A number of Klippan owners have demanded to see some more photos of this sofa in leather, so we thought; “No dramas. Let’s have a step-by-step on how to dress up your Klippan like an adult, Yay!”
We’ve decided to keep with our studio’s stark white theme and choose our Modena White leather for this photo shoot. You can order free samples of our leathers by clicking on this direct link.
Step 1:
Make sure the slipcover is fitted on all four corners before proceeding to pull the entire slipcover down. Best to do this with your partner. TIP: Believe me, it is futile to fit only one corner at a time and then trying to get the other sides in after.
Custom Leather Cover, Modena Slipcover on Klippan
Step 2:
Once you have the entire slipcover on the frame, proceed to strap down the velcro on the entire base. Ensure that you have secured all four strips of velcro, adjusting only the arms of the sofa. Leave the main seating area for later on. TIP: Tuck and Fit the centre piece ONLY after you’ve secured all the velcros.
Step 3:
Smooth out the back rest and tuck in the main seating area into the middle gap. TIP: For leather slipcover owner, fitting the middle section is less of a struggle if you do it with WET hands. You can also “gather” wrinkles and push the extra fabrics inbetween the back and side cushions, as your hands will slip in much easier.
Step 4:
Almost there! For the Klippan 2 seater, secure the middle and side sections with the plastic tube which came with the couch. For the Klippan 4 seater, ensure that you velcro the middle section down. This will help the fabric or leather slipcover to stay in place.
After all that work, chuck a couple of dressy cushions and have a cuppa tea!
Hope this helps. Otherwise, talk to us on our live chat.
*Update (2015) – Have the leather version of the Klippan? Read how you can re-cover your IKEA Leather Klippan here.
Cheerio!
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mama
Mar 19, 2016Hi, I have an old cotton klippan loveseat that I would like to put a black leather cover on it. Do you have that available.
Chuck
Mar 21, 2016Hey there!
We sure do – you can check out our Klippan sofa cover in its many fabric options, including the Modena Black bycast leather which should be close to what you’re looking for here: http://comfort-works.com/en/klippan-sofa-covers/klippan-2-seater-sofa-275
Hope this helps!
Alejandra Larios
Dec 2, 2015Hello anyone know where I can buy two leather love seat covers for the Klippan sofa? I called my local Ikea and they don’t sell them on their own.
Thank you.
Alejandra
Chuck
Dec 2, 2015Hey Alejandra,
You can get your Klippan sofa covers here: http://comfort-works.com/en/klippan-sofa-covers-40
Hope this helps!
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Guy
Sep 25, 2014Would the cover fit a leather version of Klippan?
Chuck
Oct 20, 2014It would Guy! :)
Julie
May 10, 2014This is a dream! My least favorite thing about the cloth klippan covers are the inevitable wrinkle mania that occurs with use. Will the texture of the leather reduce this problem? Also… Do you make other colors of leather?
Cheers,
Julie
Chuck
May 28, 2014Hey Julie!
When the covers are fresh from the box there’ll be creases but over time, these will disappear :)
The leather does reduce this problem better than the fabrics do though and we have White, Black and a Deep Brown.
Get some samples here: http://comfort-work.com/home/free-fabric-samples-24
Cheers!