How to Update a Sofa Without Spending a Lot of Money

With the expenses that come with maintaining a home, whether it be the mortgage payment or rent, any idea that can make a home beautiful without spending lots of money is an idea worth trying. A sofa is one of the big ticket items to spend on a home. If you have a sofa that still works but is just in need of an update, try these ideas to give your tired sofa a little boost.

Assorted throw pillows
Pillow cases bought from discount or thrift shops
Throw
Slip covers
Fabric paint
Fabric paint brush and stamp
Fringe and fabric piping
Iron-on transfers

Instructions

- 1
  
  Add assorted throw pillows in different colors to add splashes of color to your plain looking sofa.
- 2
  
  Update an old sofa pillow by using pillow covers purchased from a thrift shop or discount stores.
- 3
  Drape a velvet throw in color that matches the pillows and your sofa to add drama.
- 4
  Buy and slip on a slip cover on your sofa. Change it with the season. This is cheaper than buying a new sofa.
- 5
  Use fabric paint to add decorations to your throw pillows or sofa. Use brushes or stamps to decorate in different images. Use iron-on transfers from craft stores. They come in different designs you can use to match your decor.
- 6
  Add fringes, beads, decorative tacks or fabric piping to your sofa by putting them along the outline and bottom part of sofa.

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