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sofa shape change

3 years ago

ive had this sofa for Many years and would like to update it keeping the fringe.i am attatching my sofa's photos and some other photos of similar sofas. i would like to ask if it would be possible to change this sofa to look like any of them. thank you

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Sonia
3 years ago
You could change the small cushions to add more colour and drama. A couple of the sofas are very similar to yours, but they have added lots of accessories to bring the rooms together.
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Ellen Utley Interiors
3 years ago
Good morning Ayesha,

Fabulous, I love the idea of refreshing this piece of furniture. New plump cushions (interior designers always tend to use feather innards) will really make it look like new once reupholstered.

Many thanks,

Sophie

Interior Designer

Ellen Utley Interiors
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