Slipcovers Adapt to Any Decor
Besides a can of paint, nothing can make more
of an eye-popping, decorative splash in your
home than adding attractive slipcovers to your
furniture. And on the practical side, for
furniture that doesn’t match, a well-chosen
slipcover can be just the thing to tie the decor
together.
Although furnishing covers have been a common
household item for more than a century, today's
slipcovers possess the ability to make a
dramatic fashion statement. The antithesis of
“Grandma's slipcovers,” which were often
uncomfortable and unattractive, contemporary
slipcovers offer a wealth of innovative patterns
and colors.
Variety and Choice
Slipcovers are designed in the most
sought-after, easy-care fabrics to accommodate a
wide range of seating styles. And they're not
just for sofas. Companies produce ready-made
slipcovers for several forms of popular seating.
Loveseats, club chairs, ottomans, wing
chairs, recliners and dining chairs all can
benefit from the addition of a fashionable
slipcover. Compared to buying new seating or
reupholstering your old furniture, ready-made
slipcovers offer an affordable solution for a
quick and stylish cover-up.
Children and Pet Friendly
Slipcovers protect favored furnishings from
soiling and everyday wear and tear, making them
ideal for households with children and pets.
Match Used Furniture to Your Current Decor
An increasing number of families own vacation
homes, and slipcovers are an ideal way to cover
second-hand furnishings so they coordinate with
existing decor.
A Seasonal Feel
Seasonal decorating is easy with slipcovers.
Use bright colors and vibrant and floral designs
to usher in spring. Crisp whites with navy trim
offer the essence of the nautical theme for
coastal homes as well as for summer months.
Heavier fabrics and velvets are perfect to make
your home cozy in colder months.
Create a New Decor
You can change the look of your rooms by
choosing a new decor, such as southwestern,
country, traditional, shabby chic or Victorian,
and adding slipcovers in coordinating design
motifs.
Slipcovers featuring lush fuchsia and pink
hues are wonderfully romantic in a
Victorian-styled home. Soft, faded florals on
pale backgrounds are a lovely choice for a
shabby chic-styled space. Look for slipcovers in
the most popular fabrics such as sturdy denims,
soft faux suedes, warm chenilles and classic
cottons.
Give Old Furniture New Life
Don’t overlook practical opportunities to
incorporate the durability, comfort and
character that slipcovers provide in unexpected
places. For instance, explore the possibility of
adding a slipcover to a “hand-me-down” chair for
your sunroom, formal chairs in the dining room,
a set of mismatched chairs in the kitchen, a
well-loved club chair and ottoman in the family
room, a soiled recliner in the basement or a
treasured chaise in the master bedroom suite.
Mix, match, update and change your decor the
easy way with slipcovers.
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