As the proud parent of a very energetic toddler, I can say there are a few things I will never own: 1) a white sofa 2) a fabric sofa 3) another chesterfield sofa (you would not believe what secrets those button tufts can hide). I know a lot of people have their little munchkins trained to eat in (gasp) the kitchen or dining areas, which is right and good since that’s where food should live. And it’s not that I am trying to raise a wild animal, it’s just that life happens. Well, that and I have a hard time standing over an 18 month old in the kitchen, watching him take his sweet time (like, at least an hour) futzing with four squares of PB&J.
On the other hand, could this be the solution to all my problems?
Are you guys sick of all the Belgian linen slipcovers yet? I have to say I kind of love the romance of it all. Of course, you could throw a burning pile of poop in the middle of this gorgeous room and it would still look fabulous. But would this super soft look work in a more casual space or just come off as sloppy?
I do generally prefer a more tailored look for a sofa. I’m all for comfort, but I’m also a little concerned that the super flowy white slipcovers look like Aunt Martha just closed up her Hamptons home for the winter.
Now this looks kidproof. Black covers, they never get dirty — the longer you use them the blacker they get.
I kind of always thought I wanted a white sofa, but I find this refreshingly different and super easy to pull off. Just think — that fabric could be anything. Something that matches jelly would be preferable.
Happy Monday, dudes. I have a craaaaaaaaaazy busy week coming up, but Ima do my best to shower you with blog love. Maybe even every inch of my love.
[Marie Claire Maison and MR Architecture]
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I’m down with white slipcovers as long as they’re not covering rolled-arm sofas.
I think you need a really tall ceiling, amazing cove molding, and Parisian wood floors to pull of the belgian linen slipcovers.
I like the look, but I could not live with white slipcovers as I do not relish the thought of daily washings. As for the loosey goosey drapey look, I think it only works well in that room. Like you said, a burning pile of poop, in that room, would still look fabulous.
P.S.- out of curiosity, how is Karly’s white sofa working out? By the way, how is Karly and the adorable babe?
Update please.
It still looks clean to me, but Eero isn’t mobile yet… I’m definitely watching and waiting to see how it works out. It certainly looks good.
They’re both doing great! Eero is handsome like his daddy and cool like his mommy — the perfect combo.
are those slipcovers or drop cloths? I prefer my slipcovers a bit more tailored. So #1 and #3 are bit to casual/college dorm sofa for my liking. Then again give me a herringbone wood floor and I’d be too happy to notice!
black is just as bad as white! Think of a little baby slobbering all over your black shirt. When it dries, its white and disgusting. And yes, those drape-y slipcovers would look like a hot mess is a regular home where people actually sit on the furniture. They look incredible in this shot though. In my house, they would be instant ghost costumes. Or tents. Or capes. They would never actually be on the sofa.
First of all, my brain is exploding so hard over each of these images I’ve lost track of the slipcover discussion.
But yes, the Euros pull that loose sheet slip look off swimmingly — I’ve seen it in situ in a few friends home and it can work.
The black idea is really ingenious, and when it fades, pouf, whip out the Rit dye and simply redo, er, re-dye.
But then again, Nero’s a closeted romantic, so I have no idea what I’m talking about.
Oh, and for the record, may as well give up on the kid sitting nicely in the kitchen. Try as I might to raise a young prince, my boy’s gone wild and woolly on me.
Alcira
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