Some of you may remember my Fabric Search post back in July of 2008- where I was searching for fabric to upholster my French Provincial sofa. The same sofa I bought on Craigslist! Well, thanks to everyone who suggested a fabric back then, but I went with Mrs. Limestone's suggestion about how a patterned fabric may get too old, too quick. It made sense, so I chose white. I know some of you may think this is NUTS....

and even though I don't have kids, I have DOGS. For now, it will sit covered in a see-through plastic (so I can at least see it)...and then unwrap it on special occasions or when guests come over! I'm quite happy with it and it looks even better in person! So, Mrs. Limestone from Brooklyn Limestone Blog wins this long & forgotten GIVEAWAY!!

Here is the breakdown of the costs:

*Sofa : $125 Craigslist
*Fabric: $4.99/yard (I know, it was on sale) $60 total in fabric from Home Fabrics in Las Vegas
*Upholstery/Labor/Staining of the wood: $ 700

*Upholstery by Alex Rivas Upholstery in Las Vegas, Nevada


In the end, I guess I just couldn't get this sofa from a Domino magazine issue (above) off my mind!

i say great choice!!! you go girl! looks gorgeous.

Love it!

Wow, very nice sofa!! I like your blogg! Here in Stockholm its christmas weather....
Best Regards Ulrica

Gorgeous choice of fabric. I think you ended up with a gem!

I love, love, love your new sofa...

so much that I named it as one of my TILT this week.

OMG That's gorgeous and even more beautiful than the Domino sofa.

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That's gorgeous! I love white upholstered pieces.

Wow! A brave but beautiful choice. It looks fantastic.

Oh I love it. Was the wood stained darker? I think you made the right choice over the pattern.

I love it! You did an amazing job. You're very inspiring!

Jennifer, you cannot imagine how I envy you... I've been dreaming about a sofa like this for a long time, but I have two little kids and there's no way to put a white beautiful sofa at home. Snif, snif. Enjoy it, you lucky girl. Did I already said that I envy you?? ;)

i like the white and your throw pillows are soooo cute! the sofa is so perfect with the table too!

i like the white and your throw pillows are soooo cute! the sofa is so perfect with the table too!

Amazing transformation - it turned out beautifully! I love crisp white couches.

You have made my day...in such a great way....wow...everyday I am online searching and searching for fabric..I am tired! If it wasnt for my granny loving her furniture, I would have kicked it to the curb a long time ago..but I love it because it meant so much to her, but redoing it is hard because I dont want to mess up...my aunt in ATL is sending me fabric that she found, its that bad! I agree with the white..looks great..

I absolutely love it! It came out so pretty!

LOVE, LOVE, LOVE!!!

You did the right thing. I actually have that same sofa, from that issue saved because it was one of my favorites. I see those sofas on CL near me as well. I was just really curious as to how much it would cost to reupholster. Now I know. Thanks so much. About as much as you would pay for a nice sofa in a store, on sale. Good for you! Great style.

My sofa is white too. I don't keep plastic over it, but I'm not sure I would have gotten it if I would have known I would be dating the man that I am... :)