Just over a year ago, I was questioning if I would ever finish reupholstering our thrifted couch. I had many, many “what did I get myself into” moments since I had never upholstered anything before, let alone changing the shape of a couch.
Well I finally finished and a year later I still love our couch. I wanted to give an update on how the couch is a year later and what I wish I would’ve done differently.
The reason we bought this couch was the depth. We have been so spoiled that I don’t think I can go back to a “normal” size couch again. Jordan and I have spent many nights sleeping side by side on this couch – it doubles as a second bed! It is the perfect lay down and watch a movie, curl up and read a book, and sip your morning tea couch. I think guests are a little perplexed by the couch when they first sit down, not realizing it is so deep. I like to think we are a “kick off your shoes and cozy up on the couch” house, so this is not a couch for sitting. It’s true calling is for lounging, and we like it that way!
^yep, a dog chewed up our coffee table…we are in need of a replacement! ha!
Now, what would I change? One word: cushions. I will be the first to tell you I am not great at making cushions (yet!). These are not professional cushions and I think what really threw me off was when I changed the shape of the couch that also meant I needed to change the scale of the cushions. In the future I plan on re-stuffing them for more fluff! But I haven’t once thought they were uncomfortable…maybe I’m biased 😉
Would I do it again? If you were to ask me right after I finished the answer would be a hard no. But now that I’ve had time to rest from reupholstery, I would like to do it again so I can continue learning! I also think it would be fun to build a couch from scratch..maybe one day!
With all of that said, I am so happy I dove into this project, even when a beautiful new couch catches my eye, I still go back to the fact we have a great, deep, comfortable, couch as it is. If you have an upholstery project on your list, I challenge you to try it out!