Who We Are
Hi, my name is Brian. I’m the creator and owner of Simply the Best Custom Furniture and Upholstery. “Simply the Best” was established in 2022 when my wife and I moved to Greenville, SC from Wilmington, NC, to be closer to family. Before moving, I worked at an upholstery shop that has been serving Wilmington since 1972. When we arrived to Greenville, my wife encouraged me to open own my own shop. A truly scary thought, but I did it!
Although Simply the Best was established in 2022, it really started years ago. I’ve always had a keen eye (sometimes too keen) for detail and always had a passion for woodworking and building furniture.
I’m originally from Ohio and attended Morehead State University and University of Kentucky where I earned my Bachelor’s and Master’s degrees in Animal Science. After earning my Master’s, I was a swine researcher, but I knew it wasn’t what I wanted out of my career.
In 2021 I happened upon a sign that read, “Upholstery Tech Needed” and discovered the craft I fell in love with. I called the number posted and started the same day.
When I look back on my first project (a small brown ottoman) I now laugh because I didn’t know what I was doing, but I did know one thing… I loved reupholstering!
So, what “keeps” me loving it? Here is what I know I’m loving these days: the nervousness before delivering newly reupholstered furniture, the joy on a client’s face when they see the “art” I’ve created, or their beloved family heirloom brought back to life. This is what keeps me going.
This is what Simply the Best means.