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How to Make an Old Sofa Look Brand New

May 6 2016 - 5:15am

If you're sick of your sofa but aren't quite ready to ditch it, these simple tricks can give it a fresh look. All it takes is a little styling magic, some sneaky switch-outs, and the secret to making saggy cushions look brand-new.

Source: Brittany Ambridge via Domino [1]

Play With Pillows

Trade the tired matchy-matchy pillows that came with your sofa for something that makes more of a statement. Case in point? This glitzy black, white, and gold combo.

Put a Throw on It

Covering your seat cushions with a throw can boost your sofa's style while also protecting it from spills — an especially useful tip for white sofas! Here are two other ways to style a blanket on a sofa [2].

Stuff Saggy Cushions

Don't suffer the embarrassment of a saggy sofa for another minute. Avoid splurging on a new couch by simply stuffing your sofa's cushions [3]. Spoiler alert: it's a lot easier and cheaper than you'd think!

Switch Out Legs

Our POPSUGAR editor discovered a handy trick to make an Ikea sofa look like a million bucks — switch out the legs! Discover her affordable source for gorgeous midcentury-inspired sofa legs [4].


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