Summary:
When you select a slipcover, you are actually choosing to dress up your furniture. Just as you pay attention to fabric weight, textures, and fitting when you dress a human body, you should think about what would best suit your piece of furniture.
Body:
Especially when you have Friheten, you want a great cover that adds a charming external look and lasts for a long time. This blog will tell you some important things that you should consider before you buy a slipcover.
Consider cover for a cosmetic change only
Slipcovers will change the look of your sofa or chair and can help you hiding irresistible stains, which is an advantage. However, the feel or underlying structure will not change. You should consider covers for a cosmetic change only. So, if your sofa is lumpy, sagging, or the springs are sticking out, simply having new slipcovers would not magically make them more comfortable.
Slipcover won’t change your old sofa into a new one
If your furniture is falling apart, you should not think dressing up a deteriorating sofa will turn them into a new one. In fact, it could be a wasteful expense because you are spending on something which can’t give you anything. Therefore, it would be a better idea to buy a new sofa with your desired cover.
Choose a look
Slipcovers come in various different looks ranging from custom-made to exclusively design. Choose a look that fits your room. You can choose a light or relaxed look for a causal effect. You can also choose the sofa covers as per your home interior design.
Choose a fabric weight
Not all fabric is suitable for slipcovers. Generally, it is advised to avoid extremely heavy upholstery fabrics such as velvets and chenille as they could not adapt very well to the structure of a chair or sofa. But these materials can be good for a custom-made look. Slipcovers fabric should generally be made of medium-weight to allow easy fitting over your furniture.
Choose a weave and color
When choosing a slipcover, choose a fabric that is strongly woven. You should select a color or pattern which doesn’t allow the fabric underneath to show through.
Choose a texture
Textures add so much to the overall appearance and feel of any furniture. Think of the use of texture before you decide to buy slipcovers. Textured fabric such as twill, damask, or denim can bring a visual appeal.
Think of the shape
This is the most common thing you will see while purchasing slipcovers for furniture. You should know not all shapes lend themselves well to being slipcovered. If your sofa or chair has a wooden frame around or arms, a slipcover might not be a good decision as it will be felt through the fabric. A piece which is covered in the fabric gives the experience that it will have a smooth feel, and the toughness of wood underneath would not feel pleasant.
Decide the length
Your slipcovers don’t have to reach the floor; even the loose ones can be customized to a length which prevents short of covering the legs. When you have a wooden frame on your sofa, it is better to leave the bottom exposed. However, if you want you can change the look by putting a skirt on it.
Consider the materials
Slipcovers are usually made from wool, polyester, cotton, spandex, and linen- almost any fabric or mix. If you have deiced that your furniture will be used heavily, consider durable slipcovers made from heavy cotton.
It would be best to go with a dark-colored slipcovered or one with a design in which stains don’t look apparently. If you are looking for a slipcover which fits like a second skin and appears stylish as well, try a thin slipcover made of a stretchy cotton-spandex blend.
Conclusion
Slipcovers come in different shapes, sizes, and colors. Depending on your furniture structure, shape, and condition, you should buy slipcovers accordingly. If you are looking for durability, go with cotton, canvas, and denim which are machine washable and medium weight.
As we said in the beginning, you are actually buying a dress for your furniture as you buy cloth for yourself. Therefore, you should choose trendy slipcovers which are durable, beautiful, and affordable at the same time.