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Karlstad vs Karlanda: Two Karls enter, one couch leaves

by Chris June 27, 2015

Although you might mistake them for identical twins at first glance, this article will show you just how to tell between these seemingly identical IKEA sofas apart - the Karlstad and Karlanda. Mr. Karlanda is the older brother of Mr. Karlstad; sadly because…

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Solsta Olarp vs Ektorp Tullsta – What’s the difference between these IKEA armchairs?

by Chuck May 9, 2015

Word on the street is that the Ektorp Tullsta sofa covers might fit the Solsta Olarp armchair. Unfortunately this isn't the case and we'll tell you why. First of all, the most obvious difference is that the Ektorp Tullsta would have an…

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5 different pleated skirt styles for your sofa

by Becky Lim May 2, 2015

Before joining Comfort Works, I was quite oblivious of the many different styles of pleats that you can have on a sofa skirt; all I knew was that they either came with a skirt or without! Which was such a shame because…

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What’s the difference between the IKEA Backa and Backamo?

by Chuck April 26, 2015

If you're wondering if your Backa 2.5 seater sofa covers can fit your Backamo 3 seater or vice versa, then you're at the right place. Alternatively if you just want to know what's the difference between a Backa 2.5 seater and a Backamo…

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4 different tufting styles for your sofa

by Becky Lim April 18, 2015

Let's all step into the time machine and get retrofied! Back in the 1960s, almost everyone had a tufted sofa or dreamt of owning one, especially in leather. Until today, tufted sofas is still being treated as a classy furniture piece and…

All About Slipcovers Sofa Fixes & Care

Seams, stitches and piping – Subtle slipcover details

by Chuck April 11, 2015

Many of our customers have been requesting more custom details such as contrast piping for their IKEA slipcover, and we find this very endearing as it seems that people do like the advice we hand out. J A custom slipcover is not…