best slipcovered sofa that won't break the bank?
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Comments (29)blue lyme grass! Blimey, that's brave. I grew this in my gravel beds for a year or so but then bottled out on realising I was actually growing a turbo-charged couch-grass. I did swap over to the (better behaved) leymus magellanica,,,,, but this was deeply unhappy and vanished quicksmart....but not before seeding everywhere). I first read about the leymus arenarius in one of Christopher Lloyd books and rushed out to buy....but then later read that he (Lloyd) employed his youthful gardener to dig it up annually, chopping into the ferocious rhizomes and replanting....which obviously, I did NOT do, only to freak out in season 2 when the clump tripled in size. The leymus magellanicus was a heartbreakingly lush powder blue (never attained with any number of heliotrichums or festucas).......so I may have to make another attempt and maybe protect a little better from winter wet. I have been sowing your seeds (the zephyranthes reminded me), especially the penstemons and callirhoes. I have a (tiny) packet ready to send your way....See MoreSlipcover sofas maintenance and brands
Comments (12)I was looking for a few things when we bought. I needed: a solid frame construction, down wrapped cushions, a good selection of fabrics in natural materials and I really wanted the English arm style in a deep sofa. We went with a linen fabric. The store we bought from had a few of the slipped sofas in different fabrics and I could see that some worked better than others with slips. I didn't want piping for looks, but read that it really helped with wear to have it, so went with it and I think it makes it look tidier and more fitted (I like the sloppy slipped look). Lee has different options of seating depending if you want soft or firm. Make sure you get someone who can tell you what is possible as they have many options in everything. The first salesperson I got was not as knowledgable and then the next time I went in I spoke to someone who was able to tell me more and I was able to get very specific details that I thought would be custom, but weren't....See MoreSofas - Slipcover and leather questions
Comments (6)MSince I don't have either Ballard or JCP furniture, it is difficult to tell you how they stand up. I measured my furniture and took a chance with their slipcovers. Is your furniture still decent regarding cushions? If not, there are still some inexpensive couches you could try out at stores and consider adding the slipcovers. I've been known to buy bed pillows close to the right size for refurbishing, adding on top of existing foam. Enjoy the softness of feather cushions on seating. I love my slipcovers and have washed them repeatably. They are more of a heavy denim. Spot cleaning is easy too. Watch for sales. Both companies seem to go up and down on prices. I've lost on waiting though, a couple of covers were discontinued. You can also find them on ebay. The only thing with ebay is sometimes the cost of shipping adds up more than buying directly. Remembering back when kids were small, slipcovers would have saved my investments. Now it is animals....See MoreRental decorating without breaking the bank
Comments (49)Here are some links to possible drapes/curtains you may like: https://www.amazon.com/Comforhome-velvet-window-curtain-Pocket/dp/B01E4ZW3PQ/ref=sr_1_30_sspa?keywords=solid+dark+green+drapes&qid=1579562776&s=home-garden&sr=1-30-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUExSVdRSDE3VkdMMTJEJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwNTAyMDg1MVc5RkVQRjZJQUlJRiZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDI0NzE0MjZGRjhQVzUyWU9VTyZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= https://www.amazon.com/Comforhome-Velvet-Window-Curtain-Grommets/dp/B01E4ZW4JG/ref=sr_1_28_sspa?keywords=solid+dark+green+drapes&qid=1579562844&s=home-garden&sr=1-28-spons&psc=1&spLa=ZW5jcnlwdGVkUXVhbGlmaWVyPUEyNVNFV0pKME5UT0VFJmVuY3J5cHRlZElkPUEwMzE5ODkzMVMyVkNJUTc3Vk5POCZlbmNyeXB0ZWRBZElkPUEwMDA0ODgxMzgxUzNINDYyOUhNSCZ3aWRnZXROYW1lPXNwX2J0ZiZhY3Rpb249Y2xpY2tSZWRpcmVjdCZkb05vdExvZ0NsaWNrPXRydWU= https://www.amazon.com/KEQIAOSUOCAI-Blackout-Curtains-Darkening-Insulated/dp/B078JS2K24/ref=sxbs_sxwds-stvp?cv_ct_cx=solid+dark+green+drapes&keywords=solid+dark+green+drapes&pd_rd_i=B078JS2K24&pd_rd_r=44e2a4fc-f981-4340-b023-e7c34a0c69c9&pd_rd_w=hYxgX&pd_rd_wg=Tv3Ki&pf_rd_p=a6d018ad-f20b-46c9-8920-433972c7d9b7&pf_rd_r=SCCATHW2821NMWMWP9GC&psc=1&qid=1579562844&s=home-garden&sr=1-2-dd5817a1-1ba7-46c2-8996-f96e7b0f409c...See Moremaremelb
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