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Simple sofa makeover

by Susie Coelho

question
I'm totally changing my colour scheme. Any ideas about what to do with my sofa so that it fits in with the rest of the decor? Should I have it reupholstered or look for a slipcover?
- Michelle

answer
Reupholstering it will be expensive. As an alternative, find a light-coloured throw in cream, or in one of the other colours you've picked for the room. The throw can be a solid colour, or light-coloured with darker accents.

Then place it at a diagonal over the sofa. Add some light-coloured pillows that match your colour palette to keep a bright feel. Style the rest of your room with accessories in the same colour tones.

Slipcovers are also a solution, but only if they fit properly. Ill-fitting slipcovers can make a sofa look frumpy, like an oversized dress.

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