White couches: Really chic or risky?
Most people love the look of a white couch. They look luxe, and chic, and can instantly elevate the feel of a space, depending on the shape and texture. But is it worth the risk of having to keep it looking pristine for years?
White couches deserve a much-needed PR boost. Not only do white couches endure unfair discrimination as a whole, but it also gets worse: if they are made from fabric it seems like there’s nothing they can ever do right.
It's time to change the narrative: white couches are aesthetically delicious, and they can be practical too.
White couches can be the hero
The tried and trusted ways are the best, and white really is the best solution to brighten a dark room. White sends light bouncing around your living room, reflecting onto hard surfaces and amplified in mirrors, making the space appear to be much larger than it is.
A great advantage of a white couch for home decor is that white goes with everything. Looking for a contemporary touch? Pair your white couch with bold statement walls and minimise the clutter. Want a boho sitting room? Pair your white couch with fun, colourful throw pillows, more rattan than is safe, and a cool rug to tie the space together. Living in a beach house? Pair your couch with Cape Cod-style coastal glam and hit the surf. It's versatile, flexible and the perfect foundation for building a style that can be anything you want.
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Keep it clean
It makes sense that the idea of white fabric is only fit for showhouses or hotel lobbies due to the ‘excessive’ cleaning and maintenance they must go through to stay pristine, especially as time goes on and they accumulate dust or dirt. Of course, the build-up of accidental spills, watermarks, or stains would be incredibly unappealing over time.
Low maintenance and stylish living in busy spaces are the foundational concepts of FibreGuard fabric. This is why Home Fabrics recommends any of FibreGuard's white hues in upholstery or drapery fabric if you're willing to take the style leap of faith. Even with children and pets, FibreGuard's stain-free technology makes the fabric very easy to maintain so it continues to look pristine, even after years of use.
We also understand that fabrics that fade in the sunlight coming through the windows, or turn yellow as time goes by, ruin the entire look of a living room. The thought of this would be enough to put some people off white upholstery fabric entirely. Look for a fabric that is light-resistant so that it can hold on to its original hue and intensity years after being installed on your sofa.
You don't need to compromise on interior décor style just because the family includes a dog or a toddler or both. If you want a white sofa, get one and Home Fabrics can help you find a white upholstery fabric that will retain its original dimension, aspect, stability, colour, and beauty, wash after wash.
