How to Decorate a Love Seat in the Bedroom
A love seat, which is a couch made for two, is a comfortable addition to your bedroom. Decorate the seat to coordinate with the space. A well-decorated love seat can pull the entire bedroom style together. Place the love seat at the foot of a king size bed, or use it to fill in an empty corner. Transform a master bedroom into a suite by setting up a cozy reading, writing or movie-watching space. Does this Spark an idea?
Things You'll Need
- Love seat
- Slipcover
- Throw pillows
- Throw blanket
- Coordinating furniture, such as a lamp
Instructions
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Update a stained or worn love seat with a slipcover. Choose a cover featuring a fabric and design that blends with the overall bedroom style. If the room has a relaxed beach theme, buy a cotton slipcover in a ocean-inspired shade. Make sure that the slipcover fits snugly and doesn't clash with the bedspread or comforter.
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Decorate the love seat with coordinating throw pillows. Add color to a neutral-hued love seat with vibrant yellow, coral or leaf green pillows. Create a cohesive look with patterned pillows; for instance, choose pillows with seashell, starfish and seahorse designs for a beach or island-themed space. Enhance a garden-themed room with delicate, petal-shaped pillows.
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Add warmth to the love seat with a throw blanket, which you can wrap around yourself while reading or watching television. Buy a soft blanket in a color that coordinates with the pillows. Throw blanket materials include woven cotton, chenille, fleece, wool and splurge-worthy cashmere, among others.
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Create a useful space around the love seat using coordinating furniture pieces. If the love seat is located in a corner, set up a reading nook with a lamp and a bookcase. Choose a standing lamp with a table to hold drinks and snacks. If space is an issue, hang wall sconces to add soft lighting.
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References
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