How to Decorate Loveseats

Update your old loveseat by accessorizing.

Loveseats make practical additions to just about any room or garden spot. These versatile pieces of furniture are ideal for small spaces. They are typically easy to move and comfortably fit two people. Place two loveseats across from each other to create a more-formal, balanced look or set them at an angle to each other for a more casual conversation area. A traditional sofa pairs well with a loveseat, providing plenty of seating while saving space. Several decorating ideas offer the opportunity to turn your worn or outdated loveseat into dramatic focal point in your room's decor.

Instructions

1. Cover your loveseat with throw pillows in various sizes. These decorative cushions update a loveseat and pull together the colors of a room at the same time. Patterned pillows should pick up at least one color already in the room's decor.

2. Hire a professional upholsterer to re-cover your loveseat. These specialists can cover your loveseat using the most intricate of decorative treatments. You have a wide range of fabrics and decorative enhancements to choose from.

3. Slide a slipcover over the loveseat in a hue that complements the room's color scheme. These covers provide an excellent way to decorate if you are on a budget. Alternate slipcovers at the start of each season or during the holidays to incorporate variety into the overall look of the room.

4. Drape colorful throw blankets or quilts over the end of the loveseat. Make the loveseat a focal point in the room by selecting colors that pop, or stand out, against the loveseat fabric. Change the blankets or quilts during the Christmas holidays to enhance a festive mood and provide warmth for cold, winter evenings.

5. Spray paint your garden or solarium loveseat if it is made from wicker. Select a crisp, clean white paint and place floral-colored pillows on the loveseat for a bright, welcoming feel. Choose a dark-green paint and neutral-colored pillows if you want the loveseat to blend into the surrounding greenery.

Tips & Warnings

• Take paint samples that match room and furniture colors when shopping for cushions. This makes it easier to select the most appropriate pillow colors. Paint samples are available at any store where interior and exterior paints are sold.

References

• "Window Treatments and Slipcovers for Dummies"; Mark Montano and Carly Sommerstein; 2005
• Overstock; History of the Sofa: Loveseats; Emily Lloyd; 2011
• "Upholstering for Everyone"; Page Parker and Alice Fornia; 1976