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Designing Beautiful Spaces.
Building Lasting Relationships.

About AFAR and Ash Street Upholstery

Every home and business has a story to tell. Our passion is helping clients create spaces that reflect their personality, enhance everyday living, and stand the test of time. Since 1986, AFAR has proudly served homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, IL and Central Illinois with personalized interior design services built around each client’s unique vision. Over the years, that passion for thoughtful design naturally expanded to include custom draperies, shades, and expert upholstery through the addition of Ash Street Upholstery, allowing us to provide a more complete interior design experience.

Today, our team continues to combine creativity, craftsmanship, and personalized service on every project. Whether you’re furnishing a new home, remodeling a favorite room, selecting custom window treatments, or restoring a treasured piece of furniture, we’re committed to helping you create spaces that are both beautiful and functional. Every project is custom, every design is tailored to the client, and every detail matters.

A Passion for Beautiful Interiors Since 1986

AFAR began as a home-based interior design business in 1986 with a simple goal: helping clients create spaces that feel comfortable, functional, and uniquely their own. As the company grew, so did its reputation for personalized service, thoughtful design, and attention to detail. Today, we’re proud to continue serving homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, IL and the surrounding Central Illinois communities with the same commitment to quality that has guided our work from the very beginning.

We believe successful interior design starts by listening. Every project begins with understanding how our clients live, work, and use their space before offering recommendations that complement their style, goals, and budget. This personalized approach allows us to create interiors that remain timeless, functional, and enjoyable for years to come.

Ready to begin your own design journey? Call AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 to schedule a consultation with our experienced team.

Bringing Interior Design & Craftsmanship Together

One of the defining moments in our company’s history was bringing Ash Street Upholstery into the AFAR family. By combining decades of interior design experience with the craftsmanship of a respected local upholstery business, we created a unique resource for homeowners and businesses looking for complete interior solutions. Today, clients can work with a single experienced team for interior design, custom drapery, shades, and professional upholstery services—all thoughtfully coordinated to create beautiful, cohesive spaces.

This combination of design expertise and skilled craftsmanship allows us to help clients with projects ranging from furnishing a single room to completing an entire home or commercial property. Rather than viewing each service independently, we believe every design element should work together to create interiors that feel intentional, inviting, and uniquely personal.

Discover how our design and craftsmanship work together by calling AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 today.

Meet the Team Behind Every Project

Behind every beautifully designed room, expertly upholstered chair, and custom window treatment is a team of talented professionals who genuinely enjoy helping clients create spaces they’ll love for years to come. From interior design and project planning to upholstery, sewing, fabrication, installation, and customer service, every member of our team plays an important role in delivering the personalized experience our clients have come to expect.

Our experienced designers, upholsterers, seamstresses, craftsmen, and office staff work together to ensure every project receives the care and attention it deserves. By combining creativity with technical expertise and quality workmanship, we’re able to deliver beautiful results while building lasting relationships with homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, IL and Central Illinois.

Have questions about your project? Call AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 today and let our team help you get started.

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Our Commitment to Personalized Design

No two homes, businesses, or clients are exactly alike, which is why we believe every project deserves a personalized approach. Rather than following predetermined design packages or passing trends, we take the time to understand your style, goals, and how you want your space to function before making recommendations. Every project is different, allowing us to create interiors that are as unique as the people who enjoy them.

Whether you’re selecting furnishings for a new home, refreshing an existing room, choosing custom window treatments, or restoring cherished furniture, our team works closely with you throughout the entire process. We believe thoughtful communication, attention to detail, and quality craftsmanship are the foundation of every successful project and every lasting client relationship.

Let’s create a space that’s uniquely yours. Call AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 today to schedule your consultation.

Why Springfield Homeowners & Businesses Trust Our Team

For nearly four decades, clients throughout Springfield, IL and Central Illinois have trusted AFAR because of our personalized service, experienced guidance, and commitment to quality.

Decades of trusted service

Serving homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, IL and Central Illinois.

Personalized service

We use an approach built around each client's individual needs.

Experienced guidance

Our team is committed to quality at every step of the process.

Investment-minded approach

Every project is treated with the seriousness it deserves.

Focus on lasting results

Our spaces are designed to be enjoyed for years to come, not just completed.

All-in-one expertise

Interior design, custom draperies, shades, and upholstery under one roof.

A more complete approach

Broader capabilities than many design firms or upholstery shops alone.

Cohesive, thoughtful design

Every recommendation made with your overall vision in mind, from beginning to end.

Experience the difference personalized service can make. Call AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 and speak with our team today.

Proudly Serving Springfield IL & Central Illinois

AFAR and Ash Street Upholstery proudly serve homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, Lincoln, Bloomington, Litchfield, Decatur, Taylorville, Jacksonville, and many surrounding Central Illinois communities. Whether you’re planning a new construction project, remodeling your home, updating a commercial space, or restoring cherished furniture, our experienced team is here to help bring your ideas to life.

No matter the size or scope of your project, we’re committed to providing thoughtful design, skilled craftsmanship, and personalized service from your first consultation through the finishing touches. We look forward to helping you create spaces that you’ll enjoy for many years to come.

Serving Springfield and communities across Central Illinois. Call AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 to schedule your consultation today.

Frequently Asked Questions About AFAR Imports & Interiors

How long has AFAR been serving Central Illinois?

AFAR was established in 1986 and has proudly served homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, IL and Central Illinois for decades with personalized interior design services and exceptional customer care.

Do you work with both homeowners and businesses?

Yes. We proudly provide interior design, custom window treatments, and upholstery services for both residential and commercial clients throughout Springfield and the surrounding Central Illinois communities.

What services do AFAR and Ash Street Upholstery provide?

Together, our companies offer residential and commercial interior design, custom draperies, custom shades, and professional upholstery services. This allows clients to work with one experienced team to coordinate multiple aspects of their interior project.

Do I need a large project to work with your team?

Not at all. Whether you're updating a single room, selecting custom draperies, restoring one piece of furniture, or planning an entire home or commercial renovation, we're happy to help you create a solution that fits your needs.

Let's Create Something Beautiful Together

Whether you’re designing a new home, refreshing your favorite room, selecting custom window treatments, or restoring furniture with lasting craftsmanship, our team is here to help bring your vision to life. At AFAR and Ash Street Upholstery, we believe every project should reflect your personal style while enhancing the comfort, beauty, and functionality of your space. We look forward to helping homeowners and businesses throughout Springfield, IL and Central Illinois create interiors they’ll enjoy for years to come.

Ready to start your next project? Call AFAR at 217.744.3262 or Ash Street Upholstery at 217.544.7701 or complete the contact form to schedule your consultation today.

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