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A Custom Slipcover – Step by Step
Is this your first time ordering a custom slipcover? We get lots of slipcover virgins (tee hee!) in our store. If this is your first time, we promise to be gentle – that’s why we’ve put together this little list of what you can expect when ordering your custom slipcover from Elegant Changes. Step 1: How Much Fabric Do You Need? Are you unsure how much fabric it will take to properly cover your piece of furniture? We know it can be intimidating and confusing to figure out how much fabric you’ll need for your custom slipcover. We’re...
read moreA Behind-the-Scenes Look at a Slipcover
Now that we’ve started up with our Slipcover sale, Elegant Changes wants to take you on a “behind-the-scenes” tour of a slipcover. That way, we could show you how easy it is to get a custom-fitted slipcover that can be taken on and off in just a few seconds. First, we want to show you the “before” shot of a chair prior to slipcover. Not too pretty, is it? We found this chair second-hand and knew it had potential. We designed a new slipcover for it in Eddystone velvet Monte Carlo Silver...
read moreIt’s Back – Our Famous Slipcover Sale
If you missed out on it this spring, you won’t want to drag you feet this time around. Elegant Change’s slipcover sale is back! Starting September 20 and running to October 31, this is your chance to save on a custom slipcover – just in time for the holidays. We’re excited to add a new line of fabric to our slipcover sale. This time around, we’ve got fabrics from Eddystone. A Toronto-based company, these luscious velvets will add a festive touch to any room in your home. They come in a range of brilliant colours to suit your style....
read moreElegant Changes Takes On Projects Big and Small
Little things make a big difference. Good things come in small packages. All of these things are true when you’re talking about home décor. A little thing, like changing a seat cover or a decorative pillow, can add some pizzazz into the same old setting. When we were at our old location at Lakeshore and Hwy. 10, we would get all kinds of walk-ins asking if we would undertake small projects. We sure did – and we want to let all our customers that we still do! Just because we’re at a new location, it doesn’t mean we don’t offer the...
read moreCustom Slipcovers Add Chic To Dining Room Chairs
We wanted to share one of our recent custom slipcover orders with you. They were made for a set of dining room chairs that the client wanted to update with the seasons. She had purchased these chairs at Sears and she was happy with the current cushions, which are neutral in colour. But she wanted some custom slipcovers that she could whip out depending on the season or if guests were coming over. The material she chose for the custom slipcovers featured a French Provincial style. While we were working on the slipcovers, everyone who popped...
read moreElegant Changes Top 5 Dorm Room Style Tips
We here at Elegant Changes can’t believe the summer has gone by so fast. Where did it go? But this is also an exciting time of year – kids are heading back to school, and some are making the transition to college and university. In honor of this special time, we’ve put together a list of dorm room style tips that will earn you top marks. It’s All About Storage Dorm rooms are notoriously small, so you need to make the most out of the space you have. Organization is absolute essential – if you don’t have a bed that comes with...
read moreTrends From The 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show
We’re back from a well-deserved vacation and revving to decorate! It was just what we needed before ramping up for a busy fall and winter season. One of the first things we did, other than checking our emails and voice mails, was to attend the 2012 Fall Toronto Gift Show. We took a tour around the show and got into the spirit of gifts and décor. What we really noticed was a theme of European Victorian flavour. Not only was it like we went back in time, but we also got to take a trip to Europe… without all that jet lag. We really loved the...
read moreComing Soon – Sales Galore!
Starting tomorrow, we’ll be going on vacation, and we know how much you’ll miss us (and yes, we’ll miss you too). But before we sign off for two weeks, we wanted to give you all something to look forward to… other than our return that is. Coming soon – our Fall Slipcover Sale and our Fall Customer Appreciation Sale! When the kids head off to school, Elegant Changes will be offering our Fall Slipcover Sale. It’s your chance to start a new season with a new look. We’ll have all new fabric in stock, including plush ultrasuede and...
read moreWoo Hoo! Elegant Changes Will Be On Summer Break!
As much as we love what we do, we need a little R&R – and when the weather is this nice, we just can’t resist the sun. That’s why Elegant Changes is taking a much deserved break from slipcovers, drapes and upholstery! Elegant Changes will be closed from July 30 to August 14, 2012 for our annual summer vacation. We’ll be grilling up some burgers, catching some sweet waves and whistling at all the shirtless construction guys in Mississauga! Yep, it’s just what we need to wind down and de-stress from a busy and productive...
read moreSlipcover Style Secrets
Last week, we talked about Style at Home’s recent article on slipcovers and what you should think about before you buy. We gave you a list of tips you can find right here. This week, we’re going to go over some slipcover style secrets that Style at Home suggests. Keep this slipcover list handy – we’ve got tips you’ll be able to use now and later! • Opt for heavy fabrics, such as linen. These fabrics make for great slipcovers as they stay in place and drop nicely. • Inverted kick pleats for the skirt in a contrasting colour give...
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