I'd consider taking off the fabric / fluff etc. And seeing what the interior support looks like. Might make a great opportunity for an outdoor seating set with some paint and outdoor cushions.
IF your couch is good quality I would consider reupholstering. it's not cheap but you know the quality of what you have. We have an extra long sofa bought almost 50 years ago. I have had it reupholstered 3 times. It's better than the "new" furniture we bought a few years ago that went to the thrift store after only 9 months. Fortunately our extra long girl had been sent to the kid's college house and I was able to get it back! In the second reupholstering I had it totally redesigned from a frumpy attached 4 cushion back to continuous tufted back.
You need to know who is doing the work and IF they able to reimagine.....
Unfortunately not alot of other uses for them, Most are made of wood and fabric, so out door uses arent a good idea. If they are in good shape they can be donated to the less fortunate....
I was just thinking the same thing. I've decided to keep the old cushions and use them as forms and insides for my outdoor sofa. I'll recover them in Sunbrella fabric, since new would cost upwards of $600. I'm also going to keep the cushion fabric, since mine is a darling cotton floral, to make napkins and pillows.
Have the footboard which is the mate to my full size headboard. Not going to use it for its “real” purpose. I’ve seen hooks added so you can hang things on it. ...
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If you mean take your couches apart and repurpose, take a look here:
https://www.onegreenplanet.org/lifestyle/repurpose-upholstery-fabric-from-old-couches/
or if you mean upcycle:
https://nationalstorage.com.au/blog/5-ways-upcycle-old-couch/
Hello there,
Have them Re-upholstered proffessionally. ?It depends on what thy look like. Do you have any photo's so we csn see what you are dealing with?
Hi Ceronio, here are a few ways you can upcycle your old couches
https://www.bobvila.com/slideshow/sofa-so-good-10-creative-ways-to-revive-a-tired-old-couch-49970
I would just donate them. Put them up for free on FB marketplace. It’s probably not worth it to upcycle and someone else could use them
You can always buy slipcovers for a budget new look.
If you want to keep them get slipcovers. Otherwise, donate them.
Hello the most common ways to update are slip covers and throw pillows. They can really transform the sofa into a new appearance.
I'd consider taking off the fabric / fluff etc. And seeing what the interior support looks like. Might make a great opportunity for an outdoor seating set with some paint and outdoor cushions.
Hello again,
Are they Wood frame with upholstered cushions or Metal frAME OR tOTALLY UPHOLSTERED?
Hello Ceronio, here is once cool idea, for outdoors
IF your couch is good quality I would consider reupholstering. it's not cheap but you know the quality of what you have. We have an extra long sofa bought almost 50 years ago. I have had it reupholstered 3 times. It's better than the "new" furniture we bought a few years ago that went to the thrift store after only 9 months. Fortunately our extra long girl had been sent to the kid's college house and I was able to get it back! In the second reupholstering I had it totally redesigned from a frumpy attached 4 cushion back to continuous tufted back.
You need to know who is doing the work and IF they able to reimagine.....
Lose It: How to Reuse, Recycle or Replace Your Sofa
Follow these tips and tricks to keep your worn-out couch from ending up in a landfill
https://www.houzz.com/magazine/lose-it-how-to-reuse-recycle-or-replace-your-sofa-stsetivw-vs~827335
Hi Ceronio: You could paint it:) Here are some sites that should give you some information on doing that:
https://www.homedepot.com/c/ah/how-to-paint-furniture/9ba683603be9fa5395fab90e687ae1e
https://homeguides.sfgate.com/paint-fabric-couch-32278.html
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=I8FiwwiZjKA&utm_source=Joann&utm_medium=Email&utm_content=HTML&utm_campaign=20200616_E2_PM_DED_TRENDX&utm_term=20200616_em_project_upcyclingchair&rId=20200616_E2_PM_DED_TRENDX&jid=0452876394&src=FREESHIP75&DWID=&bxid=780496882
Good luck
here is more info
https://www.hometalk.com/diy/living-room/furniture/repurposing-an-old-worn-out-sofa-8878651?expand_all_questions=1
Repurpose That Old Worn Out Sofa!
Maybe you can restore it and bring new life to it? Check out these ideas: https://www.remodelaholic.com/28-ways-bring-life-sofa/2/
You can use new slip covers to give new life
Unfortunately not alot of other uses for them, Most are made of wood and fabric, so out door uses arent a good idea. If they are in good shape they can be donated to the less fortunate....
I was just thinking the same thing. I've decided to keep the old cushions and use them as forms and insides for my outdoor sofa. I'll recover them in Sunbrella fabric, since new would cost upwards of $600. I'm also going to keep the cushion fabric, since mine is a darling cotton floral, to make napkins and pillows.
Here are some ideas https://www.pinterest.com/search/pins/?q=How%20can%20I%20upcycle%20my%20old%20couches%3F&rs=typed&term_meta[]=How%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=can%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=I%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=upcycle%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=my%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=old%7Ctyped&term_meta[]=couches%3F%7Ctyped
Check this link https://nationalstorage.com.au/blog/5-ways-upcycle-old-couch/
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How about getting sleepcovers