Ever since I started following “Travel and Living,” subscribing to IKEA and watching interior design shows on television, I have developed an attention to detail for my home décor. Most visitors don’t go beyond the living room, so I’ve really focused a lot of my attention there. Couches, coffee tables, lamps, and art pieces form a large part of the décor there and I am bent on keeping my couches looking new. If you’re worried that your standard upholstery stain remover won’t keep your couch clean for years to come, then read on for another great idea.

Sectional slipcovers are perfect for anyone who wants to keep their sofa set looking as good as new. In fact, an extra set of slipcovers gives your couch or furniture a brand new appearance that you could save to use only when guests are on the way. Choose a slipcover that goes well with the rest of the room, and is made of a good (non-scratchy) fabric. I often pick slipcovers that are handmade, which makes the couch look unique. Once your current cover has too many stains, or starts to fray, switch it for a new one and you’ll feel like you’ve got a whole new couch!

If you are planning to change your sofa cover then go for a cover that is bright. Bright colors bring an air of joy and happiness to the room. A bright color is perfect if your living room has white walls with nothing on them, because your couch will be a bold splash of color against a relatively blank background. The right sofa cover can transform the entire look of your place. It’s a great way to keep surprising your guests and also keep your couches looking new.

Home décor requires patience and some peaceful thinking. I suggest you to sit down, take note of your room, its dimensions and current decorations, and then come up with the most reasonable idea to light up your living room.

Guest Blogger: Nisha