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The sofa is unbeatable: it is the best seat in the home and the most comfortable place to rest for your feet.
Sofas are often the focal point of family gatherings, making them the hardest work kit you have.
If it looks a bit shabby, here is how to design your style...
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"A good way to beautify your current sofa is to add a patterned sofa cushion, which creates a unique layered look," said Jenna Choate, co-founder of Interior Fox (interiorfox.co.uk). You can immediately update your color palette by introducing new decorative cushions to refresh the season.
"We also like strangely shaped cushions, such as cushions or spheres, because they add a modern element and don’t look like'everyday Joe'. We also try to use proportions when introducing new patterns. For example, those with smaller grids. The oversized stripes are mixed with subtle floral scents—when everything doesn’t match up, it feels more unique."
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Just like a must-have item in a wardrobe, even the most basic sofa can be completely changed with the help of some key accessories-such as a new set of furniture legs. You can buy Golden Legs from Amazon (amazon.co.uk) for about £35, which will help get your favorite two-seater car back on the fast lane.
“Always consider practicality, comfort and timelessness,” suggested Tori Murphy, founder of British textile brand Tori Murphy (torimurphy.com). "A new cover made of smart stripes or gorgeous gingham cloth gives the old work a new look-these two classic designs."
Murphy's latest 100% cotton rose collection and Woodhouse Check Cotton Fabric Radish are both priced at £55 per meter, suitable for soft furniture and light interior decoration. Think of the core of a comfortable cottage.
One sign of sofa fatigue is sagging cushions. All those cute and lazy strolls will damage the foam and feathers and make them look not strong at all. Depending on your budget, you can replace sofa cushions with polyurethane foam (favorite but not too expensive), or online cushion suppliers offer feather-wrapped foam cushions.
Just unzip the cushion, remove the old filling and take a measurement. Depending on the density and material, you can refill it with new fillers according to your preferences.
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With eye-catching printing options, neutral colors or popular gray blue as popular colors, a one-piece sofa cover is a smart move. One size fits most sofas-they are easy to place, machine washable, and protect your sofa from pet hair or splashes. The best part is that you can design them according to the season—think black for Halloween or burgundy for Christmas. Sites like Amazon can choose a three-seater for about £30.
Improvise to make up, or make up to make up. You will be surprised to find that spraying a drop of surgical alcohol can remove stains on the microfiber sofa. Use a spray bottle to soak the stain, and then use a sponge to gently wipe off the stain. Note to self: Always check the label of the cleaning code and follow the manufacturer's instructions.
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