Make Over

Here is a piece I have had for 6 years.  Another one of those where my mom said "you will have this forever."  And I know I will, the ottoman opens for storage and the sofa pulls out into a twin bed.  It has come in very handy over the years. You know it's just like clothes.  You have to have the basics!
I just gave it a little face lift last year.  I found a great upholsterer here in Atl.  Changed the whole look of my room and I was able to get a bright colored rug and different lamps.  It really made a difference in the feel of the room.   It went from dark and "I have been around a while" to bright, new, fresh, cozy.
Tip: we cannot always run out and re-cover things at the drop of a hat, so other ways to change the feel of the room are to add pillows (as you can see here), add a throw, change up your accessories.  You will be surprised how a little switching up can make a big difference.

So I thought I would share a pic of the love seat and ottoman I grew up with.  My mom still has it! 15 years and counting! Can't beat a basic! 

 Before pic of my love seat.  Dark olive green stripes. This was on moving day :-)

Ta-Da!

Now it is kelly green Nairobi (small leaopard print).