My husband and I just got home from a wedding out of state with his side of the family and it was a blast. We definitely don't take this luxury of seeing family often for granted anymore! And nothing beats that feeling of coming home after a great trip and crashing on your own couch.
The first place my husband and I went furniture shopping at when we moved back from Palau was IKEA. We had never been to IKEA. Talk about sensory overload! That place is humongous!
The first place my husband and I went furniture shopping at when we moved back from Palau was IKEA. We had never been to IKEA. Talk about sensory overload! That place is humongous!
We wanted to get a feel for what our style was and what our budget could get us. The first thing that caught our eyes that day was our couch. The Ektorp Couch.
We immediately fell in love with it and brought it home to our apartment just a few weeks later. We’ve had it for over two months now, and I thought I’d share what we love about it so much.
This is the color Lofallet beige and we have the single seat, the sofa, and the ottoman to match.
What do I love about it?
Comfortable Factor.
This couch is really comfortable. I love to put my feet up and snuggle in a warm blanket and this couch is perfect for that.
Easy to Put Together.
My husband and his friend had it put up in less than 30 minutes. Its always nice when things aren't complicated. The pieces are also light weight which is nice because whenever I want to rearrange the living room, I can do it all by myself!
Affordable.
Who doesn’t love being able to buy nice things that won’t break the bank? All three pieces in my living room cost less than $1,000. Holla.
Changeable Covers.
This is probably one of the coolest things about this couch. You can buy a different colored slipcover at any time. That way, you can change the feel and mood of your room without actually buying a whole new couch!
If Joanna Gaines uses it, it must be good.
Okay, when I saw my ektorp couch on HGTV's Fixer Upper while sitting on my actual couch, I freaked out. I was so excited and very happy to see that my favorite designer also loves and uses this great, affordable couch in her own designs. PS. All the pictures that are not my actual home are from HGTV's Fixer Upper. Yes. They really are. :)
What I’m not too crazy about
Wrinkles
So the only thing that I can think about that could be a negative for the couch is one aspect of the slipcover. You have to iron it. Thats really the only thing. If you run an iron on it before you put it on, it looks amazing. Honestly, I haven’t ironed mine, and it doesn't bother me.
Overall, this couch has won my heart and I wouldn't take it back. :) That’s what home is all about. Hope that you LOVE your couch and who you share it with. :)
Xo,
Rachel
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