One thing that's awesome about Ikea sofas is that nearly all of them have covers that are removable and washable. This makes them great for living with kids or very messy people. Even if you're neat as a pin and child-free, though, the novelty of switching out the look of your living room for less than $250 is certainly a treat. If you have an Ektorp sofa or are considering acquiring one, then take a look at the cool new Ikea Klintbo Blue Cover ($249). Too busy you say? I disagree; this could look amazing in a funky living room like Rachel Comey's, which was recently featured in Domino.

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This cover has a great back story. The pattern was created with a genuine 18th century design as the model. The design was discovered at the Musée de L’Impression Sur Etoffes (The Museum of Printed Textiles), a French museum that houses the largest collection of printed textiles in the world.