I loved this home in the June issue of Better Homes & Gardens, but especially the pattern on this living room sofa:
The owner recovered her couch in this small chevron print, and it has me thinking about possibly doing the same to ours—a $150 Craigslist find that I’ve had for 5+ years. Plus, there are a couple of short people in our house who decided to add a little artwork with ink pens to one of our cushions. . . (And, that’s why I buy Craigslist couches.)
Carolina Lima Photography
I like the idea of pairing larger patterns on the pillows with a smaller pattern on the sofa:
It reminds me of this fabric—which would be super affordable if you need several yards for reupholstering. (I blogged about more affordable fabric finds here.)
What do you think about a small pattern on a sofa?
I too loved that room (especially the couch!) in BHG. I think you should do it!
I love that idea, really when I see that pattern I don’t so much see a pattern but adding some texture to the room if that makes sense!? I think it would work out great in your house!!
I totally agree that out adds texture, which I am a really big fan of.
Emily, I love this look! I am curious as to how many yards of fabric you are estimating to cover a sofa like yours?
I’m not even there in the process yet :) But, I’ll let you know when/if it happens. Here’s a chart that might help:
https://www.pinterest.com/pin/88594317640492632/
I like that idea and did that once when my kids were really young. But when they unloaded the sofa upon delivery I saw it from a distance and said, “Oh my goodness, I’ve bought a white sofa!” Though it had a small print, it read really light and did show wear and often looked dingy despite my cleaning it. So, my take is to only do it on a darker background for practicality’s sake. Otherwise a good idea as the solid sofa is smart but can get boring. :)
I like this idea because it reads as a solid from a distance. I have a print couch that I am so tired of. I enjoyed it for awhile but I can’t change pillows except for solids and it tends to dictate the colors of the room as a whole. The small print does add texture as well. Good idea.
Love that coral-colored one! I’m enjoying seeing your pins. I followed your Pinterest boards, but I seldom take the time to study Pinterest lately. Love seeing your “highlight reel!”
I like the idea since a small pattern reads almost solid from a distance but is more interesting up close! Share an after if you do it!
BTW I got two pottery barn couches for a steal off craigslist and lucky for us they have the upgraded resistant fabric, our kids have done everything they can to destroy them and everything wipes right off! Now I want everything upholstered with it. Worth the money if you are ever shopping for a new couch!
I just chose a small grey & white chevron (like the blue one pictured) for our new sofa–(freaked out for a minute & 2nd guessed myself after it was done)but realized that when its that small it still looks like a neutral and just brings texture into the room. The salesperson thanked me for not choosing beige like everyone else ;)
I love that idea and the coral example!
Love the small print texture with the large scale print pillows! who do you use locally for upholstery? My guy recently shut down and I have ugly chairs that are in desperate need of help!
I’m actually “in between” upholsterers… Do you follow Dwell by Cheryl? I know she uses someone locally that she really likes, but I can’t remember the name right now…
That is such a great idea! My mum actually has a sofa covered in a really small chevron pattern and because of the patterns size it has this timeless look about it!
I think a small print on your sofa would be game changing! Love this idea.
Yes….you must do it! Love a small chevron print like that. Figuring out the color is the hard part to me:)
I think small prints on something that gets loved as much as a sofa is a great idea. It reads more like a texture and will disguise wear better than a solid.
A small patterend sofa sounds great! It would add character and has the potential to refresh the whole room, especially if you’re going for bold cushions.