I love how small updates can make a big impact. Recently I’ve grown a little tired of the original IKEA cover in pale grey on our Söderhamn chaise longue (in the window nook), plus it was starting to look, well, a bit manky (think foot marks, splashes of hot chocolate , you name it!). So earlier this week I swapped it for a new Bemz Loose Fit Urban slipcover in Rosendal Pure washed Linen – Medium Grey and I’m soooo happy with the result! Not only does it feel extra cosy (I love the darker colour!) it also matches the rest of my sitting room – perfect! If you’ve got a tired looking IKEA sofa or armchair around (or have spotted a second hand one online you like but not sure about the cover) I’ve got good news for you…..the Bemz team are offering you 15% off your next purchase (see the end of the post for details!) so you can give it a whole new lease of life with Bemz design covers! Here’s how I updated mine:

I already had the Söderhamn chaise longue with a cover, but if you’re ordering a new one from IKEA you can buy one without the cover for less and then add the Bemz cover at home (it’s so easy to put on!). A quick side-note: I bought the baby’s breath wreath at a flower shop in town back in December – it’s been in the hall for ages but I think I might just have found a new spot for it, what do you think?

You may remember the touch of chestnut from my bedroom make-over (see the interview and ‘get the look’ here!). I think the 40 x 60 cushion in Malmen velvet chestnut adds a lovely warm touch to the window nook too. I love the exposed seams and relaxed look of the Loose Fit Urban – it’s what drew me to this style. If I lived in an old house (one day friends, one day!) I’d go for the Loose Fit Country.

Photography: ©Niki Brantmark / My Scandinavian Home

Aaaaah, so pleased with it! If anyone’s looking for me I’ll be cosying up here for the rest of the day!

But first….

To claim your 15% discount

Visit the Bemz website and choose the IKEA sofa, armchair, chair, footstool or cushion cover you like (each item is sewn to order in Europe, machine washable and shipped worldwide). If you’re having trouble choosing you can order 5 free fabric samples to test the look in your home (I did this for both my sitting room and bedroom and it was really helpful). And then simply enter the code 15myscandinavianhome at checkout. The promotional code is valid until 11th February, 2018. 

We’d love to see the results (tag us on Instagram at @bemzdesign and @myscandinavianhome if you get the chance!).

Have a cosy day!

This post is brought to you in collaboration with Bemz, however all words are my own and I only ever work with brands I love and think you will too.

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