I got a grubby secondhand sofa that was ripped & stained – then transformed it into a £1.6k dupe using a £12.95 buy
A SAVVY woman has shared how she transformed her secondhand couch.
The woman took to social media to show off the DIY task she set herself – which bumped her sofa to looking like a designer dupe.
She said: “POV: when you want a lush sofa but only have secondhand to work with.”
In the clip, she showed off the rather basic grey sofa which had pleats all down the body of the sofa and cushions.
The pleated helped give the otherwise boring sofa a bit of character.
But because the sofa had no legs – it looked super cheap, that’s when she had an idea.
Instead of forking out thousands on a trendy sofa, she decided to upcycle the pre-loved seat.
“This sofa was picked up from a warehouse sale, it was badly damaged at the back, ripped underneath and had a few dark paint spills on the side,” she explained.
“BUT, as I always say you have to see the potential in these pieces and with a little TLC she’s now looking a lot more ICONIC!”
To start, she sprayed the fabric with water to make it damp all over before going in with an upholstery paint in the colour Olive.
Using a regular paint brush she gave the entire sofa a layer of the paint and left it to dry.
Once done, she got to work on covering the ripped up bottom of the sofa with a sheet of black fabric and a staple gun.
Next, to add the final touch of luxury she added black globe legs to the chair from Pretty Pegs.
By the end, her sofa looked brand new and very similar to Swoon’s Willem seater which retails for £1,699.
And the woman, who goes by @formandbalance on TikTok did it with a £19.95 buy from Fabri-coat who specialises in fabric paints.
she also revealed that the sofa was holding up well and none of the paint had flaked off or faded.
People were blown away by her clever DIY skills, one person wrote: “I LOVE IT! I have 2 second hand chairs I want to paint.”
10 DIY hacks for under £1 each
These simple and affordable DIY hacks can help you get creative while saving money
Homemade Air Freshener:
Mix baking soda with a few drops of your favorite essential oil. Place it in a small jar with a perforated lid to keep your home smelling fresh.
Upcycled Tin Can Planters:
Clean and paint empty tin cans to use as stylish planters for herbs or small plants.
Custom Phone Stand:
Use a sturdy piece of cardboard or an old plastic credit card to create a custom phone stand. Decorate it with washi tape or paint.
DIY Lip Scrub:
Combine sugar and a bit of honey or coconut oil to make a natural lip scrub. Store in a small container.
Personalised Bookmarks:
Use old greeting cards or decorative paper to create unique bookmarks. Punch a hole at the top and add a ribbon for a finishing touch.
Decorative Mason Jars:
Paint or decoupage old mason jars to use as decorative vases, storage containers, or candle holders.
Easy Cable Organiser:
Use empty toilet paper rolls to organize cables and cords. Decorate the rolls with colorful paper or tape.
Magnetic Spice Jars:
Attach small magnets to the lids of small jars and stick them to a metal board or fridge for easy-access spice storage.
Handmade Coasters:
Cut out squares from old corkboard or felt and decorate them with paint or fabric to create custom coasters.
Natural All-Purpose Cleaner:
Mix equal parts water and white vinegar in a spray bottle. Add a few drops of essential oil for a pleasant scent. Use it to clean surfaces around your home.
Another commented: “Oh my gosh! I never even knew upholstery paint was a thing.”
“It’s stunning,” penned a third.
Meanwhile a fourth said: “This is so good!”
Someone else added: “Well done!”
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