by
Rachel
2012/09/29
Hello all! How are you this Saturday? We are well into Spring in Melbourne, and as warmer days have arrived you best believe that we have uncluttered our space; neatly contain our chaos, send the dust bunnies packing, and made our homes sparkle. It’s almost hardwired into our DNA to start the season with a fresh, organised slate and then BAM! start bringing new ideas in our studio.
We all have those special lists we make. And if finances allowed, we’d easily drop cash on them all. However, what our practical and frugal side tells us, is that we should start with something small… BUT, with the biggest impact. With a budget in mind, here’s what we are getting for October.
Contrast piping on OUR Manstad Sofa!
A bright red couch creates a bold visual impact by itself, yet the definition that the STARK white piping gives the piece is evident. I have serious love for this piece. The additional piping helps the couch to seem more grounded and definitely on the cutting edge of contemporary style. We opted for the Basic-fit Manstad slipcover, as it was much easier to take the covers off and chuck it into the wash.
If bold colors are too over the top for you, no worries; this look is equally strong in neutrals or basics. A white chair feels fresh and current outlined with black piping.
Source: looklingerlove.blogspot.com via Kim on Pinterest
Or you could go a complete 180 and swap the colours around. A sexy black sofa with white contrast piping. Piping on sofas, headboards and chairs proposes the perfect opportunity to sneak in yet another enticing shade.
You can also create an overall connection by finishing more than one piece in the same fashion. A couple of armchairs and footstool with the same upholstery and contrasting piping help the space to feel unified.
Source: everythingfab.com via Cynthia on Pinterest
Simply, adding black piping to a white couch isn’t the only way to achieve this fun, dimensional look; try mixing and matching vibrant colours to give your space an entirely new, contemporary personality. Just trace the sofas lines and choose a slightly darker shade than the upholstery or match if key items in your living room.
Source: isuwannee.com via Beth on Pinterest
If you would like to add contrast piping to your custom slipcovers today, get in touch! We love to see what you’ve come up with.
Free sample fabrics available from http://www.comfort-works.com/swatches_register/
Happy designing!
XOXO
I want the black w/white piping cover for the ikea sofa. How do I order it and what is the cost?
Hey Pat!
You can actually order it through here directly: https://comfort-works.com/en/manstad-sofa-covers/manstad-basic-fit-chaise-left-slipcover-302
Alternative you can go back to the main category page if your Manstad corner sofa bed is the “Right Chaise” version when standing and looking at it: https://comfort-works.com/en/manstad-sofa-covers-64
Simple go down to “More Options” after choosing your base fabric, and then select “Contrast Piping”
You’ll then be able to get the contrast white piping; pricing would be US$379 in the 100% cotton Gaia fabrics.
Hope this helps!
looks beautiful! I would like to know approximate cost of slip cover with piping on a standard size couch please?
Hey Danny!
Would this be a non-IKEA piece? If so, you can check out the type of sofa most similar to yours here: http://comfort-works.com/en/custom-sofa-slipcovers-17
As a rough starting price it should be around US$549 for a custom slipcover from us, inclusive of piping and pleats 🙂
Hope this helps!
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