Do not let an ugly couch spoil the room’s decor. When it’s covered with an unappealing fabric or has only gotten shabby over the years, an unattractive couch can be overcome using clever decorating, at a fraction of the cost of buying a new couch. If the couch is comfortable, it is well worth trying to dress this up rather than throwing it out.
Slipcover
The most comprehensive makeover for a couch comes in the shape of a slipcover, normally a loose-fitting, large sheet of fabric that goes above the entire sofa and has ties, either elastic or hook-and-loop tabs to keep it in place. This type of slipcover, the most economical, is intended to utilize many couches, therefore it may require some extra tucking and adjustments to get the best appearance for your particular couch. If you would like to pay more, you can get a slipcover that’s semi-customized or fully customized to your couch. A slipcover has more benefits than just covering up the sofa you dislike. It can be removed for cleaning, a boon for homeowners with kids, pets or a penchant for eating in front of the TV.
Pillows
Whether you opt to utilize a slipcover or not, attractive cushions can provide an ugly couch a whole new appearance. The concept is to pay as much of this couch as possible, so don’t stick to the standard one-pillow-per-arm appearance. Instead, purchase a passel of cushions you adore and set them at the arms and along the couch’s seat back. If they’re at the way when you sit, then simply move them and then put them back before you leave the space. Occasionally beauty has a price, and in this case, it is a little annoyance. On the flip side, you may find that you like the extra cushion. Do not be worried about matching the cushions; in actuality, it can be more interesting if you don’t, so long as they have similar colours to tie them all together. If you discover a pillow you adore, nevertheless, go on and meet them. A row of matching cushions will provide the illusion of new upholstery.
Throws
Another means to camouflage an unattractive couch is to make liberal use of afghans and throws. You can use them to drape the back of the couch or tuck one into the crevice between the seat cushions and also the seat back to cover the chairs. A beautiful quilt or other large blanket provides another possibility. When it is large enough, then it is possible to drape it over the back of the couch and let it cascade all the way to the ground at the front. Rolled-up novels or dowel rods set on top of the quilt and then tucked into the crevice between the seat cushions and also the seat back helps hold the quilt or other blanket set up. When no quilt or large blanket is handy, you can perform exactly the same using a bed sheet.
Diversion
When these options do not go far enough to disguise your ugly couch, you might have another weapon in your arsenal: diversion. By diverting guests’ focus away from the couch, you decrease its impact within the room. One means to do this is by making another feature of the room a focal point. When you have a fireplace, make sure all eyes are about it by creating a beautifully decorated mantel. Hang a huge piece of artwork above the fireplace and put accent lights onto it to attract attention. If you do not have a natural focal point like a fireplace, then you can make one inexpensively with a dramatic grouping of art or photos on just one of the walls inside the room. Choose an accent color for the wall and hang sufficient framed pieces to make a large grouping. Look at highlighting the grouping with a few accent lighting.