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28 Ways to Bring New Life to an Old Sofa

Written by Elisa

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[tps_header]A new sofa is expensive! It can be hard to justify a new sofa purchase, especially if your old one is still comfortable and functional. Instead of buying a new one try one of these 28 ways to bring new life into an old sofa via remodelaholic.com #sofa #slipcovers #reupholster #couches #sofas

Ways to Bring New Life to an Old Sofa

A new sofa is expensive! It can be hard to justify a new sofa purchase, especially if your old one is still comfortable and functional. However, a sofa that is ugly and outdated can be an annoying eyesore. Give your old sofa a makeover so it looks good in your home until it’s time to replace it! Here are 28 clever ways to bring new life to an old sofa. [/tps_header]

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Saggy cushions is a common problem in old sofas. You could stuff your cushions with foam to make them firmer and newer-looking! This can be done for seat cushions with zippers.

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And here’s another way to stuff your sofa cushions, with quilt batting and spray glue.

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Or you could fix saggy back cushions by adding buttons! So clever and they will give your sofa a more modern, tailored look.

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An easy way to freshen up the look of a worn-out sofa is to buy or sew new pillows in fun fabrics. If your old sofa came with boring matching pillows, reuse them and cover them with beautiful fabric!

A new sofa is expensive! It can be hard to justify a new sofa purchase, especially if your old one is still comfortable and functional. Instead of buying a new one try one of these 28 ways to bring new life into an old sofa via remodelaholic.com #sofa #slipcovers #reupholster #couches #sofasBefore and After | Field Stone Hill Design

Long lumbar or bolster pillows in a gorgeous floral or patterned fabric can do a lot for a simple and neutral sofa!

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Or you could replace the back cushions, especially if they’re crumpled beyond repair, with new pillows that fit the space. And don’t overlook another great tip in the link below: remove or staple back the skirt on a sofa for a more modern look.

A new sofa is expensive! It can be hard to justify a new sofa purchase, especially if your old one is still comfortable and functional. Instead of buying a new one try one of these 28 ways to bring new life into an old sofa via remodelaholic.com #sofa #slipcovers #reupholster #couches #sofasA DIY Sofa Makeover | This Sorta Old Life

Next up, 16 ideas for painting, reupholstering and adding slipcovers to sofas. 

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Published: February 5, 2016Filed Under: Furniture Building Projects and Plans, Seating Tagged: Furniture, sofa, Sofas, Tips and Tricks, Top 25

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Comments

  1. Lisa says

    February 5, 2016 at 9:06 pm

    This method worked wonderfully for me. So grateful for your post!

    Reply
    • Cass says

      February 6, 2016 at 3:50 pm

      So glad to hear, Lisa! Thanks for the comment!

      Reply
  2. Lillian says

    February 8, 2016 at 2:34 pm

    I love all of these ideas! My favorite was probably the one with the button. I’m going to have to try that with my older couch.

    Reply
  3. Michelle catapang says

    April 8, 2020 at 3:40 am

    Great content! Will remodel my sofa soon.

    Reply

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