Makeover ideas: how to cover your sofa?

There are days like this when you could use a magic wand to give new life to your interior and its decoration! In the living room, the sofa becomes your new pet peeve. It must be said that no respite was given to him. The little cigarette burn that you were unable to recover, the discoloration marks following cleaning that was not completely carried out according to the rules of the art, without forgetting the scratches of your cat or the works of art of your toddlers.

Problem: you don't necessarily have the means to change it. However, there is a good tip for you to benefit from a new decoration: cover the sofa with a new cover. Whether you opt for a new cover, a blanket or design your own fabric, there is bound to be a solution!

1. Buy a custom cover: the comfort option

Renewing the sofa cover is by far the most comfortable solution because you hardly have to take care of anything! It's also a good way to change your style if you want. More designer appearance, new color, new covering in fabric, velvet or even leather, easily give a new look to your living room.

However, most universal covers do not take into account the specificities of your sofa: round shape, angle, armrests, etc. The choice may also be limited in terms of colors and materials.

The best is to contact the store where you purchased your sofa. This way, you will benefit from a new cover adapted to the structure of your sofa. You can contact your seller with the reference of your sofa so that they can direct you, or contact the after-sales service.

Find the reference for your sofa

Your salesperson knows his models like the back of his hand. A simple call with the reference of your sofa can allow them to offer you a new cover to cover your sofa identically without even having to take out your measuring tape. If your sofa is convertible , the process is the same.

Otherwise, you can call on an upholsterer-decorator, who will be able to advise you best, particularly for covering a corner sofa . The option of purchasing a cover will therefore necessarily require taking a few measures.

How much does a new cover cost?

The price of a new cover varies depending on the covering chosen. It costs several hundred euros, or even a little more than €1000 depending on the quality of the fabric chosen and the size of your sofa.

Take the dimensions of your sofa

If you cannot buy your new cover from your sofa seller, you can find others on the market. In this case, you will need to take the dimensions of your furniture to find the most suitable cover. We guide you to take into account all the characteristics of the sofa. Before pulling out your measuring stick, analyze the three main characteristics of your sofa:

• The file: is it straight? round?

• The seat: do not rely on the armrests, you must take into account the total depth of the seat

• The armrests: are they round? square? leaning?

These three pieces of information are essential to be able to take all the measurements of your sofa. Behind the slightly tedious side of the process, we grant you, is the “new skin” of your sofa!

• For the backrest : place your measuring tape firmly against the sofa to take the maximum length and height. Don't forget to also measure the width of the backrest as well as the maximum width between the armrests.

• For the sides : the sides may not be equivalent on your sofa. In this case, measure the top and bottom of the sides .

• For the front of the sofa , you need to measure the maximum width and depth of the seat as well as the height of the interior backrest and the base of the seat.

• For the armrests, you will need to take the references for the height and width .

Don't forget to record all these valuable measurements so you don't forget anything.

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• Long-term investment

• Aesthetic

• Custom made

2. Cover your sofa with a blanket or fabric: the economical option

Whatever the budget, you can vary the pleasures by covering your sofa with fabrics or throws according to your desires. This is by far the most economical and trendy solution available to you!

We will appreciate the boutis for its quilted effect, the throw to make your sofa a cocooning object or the bedspread for its elegant side.

Cushions are also your best allies for transforming your sofa. Floral patterns, velvet or linen look, small or XXL size, no more tears will be noticed.

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• Change your style as you wish

• Twist materials, effects, etc.

• Easy maintenance

3. Create your own cover: the creative option

If DIY, for Do It Yourself, is now your new credo, you can consider covering your sofa thanks to your talent.

Tips: To push the concept to its climax, don't hesitate to take a look at abandoned fabrics like old curtains for example.

What you need :

• A sewing machine

• A meter

• A pair of dressmaker's scissors

• Muslin or kraft paper to create the pattern

• Fabric, to buy in a specialized store or on the Internet

• Pins

• Chalk to indicate cutting marks

• A good dose of know-how and patience!

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• Limitless style effect

• Personal satisfaction

• Recovery of old fabrics

To revamp your sofa , there are many options, from the most creative to the easiest. Before making your choice, don't hesitate to glean some ideas from decoration magazines or social networks to refine the style, choose the right material and think globally. Also remember to possibly change your cushions, so that they match the color of your new covering.

If your furniture is more contemporary, you may be able to give a retro feel to your sofa by choosing a quilted bouti, velvet cushions or even a silk sofa throw.

You can also opt for natural linen fabrics to cover this piece of furniture accompanied by cushions of different sizes in bright colors to give a little pep to the living room. The range of choices is endless, combine business with pleasure!