Customize your sofa without breaking the bank

Whether it is old, you have opted for a model that is too simple or it no longer suits you, know that there are economical solutions to customize your sofa and give it a new look.

First of all, you should objectively take stock of what you don't like about this sofa. The material is cleared? Does the color not match the other elements in the room? Do you simply want a change? Sort the positives and negatives to identify the most important elements to focus on.

I don't like my sofa anymore

Change the cover

To great ills, great remedies. If the fabric of your sofa is generally damaged, it should be covered entirely with a cover. The cover allows you to renew the appearance of the sofa without having to replace it entirely. Several options are then available to you:

• buy a cover corresponding to the model of your sofa, if it is removable. Call the store or brand that sold you the sofa to find out the models available.
• acquire a universal cover whose dimensions will match your sofa.
• make a cover yourself (for experienced seamstresses), by purchasing fabric by the meter after having developed a pattern.

Cover the backrest and/or seat

If by chance, a stain, a hole or other imperfection spoils the aesthetics of your sofa or you want to decorate it with a new element, you can very simply place a blanket/throw/fabric on it. your sofa.

Choose the color carefully (plain will go more easily on your sofa but multi-color is also possible) and the texture of this blanket according to your sofa and your living room. Soft, fluffy, “fluffy” textures are particularly appreciated in an environment with brown, gray and white colors to provide a warm atmosphere. Raw materials blend naturally into industrial loft atmospheres.

Dye your sofa

It's a radical step that will give your sofa a boost. This will give you the opportunity to completely change its color. Whether fabric or leather, there are special products to apply a new color to your sofa. Choose the product carefully based on the material of the sofa, its condition and its original color. Trying to paint a sofa whose surface is too damaged will not allow the stain to apply correctly. The same goes for a sofa whose original color is too dark.

Good to know: It is also possible and even recommended to apply a waterproofer on top, to ensure better color retention. For the maintenance of a leather sofa, follow our advice to restore its shine.

Customize your sofa by accessorizing

Decorate the sofa with cushions

The simplest solution but also one of the most effective: change or add cushions to the sofa. If your sofa is in good condition but lacks style or panache, beautiful cushions will help compensate for its too neutral character. Textured cushions are particularly popular, they instantly add charm to your sofa. Synthetic fur, pompoms, knitted wool and other materials with a pleasant touch will be the number 1 ally of a sofa that is too strict.

Note: to add relief to the whole, patterns are also a good solution. After the big trend of the Aztec pattern, wax fabric and its repeated patterns in bright colors will energize your interior. You can buy a ready-made cushion or cover or sew it yourself.

Do It Yourself enthusiasts can also add their own designs to a light cotton cushion using a few objects: half a potato cut according to the desired design and textile paint. Dab the potato in the paint, apply it repetitively or randomly to the fabric laid flat, dry and iron.

Change the sofa legs

It's an element that we don't think of right away, yet the bottom of the sofa is important in the overall look. If the legs of your sofa are worn, you can remove them completely and replace them with new ones, ideally more original. Metal legs are very popular, and you can find them in DIY stores or furniture design stores.

This can also be an opportunity to opt for new shapes: round legs, square formats, baroque curves. Everything will depend on the model of your sofa and its height. If you don't replace the feet, you can paint them entirely or partially to add a little touch of color. With gold, you will enhance a sofa in a refined-chic universe. A touch of turquoise or another color can serve as a reminder of another element in your living room.

Good to know: ask yourself if the problem really comes from the sofa, sometimes it is the surrounding elements that could highlight it more. Moving your furniture is sometimes enough to give new life to the whole thing and your sofa will give you the impression of getting some fresh air!