Bob calls our latest thrift store find, "Eight and a half feet of glory!"
What would you call it?
Cost: $50
Cost to clean: ? (looking into options)
It's dusty. But not terrible. And it doesn't smell, which is good. It's in decent shape for the most part. I know people get freaked out about thrift and consignment store sofas... and I'll admit, I was a bit freaked out by this one. Then Bob reminded me about all the hand-me-down sofas I had in college. This one definitely reminds me of the golden velour sofa we had at 14th and Euclid my sophomore year. (Don't you think, Anne & Brooke?)
Anyway, our new sofa is definitely comfortable and we're really just happy to have a couch.
I've been perusing the archives on Apartment Therapy to find some tips on how to revitalize an old sofa. I definitely do not have it in me to sew my own slipcover. And nice slipcovers are pretty pricey. So I think we might just leave it as is. In all its floral glory.
Unless anyone has any better ideas. Also, any tips for cleaning? I was going to use Febreze and wash it with a frothy mixture of water and soap. I read somewhere that placing a tray filled with white vinegar under the sofa will eliminate any smells (might just do this to be safe.)
Please share your ideas and tips in the comments!
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11 Comments
Joe the Cop said:
We used to use a big canvass painter's dropcloth that we bought at a paint supply store. That might work.
Stephanie Walker said:
Well, we do have a canvass dropcloth but we use it for painting. It has paint all over it. Maybe I'll throw it on the couch and take a picture. But I have to say that I'm actually getting used to the retro floral print. (yikes)
LeeS773 said:
Buy a rugid fabric you like and a staple gun.
Remove the cushions.
Staple fabric across the front at the edge of where the old fabric ends. Wrap fabric to underside of couch. Flip couch. Pull fabric tight and staple in place.
Repeat for arms and back. Get creative in wrapping before you staple tricky areas.
Staple into something hard.
If feeling really ambitious. Remove the old fabric. Febreeze the stuffing and staple new fabric in place.
Beg a friend to sew new cushion covers and stuff with new stuffing.
Stephanie Walker said:
We almost bought a staple gun from the ACE Hardware 50% off sale. That would have come in handy for your suggestion.
bluepacifica said:
White vinegar. It works on everything. Now, it would depend on where you got it. If it came from Castaways, then cleaning shouldn't be too severe. IF it came from the other place up on Roche Harbor Rd., then I'd go to Plan B. Check to see if the sofa cushions are zippered. If they are, they could be washed in cold water and Woolite. Lay flat to dry. Getting new stuffing, etc. could be tricky since we don't have those types of stores here. You'd have to go off island and we remember how well that went last time! The upholstery attachment on my carpet shampooer isn't working so that could create a problem. Although, it still has suction, it just won't spray. You could spray with another bottle of stuff so it's not a waste. Let me know.
Diana Durkes said:
In the early days of Trading Spaces, they would paint entire pieces of furniture.
robpatrob said:
Sunshine itself works wonders - if you have a sunny day lug it out - we have a blanket on the sofa where the dogs sleep - as a temp measure you might find a blanket that you really like - like the drop cloth idea too
The vinegar tip is a good one - all spring cleaning used to be done with it
Looks like a perfect napping sofa too - for $50 you have done well
robpatrob said:
And if Rob has annoyed you - his new bed!
candresc said:
I read all the time and have only commented once, but now I have to ask: Does this mean you went to Boulder?
Stephanie Walker said:
Yes! I did go to Boulder. Ah, the 14th & Euclid reference explains it all. We also had a ratty old sofa that was stolen off our front porch. We were so sad because we loved that sofa (so much that I wrote a poem about it.)
Did you go to Boulder?
candresc said:
I'm a grad student at Boulder's School of Ed right now actually, and I park near 14th & Euclid all the time!
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