Floor

[DJ18]

After much deliberation, we stuck down new floor tile and put a slip cover on the couch. It feels different but I like it—I think

[Razorback]

That looks very nice!

[DJ18]

thanks, it looks a lot less intense "in person"

[Salty]

Looks great!

[Razorback]

I keep looking at those pictures. It amazes me how the floor tiles make the beautiful wood cabinetry stand out.

[DJ18]

That's what my son said too. he asked what we did to the cabinets, and I told him nothing. he couldn't believe it. I did change the pulls, and had to use a wood restorer product on the marks where the back plates were, but didn't do the whole cabinet. the floor is interesting, it looks very different in different lighting. I like it a lot now.

[DJ18]

I thought I should add a little more on the slip cover for the couch. it covers and protects the original upholstery until I find fabric I like to reupholster it, but it isn't a perfect solutions by any means.

because it is a cover meant to go over the back and sides of a freestanding couch, I had to cut out pieces on the sides and stuff it between the arms and the wall with a spatula. to get one side of it on, I had to remove the table and it's frame so I could finish stuffing it in at the bottom corner. I wanted to do that anyway to finish the floor, and see if I could get the table mounted better. It wasn't very tight against the wall. Then although the seat cushion has it's own cover, I realized I had to slit an opening in the cover under the cushion so I could access the storage under the couch. finally, the back is difficult to remove, if someone wants to sleep on the couch.

all in all, I wish I'd just put the money toward upholstery fabric...

[Salty]

ok, so not your finest moment. You'll get it right next go 'round. It is functional for the moment though.

[DJ18]

yes, it is functional and protective, so that's good for now. and the original stuff has stopped getting the brunt of wear and tear too. It is very much a short term solution though, if anyone thought about it too.