.
Purchase Directly From Our Showrooms
If you need furniture quickly or find something you like in our showroom, you don’t have to wait. With hundreds of custom-designed pieces of furniture on our showroom floors, you may find we have exactly what you want without having to order. You can purchase anything, out of any of our stores, load it up, and take it home with you the same day. Our buyers work tirelessly to keep our showrooms stocked with the most sought-after frames in the most current fabrics available!
Let’s Create Something Beautiful
Whether you know exactly what you want or need help pulling it all together, our in-store designers are ready to help. Stop by any GDC Home location to be inspired and start designing your next favorite piece.
Design help is always complimentary — no appointment necessary we can’t wait to see you!
Shop the Look
Riley Swivel Chair
A versatile accent with a modern edge, the Riley Swivel Chair offers 360° comfort with clean lines, tailored upholstery, and a compact silhouette perfect for any room.
Henry Slipcovered Sectional
Designed for relaxed living, the Henry Slipcovered Sectional combines deep, plush seating with casual elegance and customizable slipcover options for easy care.
