How Do I Repair My Sofa: Repair Services or DIY?

Sofa covers add a lot of functional value to your sofa. They protect it from stains and dust; have many design choices; are easy to clean; and are much more affordable to purchase and maintain.

However, choosing a well-fitted sofa covers and maintaining their crisp, clean look can be a bit of a challenge.

In this article, you will learn how to choose sofa covers that suit your preference, and how you can keep their fresh look for years to come.

Step 1: Finding the Right Size

The first thing you need to do is to measure your sofa.  

Sofa covers are made for all kinds of upholstery: loveseats, L-shaped sofas, armchairs, stools, dining chairs, recliners and many more.

Hence, it is important to know what dimensions you are working with:

The Breath of Your Sofa Start from the bottom edge at the back of your sofa, then over your backrest and seat and stop at the bottom edge in front of your sofa. This will ensure that your whole sofa is covered.

The Length of Your Sofa This includes the outer bounds of your sofa’s armrests.

The moment you look at a chesterfield sofa, you know it has an antique history behind its creation; it is a relic of the past pluck that blends surprisingly well within our modern setting.

That’s why chesterfield sofas are so popular: they can adapt to the style and tone of various locations while retaining their own regal identity.

With this in mind, how can you make use of its heritage to style with a chesterfield sofa?

In this article, we will be looking at how chesterfield sofas have been used throughout the past few centuries and how we can use its stylistic flexibility to our advantage.

by KRISTEN PHANG

The L-shaped sofa was the best playset in our small, cramped apartment.

When we were younger, my sister and I would climb onto the L-shaped sofa and imagined it as a castle, a pirate ship or a trailer. Despite the couch’s bulky size, we had ample space in the 12m² living room to play – until we got scolded by our mother for running around. 

One of the biggest concerns about buying an L-shaped sofa is whether there is enough space for such a large piece of furniture.

But the truth is: L-shaped sofas can fit in any space. They can be feature sections in wide-open living rooms, ideal social settings in small minimalist apartments and areas of relaxation in your garden.

It’s not a question of whether or not the sofa will fit; it’s a question of how.

By following these three easy steps, you will soon find yourself lounging in the living room with your own L-shaped sofa.