A friend of mine is just about to move into her own place after years of share houses. A modern, brand new, two bedroom apartment with a great open plan living area and terrace with views of Melbourne. She has to make do with the furniture she already has, mainly eBay and Gumtree finds from over 3 years ago, but her taste has now changed – this is where I come in!
Over the next few weeks I will be helping her to find her style and create a home she is proud to live in with a limited budget. At this stage we have $300 in the kitty…
Task #1 REVAMP THE COUCH
Couches currently…
Dream couch…
Omega 2 Piece Lounge Suite, Harvey Norman, $2999
The current couches are comfy and considering there is no budget for a new couch and re-upholstering costs a fortune – my suggestion is to find a couch cover. Believe it or not there are some great finds that aren’t from the 90’s shabby chic days – here are some I have stumbled across that suit the couches I am working with…
Stretch Vintage Crosshatch in Chocolate, Sure Fit, $129.99
Ektorp cover, IKEA, depending on fabric from $69 to $319
House & Home Stretch Sofa Cover in Charcoal, Big W, $69
It may not look like much now but this is just step one in revamping the couches. Results to come…
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