how to cover a sofa with a throw

She graduated from Syracuse University in 2007 with a Bachelor of Fine Arts in musical theater. If you have a two-piece slipcover, with a separate cover for the seat cushions, remove them as well. Join the conversations over on the Tip Junkie Facebook page. ‘Think about how you layer up the space: try a rug under the sofa with a thick tactile throw over the arm and different fabrics on the cushions. ‘You can be so varied,’ says stylist and founder of Inside Stylists, Emma Morton-Turner, ‘from simple Scandi to really colourful and eclectic. RRP £45.00. RRP £79. A sofa covered with a throw will always look relaxed but can look messy unless you are prepared to re-arranged it frequently. Our Price £35.00. Fold a large throw in half horizontally. If you are going to use a throw to cover the whole sofa it needs to be a really good size. Zip the cover closed if it has a zipper. Apartment Therapy: Blankets and Throws Roundup. the Tip Junkie} P.S. Make sure that the folded edge of the throw hangs evenly on a couch with an exposed back. John Lewis & Partners Rectangular Cotton Velvet Cushion, Design Project by John Lewis No.197 Cushion. They add colour, texture, and cosiness, and they can instantly update an old armchair and give a new feeling to a room – while expressing your style. If the slipcover has a zipper, unzip it. Our Price £59.00. You can slide a dowel rod into the crevice where the seat cushions meet the back of the couch to make the throw cover more snug and secure. Look for nature-inspired designs, such as a silhouette of leaves, a seascape or an animal print. Adjust the cover so any piping sits appropriately on the arms. Make sure that the decorative side of the throw is facing outward on a throw with a different look on each side. Fold it in half a second time, vertically. © Copyright 2020 Hearst Communications, Inc. Turquoise/Green Fish Design Wooden Stool. More commonly called slipcovers, these fitted sheathes are cut to wrap smoothly over the couch's surfaces, concealing the old upholstery. Remove any throw pillows from the couch and set them aside. INGABRITTA. Smooth any loose fabric on the seat outward from the center, moving the excess material to the creases by the arms. Smooth the throw cover for a neat appearance. Tuck excess fabric back into the creases whenever the slipcover begins to look or feel loose. Pull excess fabric on the front of the backrest down toward the seat, and use the spatula to tuck it into the crease between the backrest and the seat. ‘When it comes to “dressing” your sofa think of how you would put an outfit together – plain, darker colours on the bottom, more eye-catching patterns and shades on the top and do the same with your sofa,’ says Emma. In the way that a piece of clothing might appeal to you because of its composition or the way it feels, the same applies to soft furnishings. Emma agrees: ‘The trend for wellness has brought about the most gorgeous mix of calming shades for the home. You can slide a dowel rod into the crevice where the seat cushions meet the back of the couch to make the throw cover more snug and secure. Mix and match in a similar theme: luxurious velvets with shot silk work well, as do chunky knit throws and textured linens – even a bobble, tassel or fringing on a throw can make all the difference.’, John Lewis & Partners Kasuri Cushion, Blue, Croft Collection Weave Cushion, Blue Grey, Avoca Heavy Herringbone Throw, Turquoise Fleck.