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an affair with ikea

Affordable. Stylish. Dependable. It’s become cliche to describe IKEA in such a way.

But what about Romantic?

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You’d better believe it!

The new loose-fitting Country Style Collection of slipcovers from Bemz wraps IKEA’s most popular soft furnishings in pure romance. In luxurious Belgian pre-washed linen, the slipcovers are specifically designed to fit everything from the Ektorp three-seater sofa to the Henriksdal dining chair, reinventing each one as a cottage-casual classic.

Stunning simplicity that’s perfectly suited for an easy, breezy summer update.

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bemz marimekko slipcovers for ikea

Woah.

Talk about a match made in heaven.

Check out the new Marimekko collection of custom IKEA furniture slipcovers from Bemz… Without a doubt, the best fabric options Bemz has put out yet.

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Hello, fuchsia! What a striking statement piece… (Bemz also scores extra points for styling this shot with my all-time favourite bowl in the background – the red, stemmed Maribowl from Iittala!)

 

 

kirsikka falsterbo 34b bemz marimekko slipcovers for ikea

Marimekko is a Finnish design studio that absolutely epitomizes “freshness”. Their designers have basically defined the superchic Scandinavian modern aesthetic that’s now a global phenomenon.

 

 

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Marimekko’s poppy print (“Unikko”) is probably the studio’s single most iconic contribution to design. Here, it breathes new life into IKEA’s Henriksdal Parsons chair.

 

 

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And here, IKEA’s Klippan sofa gets the Unikko treatment.

There’s only 13 days left until these very merry Marimekko upholstery options are launched from the Bemz website… Check out the live countdown here!

freshen up for spring with slipcovers

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If you have a sofa or chair that’s looking a little tattered and tired, don’t even think about getting rid of it, think slipcover instead!

Today I put my ivory slipcovers back onto my sofa, chairs and ottoman in my living room, and I’m always amazed at how different they make my place look — from cosy wintertime palette to bright, light springtime look in practically no time at all! (I say practically because no matter how easy-breezy everyone makes slipcovers sound, there is effort involved, don’t kid yourself. My sofa is big and the slipcover takes some wrestling to get it to fit smoothly over the sofa’s red velvet upholstery. The whole notion of just pulling it off and tossing it into the laundry isn’t something I take lightly!)

Nonetheless, slipcovers are a great way to save an old piece of furniture and keep it going for a few more years or simply update your look for the changing seasons.

I got mine at Potato Skins in Toronto, but there are any number of slipcover makers around, and if you have upholstered IKEA furniture, check out Bemz.

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must have: ikea furniture slipcovers

bemzslipcover must have: ikea furniture slipcoversIs your Ektorp looking a little worse for wear?

Does your Klippan need a facelift?

Breathe new life into your fave IKEA furnishings with washable slipcovers from Bemz! Designed specifically to fit IKEA’s most popular furniture frames snugly, Bemz is the perfect solution for updating a sofa or chair at a fraction of the cost of custom reupholstering. They’ve recently added to their slipcover options this plush new chenille option in Cinnabar Red — a fantastic way to add a punch of colour over the holidays, and what could be cosier than curling up on chenille? 

Bemz 100% cotton Chenille slipcover in Cinnabar Red (on IKEA’s Karlanda two-seater sofa)

Slipcover price: $309

Available at: Bemz