How to negotiate a new sofa (slipcover) with your significant other

Seems that in every relationship, there’ll come a time where one of you wants to throw away the sofa and the other doesn’t.

Needless to say, sometimes things can get heated and because you do love your significant other very much – you keep things real and try your best to logically justify all your reasons why that sofa needs to go (or at least be re-discovered).

So here are the top 4 reasons to tell your partner that it’s time for a (living room) makeover.

1. It’s cheaper than buying a new couch

First and foremost, as long as the sofa is still structurally sound, you don’t have to get rid of your sofa just yet.

Two of the most common things to do instead:
– Upholstery
– Getting custom slipcovers made

In short, all you really need is a new “skin” for your sofa 🙂

2. It’s more convenient than re-upholstering

While upholstery can be a good alternative to getting an entirely new sofa, it also creates permanency in the sense that once you re-upholster – you’re stuck with that same design/look for the next few years to come.

Not to mention that cleaning the covers would be quite cumbersome. And lastly with any upholstery job, the couch will be taken away for a week at least and everyone’s stuck having to sit on the floor.

Next best option? Slipcovers.

All you have to do is choose your design, measure and wait for the covers to be delivered directly to your doorstep. Here’s how you can order a custom handmade slipcover online from Comfort Works.

3. It’ll look like you have different couches

Have you guys seen this little number at IKEA? This is the standard Kivik Chaise Lounge which we’ve come to love and while the cushions aren’t as firm as they used to be, its overall structure and look is so timeless that it just isn’t worth throwing away yet.

Just take a look at the couple of examples below:

If you aren’t a fan of the default inverted seams that the original Kivik has, you can always check out other seam options such as contrast piping like the one above.

Nothing more personalised (and far away from an IKEA couch) than a customised slipcover for your sofa piece.

Alternatively, you could go for a skirted slipcover even to show both personalisation as well as add an extra touch of luxury to your home.

4. It’ll do less damage to mother earth

Approximately 8.5 million tonnes of furniture and furnishings are disposed by Americans each year. To put that into perspective, that’s about 1 car being disposed every second (trust me, I can math).

Quite crazy if you think about it – we should be making more space for future generations, and not adding more crap to the landfill.

 

Conclusion

If the top 4 doesn’t convince your partner, then you’ll need to reconsider your relationship.

Okay I’m kidding, but should the need ever arise – you’ll be prepared with these 4 top reasons.

Agree or disagree? Do let me know in the comments below!

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