New Harmony Baptist Church in DeFuniak Springs, Florida, had been living with bright orange pew fabric for a long time. It was dated, worn, and didn’t match the rest of the sanctuary anymore. They called Sharpe’s Church Interiors, and we reupholstered the pews in a neutral Absecon Shire Barnyard that fits the room and holds up to weekly use.
Why they called
The orange upholstery had faded, and comfort wasn’t what it used to be. Leadership wanted a calmer look that worked with their carpet — without replacing the pews themselves.
Fabric selection
We sat down with church leaders, went through samples, and landed on Absecon Shire Barnyard. It’s a solid pick for Florida sanctuaries: durable, stain-resistant, neutral enough to play nice with existing carpet, and comfortable for long services.
- Durability — built for busy aisles and weekly worship
- Neutral tone — works with their carpet and wood
- Stain resistance — helpful anywhere kids and coffee show up
- Comfort — soft hand without feeling fragile
On-site reupholstery
Our crew stripped the old orange fabric carefully so the wood stayed intact, then cut and fastened the new Absecon material pew by pew. Same structure, new surface — tight, clean, and ready for Sundays.
What changed
The sanctuary looks calmer and more pulled together. The orange is gone, the fabric matches the room, and people aren’t sitting on worn-out covers anymore. Reupholstery beat buying new pews on cost, and they kept the wood they already liked.
Working with us
We’ve been doing church pew upholstery for churches across Florida and the rest of the country for years — fabric samples, on-site work when it fits your calendar, and materials picked for real sanctuary traffic. DeFuniak Springs was one stop; we cover Jacksonville, Tampa, Miami, and smaller towns the same way. For more examples, see our custom pew cushions in Hartwell, GA and pew seat upholstery in Savannah, GA, or learn more about our pew refinishing service.
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Want a free quote? Tell us about your sanctuary on our quote page, or call (910) 694-3007. Sharpe’s Church Interiors, 212 Bait Rd., Dunn, NC 28334. We usually get back within one business day.