The Boring White Couch Experiment

Let's talk couches. I love the look of a crisp, clean, white couch. It anchors a room and brightens it all at once. But, when the time comes and you lose your patience with your living room's look, how can you spruce it up without busting your budget? With couches running upwards of $2000, you certainly don't want to replace it on a whim! So what can you do? This got me thinking, and before I knew it I was on my way to IKEA for a field trip and experiment.

THE CONTROL: Boring white couch. Only $699 at IKEA!

THE VARIABLES: Pillows and blankets galore! All under $39.99/piece

THE HYPOTHESIS: For a few measly bucks, we can brighten up our living rooms and our lives. Bold splashes of color will be our keys to success!

THE RESULTS:

Fabliss Couch #1 - Black and white with a pop of color and LOTS of texture on the pillows. Pairing houndstooth pillows with a polka-dot blanket gives it a daring sense of mismatched chic.

Fabliss Couch #2 - A cozy, less formal option with a blanket that screams "warmth and comfort!" Pull colors from the blanket to go wild with variety in tone and texture. A mini-bolster breaks up the monotony of square and rectangular pillows.

Fabliss Couch #3 - This look infuses on a bit more color and pizazz by using bright, patterned pillows and a deep blue blanket. With the over sized gray pillow, you have many comfy naps ahead of you. A textured white zebra in the middle of the couch breaks up the midnight blue.

THE CONCLUSION: Our hypothesis is confirmed. Using color and pattern yielded big changes without the big budget. With all items purchased at IKEA, you can bet these accessories are a great deal and won't leave you pinching pennies. Dare to mismatch prints to get a bold look. Your boring neutral couch will be turned upside down!

So there we have it. A little mini-experiment at IKEA that yielded big results. The next time you get down in the dumps about your boring, neutral couch, go crazy with accessories! Save a few bucks and brighten up your life!