Our current sofa is GORGEOUS and super comfy but it's linen which apparently you can't touch. I have 3 rambunctious kiddos and while we don't eat in the living room, it's literally 3 feet away from where we do eat and a few more feet from the kitchen. Let's just say my kids aren't rule followers and I need a sofa I can wipe down or wash. Enter slipcovered sofas. While I love modern decor and clean lines, slipcovered sofas have the casual look I'm craving. They now come in low and deep styles with track or shelter arms that make my heart go pitter-patter. Per usual, my budget is smaller than my appetite (is that a phrase? It should be). So here are the best, slipcovered sofas I could find for under $2000...and one over that. Couldn't help it!

We had a few reasons for choosing a modern pergola for the patio. I love that a pergola allows light into the house, vs. a screened-in porch that limits light. I love that you can dress up basic concrete with a simple and stylish area rug, and I love the price. Cement is much more affordable than a floating deck or tile, either of which would have been a dream. I've always loved sitting under a modern pergola with string lights at restaurants and thought why not create that dreamy vibe at home? If you're convinced, keep reading to see how to build a modern pergola of your own.