A slipcover (or called a loose cover) is defined as a protective fitted cover that be slipped off or on a piece of upholstered furniture. In order to find a sofa cover suitable for your sofa, you need to consider many factors, such as: color, size, fabric, type, price and collocation. When you choose a sofa slipcover, you are actually choosing to dress up your sofa which is a great way to give your furniture new life without the high cost of reupholstering.

Step One – Choosing the Right Sofa Covers that Fit Your Lifestyle

1.1 – Which Types of Sofa Slipcover You Choose?

Slipcovers are mainly divided into three types: ready-made slipcovers, semi-custom slipcovers and custom slipcovers. Ready-made slipcovers are suitable for mass-produced, standard-size furniture, and require tucking and pinning for a proper fit. Semi-custom slipcovers are tailored to fit specific brands and models of sofas. Custom slipcovers are designed to fit your sofa specifically.

The one you choose depends on your budget. Normally, ready-made and semi-custom slipcovers are the least expensive.

1.2 – How Often is Your Sofa Used?

If you have company over often—you will want to get a colorfast cover that isn’t going to wear with frequent use.

If your guests occasionally spend the night your couch, you might want a cover with antimicrobial qualities.

If you can find a cover that is reversible, this will help, too.

1.3 – Choosing a Look Suits Furniture Style and Personal Taste

Slipcovers come in many many looks ranging from loose and flowing to very precisely tailored ones. You need to choose a look fits your living room and meets your aesthetic needs.

Tips for Matching

1) if it is warm color furniture, it is recommended to match with white to increase the cool feeling of the room.

2) If it is brown furniture, it is recommended to match it with cold color. For example: turquoise, light gray, strive for more space for vision.

3) If it is gray furniture, it is recommended to match it with neutral color. For example, yellow and crimson fabrics create a warm feeling. When summer comes, the interior will become fresh immediately by changing the fabric such as light green and sea blue.

You may also want to consider whether you want a one-piece slipcover or one with several pieces. A slipcover set with individual pieces for each cushion will fit better and offer a more seamless look.

Step Two – Find a Sofa Slipcover in the Right Size

It’s very important to measure your sofa before buying slipcovers. In order to get the right-size slipcover, please carefully measure the length of your sofa from outer arm to outer arm, then measure the depth from the front of the couch to the back. Finally, measure the height from the floor to the top of your seat cushions. Make sure you note whether the cushions are square or if they wrap around the arms of the sofa.

If your furniture has separate cushions and you have chosen to order a slipcover with separate sets, you will also need to measure each individual cushion from front to back, side to side, and top to bottom to determine the width.

Step Three – Choosing the Right Slipcover Fabric for Your Sofa

As there are so many fabrics to choose from, where do you start?

– Durability and Machine-washable

Choosing a type of fabric plays an important part in the durability of your slipcover. The most indestructible sofa cover fabrics include canvas, cotton, and denim.

– A Tighter Fit

If you want your slipcover to have a tighter fit around your furniture, choose a polyester, micro-suede, or spandex blend.

– Lighter Weight

Polyester and microfiber fabrics provide a more fitted appearance but tend to be more lightweight. This includes stretch-suede slipcovers and micro-suede sofa slipcovers. Linen and silk might look nice, but neither are durable and both have to be dry-cleaned.

Conclusion

Therefore, when buying a sofa, you need to buy a sofa slipcover by the way, not only for the convenience of use, but also for the convenience of cleaning. What’s more, there are many different styles of slipcovers for choosing. If you think your sofa is not very good-looking, you can also change the style by purchasing sofa covers.