The easiest way to give a new lease of life to your old furniture by adding some contemporary touches to the style is to use slipcovers available in a variety of designs and materials that suit every need. Slipcovers are available for a range of furniture used for sitting, which includes sofas and couches, chairs and recliners, futons, ottomans, and sectional sofas.
You can give a complete makeover to your couch using a sectional couch cover provided it matches the design. Giving a facelift to your furniture will breathe in new life to the space that will look bright.
In this article, we will discuss how to get going in buying slipcovers.
Measure the furniture
Remember that the cover must fit on the furniture in such a way that it is hard for people to differentiate whether it is an add-on or built-into the furniture. To ensure the best fit, the size of the covers must match the size of the furniture. If you are buying covers for your sofa, measure the sofa correctly to ensure the best fit because it is available in specific dimensions and not tailor-made. Measure the length of the sofa or couch from end to end, including the arms. If you are buying covers with bottom ruffles, measure the distance between the bottom of the furniture and the floor. While you can take chances with stretch slipcovers that allow some flexibility, you must be especially careful with readymade slipcovers.
Choose a type
A well-fitted slipcover gives a seamless look to the furniture, and when buying sofa covers, you must determine the type that is right for you. Among the various options, you can consider the following according to the sofa design.
One-piece sofa covers – This is the most traditional sofa cover that provides the skirted look that we are most familiar with. There are more variety of these covers than the multi-piece covers and more versatile for various sofas.
Multi-piece sofa covers – Multi-piece sofa covers are best to cover sofas without letting people realize it. These covers provide a seamless and streamlined look that emulates the looks of regular upholstery. Individual covers for the seat, base, and cushions are available.
Box cushion covers – This type of covers is for couches with rectangular or square seat cushions that remain confined within the arms.
T-cushion slipcovers – This type of covers is for seat cushions that extend beyond the sofa arms.
Choose the right fabric
The fabric is most important for slipcovers because its quality ensures the proper protection of furniture. Consider the extent of use of sofas to determine the type of fabric that can offer the best protection by staying durable, scratch-resistant, and resistant to spillages and tear.
Since slipcovers are available in various fabrics from silk to polyester to microfibers and faux leather, it is not hard to find one that is almost indestructible. Choose the color that matches the interior décor.