When your couch cushions start to sag, it doesn’t mean it’s time to toss it! You can easily make those sagging cushions look like new with this easy and cheap trick!

For this project, you will need:

– A large piece of foam

– Polyester fiberfill

The first step is to take off all the cushions and place the piece of foam on the couch.

Next, cut open the back of your cushions along the seam. Fill them with fiberfill until they have fluffed back up. Sew the opening closed by hand or with a sewing machine.

There you have it! Your couch will look brand new, just like out of the shop! This is perfect for those who can’t afford a new couch, and want a quick fix on the cheap. Check out these before and after photos!

Photos: Marigold Mom.

Changing your decor doesn’t have to drain your bank account! If you’d like a new look for your couch, try a slipcover. They’re budget-friendly, washable, and you can change them with the seasons. Take a look at our guide to choosing the right slipcover for your couch!

1. What Kind of Slipcover do You Want?

Custom slipcovers are great if your furniture has non-linear shapes, or if you want a fitted look. The measurements are done by a professional, who also orders the fabric. This saves you time and hassle, but it can be on the pricey side. Ready-made slipcovers are a good idea if you want a low-cost option. They protect your couch from dirt and spills and come in standard sizes. You can adjust the size with ties or straps.

2. Pick a Material

Pick a fabric that is durable and can be washed in your washing machine. Look for a sturdy and smooth weave rather than snag-prone materials like silk. Cotton and cotton-polyester blends are a good choice and they wash well. Polyester microfibres and some faux suedes are great if you want a fabric in which spills can be wiped right off.

3. Create a Budget

Custom slipcovers can be pricey, and ready-made slipcovers are extremely affordable. Prices will vary, and a custom slipcover can cost at least $600, and a ready-made slipcover can cost as little as $50. Pick a price range that woks for you.

Photos: The Handmade Home, SX 1000.biz, Annabellea, Design Manifest.

There are certain rules everyone seems to follow when decorating their home. These rules are never questioned, and people don’t feel comfortable doing things out of the ordinary because of these so-called rules. Most of the things you hear about decorating are guaranteed myths, and we’re here to tell you that you don’t have to follow along! Take a look at our top 7 decorating myths, and think outside the box!

1. Sofas Always Go Against a Wall

This has got to be the most bogus rule we’ve ever heard! You can put the sofa wherever you like! You don’t have to push it against a wall, put it where you think it will look good! Putting the sofa against the wall does give you a lot of floor space, but it also changes the flow and feel of a room if you angle it in a corner instead.

2. Low Light Hides Dirt

If the lighting in your room is dim, this can actually make the room look dirtier. If your furniture and decor is worn and old, and you don’t have much money to spend to replace it, try investing in more lights. A bright room looks newer and cleaner.

3. All Ceilings Must Be White

People usually paint their ceilings white because it opens up the room and adds more light. The lightest color in a room will always draw the eye. So, if your ceiling is bright white, it will draw people’s attention upwards. If your ceiling is darker in color, eyes will be drawn to other areas of the room.

4. Small Rooms Need Small Furniture

Having a few large pieces in a small room instead of many smaller pieces of furniture can be more efficient. A love seat and a chair with thin arms and backs can seat more people than two chairs in less space. Adding a day bed gives more sitting space, and it has storage underneath. The key is to minimize the amount of clutter in a small space.

5. Pick Rugs Last

The rug is always the base of your room design. Designers always pick the area rug first to define the palette of colors for the room. Basically, the area rug needs to tie the other colors of the room together. Buying the rug last makes it more difficult to find one that matches all your other furniture. Pick a rug first and build the rest of your room around that.

6. White Rooms Look Bigger

When people’s eyes move across a space, their eyes go from dark to light. Uniformity in color keeps your eyes steady. Walls that have different colors make your eye move between them to differentiate the distance between the walls. Basically, uniformity is the key that gives rooms a bigger feel.

7. In Decorating, There are Rules That Need to be Followed

Actually, professional decorators break rules all the time. Have fun, and be creative when decorating your home. Always remember that you’re never breaking any rules, only starting new trends.

Photos: West Wing, LPC Furniture, The Budget Decorator, Vissbiz.

Give your couch the makeover you’ve always wanted by following our 5 tips!

1. Drop Cloth

Get the biggest drop cloth you can find and lay it over your couch, estimating where you need to cut it. Make sure to leave extra for when you tuck and fold the cloth into the crevices of the couch. The amount of fabric you have is the key to it not moving or slipping. When you’re finished, add a few decorative pillows for a final touch.

2. No-Sew Pillows

Change up your pillows without sewing! Lay a pillow flat over a piece of fabric larger than your pillow. Simply fold the fabric over the pillow and make a knot! Tutorial here.

3. Blanket

Using a large, thin blanket, simply drape it over your couch and tuck it in the crevices. Try one with fringe for a unique look.

4. Couch Legs

You can change the legs of your couch for a new look, or paint the existing ones to freshen them up.

5. Paint

If you’re brave enough, you can paint your couch! Simply buy fabric medium and mix it with the acrylic paint of your choice. Tutorial here.

Photos: Pottery Barn, Aliexpress, Fabric Bliss, Organize Your Stuff Now, Another Big Bite.