Dana Gallagher
At times, living a sustainable lifestyle can seem like an overwhelming task.
You want to be conscious of the planet and reduce your footprint whenever possiblebut where do you begin?
Actually, you’ve got the option to start with the arms of your couch.
Credit:Dana Gallagher
Before mass production and online shopping, it was expected that purchases would last for years.
People wanted to ensure their belongings stayed in good conditionincluding fixing them when damaged.
This allowed items to remain in useand therefore out of landfillsfor longer periods of time.
And you’re free to do the samewith everything from clothing to couches.
Arm covers are smaller, less expensive, and ultimately less noticeable than a full slipcover.
Despite these perks, you might not be ready to jump on the couch-arm-cover trend yet.
But that doesn’t have to be the case.
When well-tailored, they’re hardly noticeable.
This creates a new design element, much like addingthrow pillowsor a blanket would.
If you’re still not sold on the look of arm covers, remember they’re not permanent.
That way, you’re still extending the life of your furniture without sacrificing anything in terms of design.
