The steady hum of industrial sewing machines, towering walls of fabric swatches, and the unmistakable scent of leather are part of the ambience at Collins Custom Interiors. For owner Rick Collins, these surroundings are home.
Founded in 1960 by Rick's father, Jackie Collins, the family business has been restoring and reinventing furniture for more than six decades. Rick grew up handing his father tools and learning the trade one stitch at a time before purchasing the business in 1984. After relocating from Colleyville to Weatherford four years ago, Collins Custom Interiors continues a legacy of fine craftsmanship.
"People don't reupholster furniture to get by," Rick says. "They do it to get exactly what they want."
In a time increasingly filled with mass-produced, disposable furniture, Rick believes custom upholstery offers lasting quality and complete personalization. Many furniture stores often lack capacity for these options.
Whether restoring a cherished family heirloom or transforming a newly purchased sofa, every project begins with understanding the client's vision. Some customers want to preserve a treasured piece in its original form, while others are looking to reinvent it with updated fabrics and colors. Thousands of material samples line the showroom, allowing clients to create furniture that perfectly complements their homes and lifestyles.
"We can take an old piece, rebuild it, and make it better than it was when it was new," Rick explains.
That commitment to craftsmanship has led to some unforgettable projects over the years. One client purchased a brand-new sectional from a furniture store and had it delivered directly to Rick before it ever entered her home. She loved the design but couldn't find the quality materials she desired. Rick and his team stripped the sofa down and completely reupholstered the brand-new piece, creating precisely what she had envisioned.
While furniture remains the cornerstone of the business, Collins Custom Interiors' expertise extends well beyond living rooms. The team restores boat interiors, aircraft seating, convertible tops, canvas projects, leather goods, and even treasured baseball gloves. Rick laughs that the company's greatest challenge is explaining just how many different things they can do.
For him, every project shares a common underpinning of preserving quality instead of replacing it.
"It's satisfying doing something that most people can't," he says.
As the ancient art of upholstery becomes an increasingly rare trade, Rick hopes more people will rediscover the value of restoring and investing in pieces designed to last for generations. For families hoping to preserve heirlooms or homeowners searching for furniture as unique as their personal style, Rick continues to prove that true craftsmanship never goes out of style.
Collins Custom Interiors welcomes both walk-in visitors and scheduled appointments. Stop by the showroom at2105 FM 920, Suite 107, Weatherford, TX 76088, to browse thousands of fabric and leather samples, or discuss your project.
"People don't reupholster furniture to get by," Rick says. "They do it to get exactly what they want."