We recently aquired some new couches thanks to Craigslist, Ikea Karlstad collection (when I say it like that it makes them sound fancy-ish) These couches were chosen specifically for the fact that they have interchangeable/washable slipcovers, which sounds as sexy as a minivan. Practicality is essential at this point in our lives with two kids, a dog, and lets face it, a mom who might have a proclivity for eating chips and salsa on the couch during Project Runway marathons. But, fortunately, the nice Swedes over at Ikea have married practicality with good design in the Karsltad, which is exactly what the good people at Ikea seem to be known for. This is what we are going for:
Isunda grey being the color we liked the best, and this configuration of sofa + semi-sectional would be the best fit for our living room
Craigslist, being what it is, didn't deliver exactly what we were looking for, but came pretty close. Here is what we are working with:
Also, to my surprise and delight, just found out about Bemz. It's Ikea hackers for people who don't want their shit to look homemade. They expand your slipcover options almost into infinity. I am currently coveting these in varying degrees:
