Update Your Home With Slipcovers

Using a slipcover is definitely a great way to give yournew fabric.
old furniture a new look. In fact, slipcovers are oftenAs discussed previously, slipcovers come in many
referred to as clothing for your furniture. And whenvarieties and can be loose fitting, ready-made,
you think about it, just like clothing, a slipcover protectssemi-custom fitted or completely custom fitted.
and decorates. For its protective features, theUnderstandably, fitted slipcovers are more expensive
slipcover is a wise choice for those with activebecause they are customized exactly for your
lifestyles and homes with children. From a decoratingfurniture. Ready-made slipcovers can be more cost
standpoint, adding a slipcover can be much more costeffective and are available from a number of sources.
effective than purchasing new furniture.One company, Sure Fit, is America's largest supplier of
Assuming your furniture is in good condition but doesn'tready-made slipcovers. They have hundreds of
blend well with the home's current color scheme, aupholstery quality styles, patterns and colors to choose
slipcover may be the solution to try. Becausefrom. By doing a bit of research online, you will find
slipcovers come in a wide variety of colors and fabricsmany options available.
it is easy to find just the right fit for any décorOne of the most common pieces of furniture to
and budget. Just as with clothing, care instructions vary.display a slipcover is the sofa. A sofa slipcover is
Many slipcovers are machine washable and dryableperfect for a comfortable but not-so-attractive sofa. If
while others must be dry cleaned. Be sure to read theyou still have a sofa from your college days, or have
care instructions carefully so that there are nopassed down an old sofa to the kids, a sofa slipcover
surprises down the road. In general, a slipcover will beis an easy way to change the look and get a few
easy to remove from your furniture for periodicmore years out of an older but trusty piece of
cleaning.furniture. Remember, when you want to change the
Fabric selection for a slipcover is extremely important.look without spending the money for a new sofa, a
In general, the heavier the fabric, the more expensivenew slipcover is both attractive and economical. And, if
the slipcover will be. While medium-weight fabrics tendyou have purchased an expensive sofa and have kids
to work nicely for slipcovers, there are many optionsor messy adults in the house, a sofa slipcover is a
available. Fabrics available include waffle textures,good precaution to protect your investment.
elegant silk and chenille just to name a few. A popularThe benefits of slipcovers are many. Slipcovers are a
option is to use fabric that matches draperies or somebudget friendly way to update your home's look, they
other home furnishing and have a slipcover customcan be replaced easily when it comes time to
made from that exact fabric. A wide variety of homeredecorate, they are easy to clean and they give your
decorating fabrics can be found in the market-place. Ifvaluable furniture protection from spills and general
you decide to purchase fabric and have a slipcoverwear and tear. Before throwing out that old sofa,
custom made, be sure to wash a fabric swatch firstconsider your options with slipcovers.
to test for durability and shrinkage. A well-made sofaFor more information about slipcovers, visit
can have its life extended for many years with someC.