The Interior Alternative

Interior Alternative is located in a corporate campus / industrial park just off Route 896. It wasn't easy to find at first until I checked the address and realized that it had to be the same building as and a bit down the internal lane from Sky Zone Trampoline Park. This store appears to specialize in fabric that is thicker and broader than what one may find at Jo-Ann, for example. If you need to make curtains, cushion covers, or things like that, I don't think one would find a better store than this in Northern Delaware for price and selection. Especially interesting is the little clearance room at the back of the store. $5/yard is a terrific bargain if you can find what you need among the odds and ends there. Service was really good and the staff was very helpful when we visited on a Sunday afternoon. We found two bolts of fabric that were in the clearance room for only very minor defects and got a very good price on those.

Really disappointed in my experience that I had at interior alternative yesterday. I called ahead in case of covid restrictions and asked if they were taking orders for upholstering chairs that I needed done. The rep explained that I could just come in with the seats no need for appointment - Perfect - once I got there though it appeared that wrapping fabric and checking emails was more important than my service. After walking into the store I was told that someone would be with me in a minute which I then waited for the rep to finish wrapping. After a while of waiting another rep who was helping another customer asked who I assumed is the manger (Bernadette) to assist me as I am patiently holding a stack of chair seats waiting to be helped. Again, one minute response. The first rep after finishing wrapping the full roll of fabric then went and started a conversation with (Bernadette) who was still on the computer. After waiting and getting tired of holding the chair seats it was clear to me that my business was not important, so I walked out. This is when the first rep ran after me and asked if I was ready. I responded that I was fine and that I wouldn’t be doing business with them. Everyone has their off days and I would totally understand if it was busy, but I was one of two customers in the store. I have had positive experiences at this store. Unfortunately, i did not have that experience yesterday. I always like to support local business, but after the lack of effort I will not continue my business here.

My daughter found this place. She wanted to make curtains for her kitchen and bedroom. Wow! When we walked in, we were surrounded by rolls and rolls of lovely drapery and upholstery fabric everywhere. I thought we'll be here forever (which could be good but we had other things to do that day). Surprisingly, she found what she wanted quickly. Our salesperson helped us with some questions about calculating fabric amounts. He was very helpful. They will also make curtains/draperies for a reasonable price. The price per yard was much lower than regular fabric stores but they still carried brand names like Waverly. I will return with my window measurements and order curtains for my kitchen. What a great place to visit!

Literally thousands of rolls of decorator fabrics of all uses and colors. The staff is very knowledgeable and helpful. Prices are great, and one can browse and get samples to take home. The only caveat is that many of the fabrics are only what is there, although they have a couple of other stores across the country and will happily check to see if there is more they can get for you. Some fabrics can be special ordered, such as Sunbrella and some marine fabrics. They also will make bedspreads and drapes and cushions & covers to order.

I am a beginner, looking to reupholster a chair and a half. I was looking for a fabric store and this place popped up in the search. I can't being to say enough good things. The staff in this store are so helpful and friendly. Pat was so helpful, she gave me direction for the project I am undertaking. Since my idea of yardage was way off. If I went with my measurements I would have had about 8 yards to many. Thank you also to Jeane who was also very helpful. The choices of fabric is great, can't go wrong with a stop here.