Whether you
bought it brand new from a furniture showroom or got it for free when your
neighbor moved across the country, your sofa has been with you through thick
and thin not to mention through a whole lot of naps. That’s why it can be painful to consider the
fact that one day you will need to replace it.
We’re here to help you decide if that day is today.
Is the upholstery dingy or stained?
Depending on
how long you have had your sofa and where it is situated in your home, the
upholstery on it may become dingy or worn before it is time to replace it. This can especially be true if it sees a lot
of direct sunlight. As far as stains go,
if you have pets or small children, a few stains on any sofa are
inevitable. Before investing in a new
sofa, consider having your current sofa reupholstered which may be considerable
cheaper and find you with a sofa that looks as good as new.
Is it sagging or lumpy?
The question
of if it is time to replace a sofa becomes more complicated if the structure of
the sofa has been compromised. If your
sofa is sagging in the middle or if it has become uncomfortably lumpy, it may
be time to invest in a new sofa. After
all, an uncomfortable sofa isn’t doing its job.
Would a slipcover help?
The case may
be that you are just sick of looking at your sofa, even if it is in perfectly
fine condition. If this is the case, you
may want to consider investing in or, if you’re a bit crafty, making your own
slipcover. This can breathe new life
into a tired sofa. Slipcovers are
available from many furniture and department stores for very reasonable
prices. A slipcover could be a cure for
your sick of my sofa blues.
What about some new pillows?
New pillows
are another way to spruce up an old sofa without going to the trouble and
expense of completely replacing it. A
new pop of color (and an easy way to camouflage that wine stain) may make a
once sad old sofa cheerful and welcoming once again.
Can you afford it?
Of course,
there may be no way around it. It may be
time to replace your sofa. But instead
of worrying about whether or not you can afford it, start looking at what is
available because the fact is that many stores have affordable options that you
may not even think possible. You can
replace an old sofa and still stay within your budget, it may just take a
little more patience and shopping around at the right stores.
Good luck
with all your sofa endeavors. Everyone
deserves a comfortable place to nap.
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