In Need of a Make-Over

So, in June, Matt and I will be moving to some new apartments over in Ormond. And they are a lot nicer than Wedgewood apartments; in a much nicer area too. Though I have been sososososo blessed with the furniture I have gotten for cheap over the past two years, I would really like to decorate this new apartment with some new (cheap) stuff. 

I definitely take after my Mom when it comes to decorating. Growing up, my mom was always re-arranging, re-decorating, etc. Well, my mom couldn't afford to buy new sofa's all the time...and neither can I.

So I have this couch and chair.

They aren't too pretty. But, hey when you don't have a couch...life sucks. I was ecstatic to get these things. 

There are two things that bug me though. The pillows on the back of the couch...push you off when you are trying to lay down. I'm not kidding! It's like they grow hands and shove you off. 

The other thing I don't like is the color. Nice and boring :) 

So I was thinking. For summer time, vibrant red or orange is a good color. And for fall maybe a burgundy or brown...Winter time we could do white, and spring time; a sage green. 

No I am not buying four couches :) 

A great alternative to buying new couches are sofa covers. 

You can find discount sofa covers for about $40 each. And you basically have a new sofa for every season! How cool is that? I think its pretty stinkin awesome. And as far as my problem with the pillows on that back...I am thinking about buying a bunch of accent/throw pillows and lining the back of the couch with them. I saw a picture of this somewhere and it was perfect, but I can't find it now. I looked for twenty minutes. :( 

Now that I have found my alternative, I am even more excited to move into this new apartment. Now I just need to find something to with these coffee tables that are falling apart... Oh and did I mention Matt laid the iron flat down on the table with it on? Nice little accent I suppose :)