I'm Ashamed of My Furniture

Finding a furnished apartment is great. That is until you realize that you don’t actually want to touch any of the furniture, particularly the upholstered parts. Who knows who’s been sitting in that chair or what’s been spilled on that couch. Plus, you may have scored an apartment like mine, with furniture that looks like it was lifted from the Murderville Motel.

For simple shapes, like an armless dining-set chair, a slip-cover can be a stylish and inexpensive solution. At stores like Target and Bed, Bath & Beyond, nice slipcovers can be picked up for under $30. But things get more complicated with more complex shaped or larger furniture. Finding an affordable cover for an armed chair or sofa can be difficult.

So instead of wasting hours trying to find a moderately priced slip-cover, only to bring it home and find that it doesn’t fit, consider using tapestries and even blankets to cover your unsightly furniture. It may sound kind of low-rent, but it actually gives you a lot of freedom to experiment with colors and patterns. Even better, if you shop around at small, local stores or vendors, they are generally going to be cheaper than any slip-cover.

And don’t stop with just your chairs. Consider using tapestries to cover ottomans, cheap plastic organizers, or even the tops of bureaus that are stained or scratched. Have fun, get creative and save some money!

For some fun ideas, check out these sites:
http://www.target.com/
http://www.simply70s.com/