Upholstery on Broadway

Upholstery on Broadway is an Arlington upholstery shop that has provided custom upholstery and reupholstery for Boston-area clients since 1976. The shop takes on fine antiques, pieces with sentimental value and furniture that simply fits well in a client’s home. It offers a full range of fabrics and materials and approaches each project as a collaboration, understanding the client’s vision, scoping out materials and producing the finished piece.

Kevin Kennedy, the owner, is an award-winning upholsterer who has taught at various schools and produced more than 50 instructional videos with over a million combined views. He also runs the Broadway Upholstery School, a course that walks beginners, serious amateurs and working professionals through the details of professional upholstery. Customer reviews mention his willingness to explain the process and share techniques, and one reviewer first found him through his YouTube channel.

What to Know

• The business also operates under the name Broadway Upholstery.
• The upholstery course is offered through an online course portal.
• The shop credits its techniques, craftsmanship and attention to detail for bringing clients back for repeat work.
• The shop is listed by the Arlington Chamber of Commerce.