Unfortunately, the sofa is not a forever piece of furniture. However, its often expensive price means that we often try to keep it as long as possible. In terms of maintenance, we treat stains while avoiding marks and we take matters in hand when it sags. However, it also happens that we get tired of it over time. Whether it’s because it looks gray or just because you can no longer see its look in paint, fortunately there are tips to give it a second lease of life. And there’s no question of breaking the bank too much! So, find out how to revamp your outdated sofa for cheap and bring a breath of fresh air to your living room.
1) Buy new cushions
Multiply the colorful or trendy patterned cushions to bring both comfort and “pep” to your old sofa. Nestled on the seat or against the armrests, they will help to wake up a sad old sofa and will delight the whole family who will only spend even more time there!
2) Change the legs of your sofa
There’s no better way to feel like you’re dealing with a real trendy sofa from Maisons du Monde. Replacing the legs with a more original or designer model will rejuvenate the appearance of the sofa in a single gesture. In addition, changing the base is very easy on most models. Otherwise, you can consider dusting and sanding them before giving them a lick of paint. A splash of gold spray paint or colorful patterns made with a brush will be enough to wake him up!
3) Install a pretty sofa throw to give it a makeover
The sofa cushions and the seat are not removable? In this case, it will be difficult to change them. Instead, why not opt for a blanket or throw that can be adapted to the season ? In winter, rush to a decoration store to buy an ultra-cocooning thick blanket. And in summer, favor light throws in vibrant colors to give a second wind to the sofa at a lower cost.
4) Focus on the decoration around it to stage it and beautify it
You can’t necessarily change the furniture easily. However, all the surrounding elements can be modified to give new life to your furniture. This can include pretty wallpaper or elegant paint to revamp the section of wall behind the sofa. Simply choose a shade or pattern that matches the decor of the living room. Otherwise, change the elements around it: end of sofa, frames, trendy rug, lamp with graphic curves, mirrors… Everything is allowed to redecorate without breaking the bank!
5) A lick of paint to revamp the sofa
If you love your sofa, but it has aged poorly, you can definitely consider… painting it! Be careful, however, you will need choose your product wisely. For a weathered leather sofa, use leather paints and leather dyes. For the fabric or microfiber sofa as well as the suede sofa, there is also suitable textile dye. However, remember that very often, it is impossible to use a shade lighter than the initial shade. If you don’t mind a darker shade, this will be a great option for changing your sofa without setting foot in a furniture store!