Popular sofa covers include slips, which are fitted over a sofa, and throws, which are simply thrown over the top to cover the sofa.

Cover Slips

Slips are characterised by their ability to cover a sofa and fit to it. An expensive sofa slipcover usually looks like it is sewn onto the sofa, through use of ruching, elastic, and seams. Tailor made slipcovers can fit precisely over the sofa with little to no difference between the original sofa and the cover. Because of this, they are usually preferred to cheaper, less fitted options.

Coverage

Sofa covers offer a variety of closure and coverage options. The most popular cheap sofa cover type uses velcro to pull excess fabric in and tighten it around the sofa for a more natural look. More expensive options can be made to mimic the original upholstering for the sofa, and might be difficult to tell from the original. This type of sofa cover is almost always tailored and usually comes in multiple pieces. These include a back cover, a skirt, and cushion covers that fit over individual cushions. Some variations that are not always called sofa covers include simple sleeves that are placed over the arms of the sofa, and occasionally a thin strip of fabric that lays on the bottom of the sofa, where people sit.

Purchasing a Sofa Cover to Match the Decoration

Sofa covers are frequently purchased for three reasons. The first is to protect the furniture in the same way that 50s and 60s sofas were protected by vinyl or plastic covers. But while these covers protected the furniture, they were neither comfortable, nor attractive in the home. The second most common reason to purchase a sofa cover is to change the look and feel of a house, before or after redecorating it. Finally, many people choose to purchase a sofa cover instead of a new sofa, when this gets old, stained, or ripped. No matter the reason that a sofa cover is being used for, it should be chosen to match the decor of a room.

Sizing a Sofa Cover

Sofa covers come in a variety of sizes and can also be custom sized for any sofa. In either case, it is necessary to have the measurements of the sofa before purchasing a cover. First, determine the type of sofa, which could include two seaters, three seaters, chaises, armchairs, ottomans, and more. Next, decide which type of sofa cover is needed and take measurements accordingly. Most covers require measurements of the height, length, and width of the sofa. Custom or tailor slipcovers require measurements of the pillows or cushions, the height from the back of the sofa to the cushions, and the length of the sofa skirt.

There are many different styles of sofa covers available on the market that you can choose from if you would like to give a new look to your old sofa or if you want to protect a new sofa, among other reasons. I will recommend you a suitable sofa cover on the next blog, please take notice.

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