Does this room need new sofas or just a better plan?
I’d love some help freshening up my living room in my small historic home. The heirloom chest/coffee table is the one piece that absolutely has to stay, but otherwise I’m open to ideas.
The current sofas are IKEA Ektorps. Structurally they’re still fine, but the slipcovers are looking tired. I can’t decide whether replacing the covers would be enough to refresh the room, or whether I should start over with entirely new seating.
I’m especially stuck on color. The rest of the house is Sherwin Williams Spare White with blue and gray accents, so I’ve considered:
- a bold teal slipcover for contrast
- sticking with something softer like gray
- or going in a completely different direction
The chair in the corner is definitely leaving — it’s uncomfortable and wastes space in a room where I’m trying to maximize seating.
Right now the living room feels like the least “finished” room in the house, and I’d love ideas for making it a showstopper. Thanks so much for any help!