That’s what took us so dang long. I couldn’t make up my mind. I like the lines of the Karlstad, but I would want to switch out the legs. This simple set is $36, and Pretty Pegs has fun options from $68-144, depending on the style. Or the legs could be covered completely by a Bemz slipcover with a full skirt, which I like the look of. Then there was the Kivik. Similar in shape to the Karlstad, but with wide, padded arms. I actually like the width of the arms with the sofa is made longer with a chaise attachment, but I wasn’t crazy about them on the regular length version. The cushions are a little nicer than the Karlstad’s though (they have a top layer of memory foam), and I was sold on the arms as an additional spot to sit. Not all the time of course, but if we had a lot of people, a kid (or adult) could easily perch on the armrest as another seat. Plus when I asked about the Kivik on Twitter, someone said that it was an excellent napping couch. We went out to IKEA last night to test the two side by side, and come home with our new Kivik.
We had to open the box in the loading zone and fit everything in the car piece by piece, but we managed to do it (just barely). Brandon and I assembled it while the kids were asleep, and when Eleanor saw it in place this morning, she was impressed. “We BUILT it,” she exclaimed, accompanied by big eyes and a little circle mouth. (Um, we bolted a few pieces together and put a slipcover on. She and August then dove from each of the arms onto the cushions, taking turns so as not to bash their heads together. Everyone loves the new couch! And we got it up to the second floor! I kinda want to go take a nap on it. You know, to fully test it out and all.Show All ItemsWhen I moved house I didn't have any furniture. So my mom gave me some sofa with the condition that I need to get slip covers for it as the fabric was ruined. I checked around for people to sew slip covers. The prices were absurd! Some quoted so much that it would be better to buy another sofa! Okay, So my sofa was 11 pieces.
Still I didn't want to fork out so much. I would feel so guilty!Hence I tried my research into sofa slip covers. This was my first trial. I was quite happy how it turned out! So it gave me the confidence to try a bigger project :-).All you need for this project is some basic sewing skills, the willingness to try and go through it with confidence and when you get stuck to try again :-PBasically all chairs have the same rules irrespective of their shapes, so I picked the most difficult which has everything you need to know included in it for this tutorial :-D Step 1: MaterialsShow All ItemsFabric of you choice- For beginners it's always better to go with plain or printed fabric which has no direction. Fabric with lines or patterns will be a lot of waste as you have to align the lines to give a nice neat finish. As this is going to get a lot of use it's best to go with fabric which can take the rough handling and a lot of washing. I used 100% cotton handloom fabric.Cotton Cord - For piping.
Single Foot/ Zipper Foot - This is a must have for sewing the cords and also for sewing the panels which require the cords. The foot helps to sew right at the edge.Eyelets- optional.sewing machine and basic sewing skills.« PreviousNext »View All Steps DownloadAbove, you see the selection of IKEA sofas and chairs for which we offer custom made slipcovers. The sofa is an essential part of any room. The perfect sofa should feel warm and be inviting. Whether you are relaxing after a long day of work, having a family movie night, snuggling with a loved one, entertaining friends, or watching a soccer game, your sofa should be a place where you can feel at home. In addition to comfort, a sofa should be aesthetically pleasing. The Ikea sofa is usually one of the central objects in a room and should contribute to its ambience or make a statement. With such a wide selection of sofas, including the sofa bed or sleeper sofa, Ikea has many options to meet your needs. Perhaps, you are looking to go the extra mile in customizing your Ikea sofa?
Or maybe, it is simply time for a change? Maybe you have seen too many of the same models of Ikea sofas in your friends’ apartments? Or did your friend spill a glass of red wine on your Ikea chair? Regardless of the reason, there is no need to buy a new sofa when you can purchase a slipcover for much cheaper! Sofa covers are the easiest and fastest way to inspire a new look and give your room a different feel. We offer a wide selection of sofa and chair slipcovers, which are customized to fit your Ikea sofa or chair. Looking for a classic feel? Try one of our many classic fabrics, which feature a timeless design. Looking to add a romantic touch to your sofa? Try one of our soft and warm Chenille fabrics, which is available in eight different styles. We offer custom made slipcovers for every taste and for a variety of Ikea sofa and chair models.Want a spot to rest your feet without splurging on a budget-breaking buy? This DIY pouf from Kristi Murphy upgrades an IKEA footstool to create this geometric, black-and-white pouf.