So, what makes it so ugly? Well, clearly the pattern is old and dated. I'm sure it was fantastic during it's prime. Also, notice that it's white? Well, it should be white, I know, it's pretty dirty. We used to have a 90 pound black lab that would jump on the couch - especially when the couch was in front of the front window because then he could see (and bark at) his squirrel friends. Add in a few kids and well, the couch is now stained and even torn (part dog, part kids). But there are parts that are worn through (like on the arms) that clearly were not caused by kids or dogs, but rather, probably just age of the material. We try to position the torn cushions upside down so that it doesn't look totally hideous, but if the kids put it back together (because the love tearing it all apart), you never know what you'll walk into.
Here it is.
The torn arm.
Notice the marker here?
And the many tears....
It might be the last time anyone sees the ugliness though, since I bought some fabric yesterday for a slipcover. I'll be slipcovering the main part of the couch and also making individual cushions. Everything will be removable, because, as most of my momma friends can attest to, kids make messes. ;)
2 comments:
I hope you are not too late for the couch contest - this looks like a pretty good entry. I think we may have the same end tables as you do from the peek I get in the photo. Good luck!
That sounds like a great idea. I have slipcovers on my couch and loveseat but they aren't custom made. Because of our dogs we won't get a new couch. Mom
Post a Comment