Plus: Buying and using them is less expensive than having your furniture reupholstered. You pay a relatively small price and put the slip covers on yourself.
Con: The covers are not made with your exact pieces of furniture in mind as they would be in a reupholstering ship. In such a shop, your furniture would be measured for a custom fit. With slip covers, you get the same product as anyone with a similar piece of furniture gets.
Plus: Although the ready made slip cover will not be custom made for your particular piece of furniture, they should fit well. Modern covers, especially stretch slip covers, are designed to fit most styles of furniture. With a little tucking and strapping, standard covers can fit even smaller sofas or chairs.
Con: You have to put them on for yourself. You may feel intimidated by the task if you don’t have someone to do it for you. You may find yourself putting off the job, or leaving them in their shipping packages permanently.
Plus: They should come with explicit instructions about how to put them on your furniture. You will be told where to begin putting them on the furniture, and where to pull the material and tuck it in. It is a fairly easy process, and it doesn’t have to be done often. Stretch slip covers are the easiest to put on.
Plus: Slip covers are usually washable. You can use them without worry about getting them dirty from normal wear. They can be spot cleaned or put in for a complete wash. They are the ultimate in practicality.
Con: You might not find slip covers in the same designer fabrics, colors, and patterns as you can find new furniture. There might also be some different choices for reupholstering fabric. If you have something particular in mind, you might not be able to find it.
Plus: These covers actually come in a wide variety of colors and fabrics these days. You can choose the one you like today, and then change it in six months. This is something you would probably never do with new furniture or reupholstering, because the cost would be prohibitive.
Don’t make a snap decision not to buy slip covers until you have considered the pluses and cons. You might realize that they are just what you are looking for.
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( 3 / 160 )Dining chairs aren’t the first pieces of furniture people think of using slipcovers on. Most people would go to the expense of having their dining chairs reupholstered, or buying new ones altogether before they would think of it. Yet, you can get ready made covers for dining chairs.
There are dining room chair covers that encase only the seat and back. These slipcovers are small and convenient for any dining chairs. You can put them on to protect the upholstered seats. Or, you can apply them to the chairs to enhance the décor.
These slipcovers cost in the neighborhood of $30 to $50 each. However, most are extremely durable, and many are machine washable. If you can find these covers with some kind of clips to affix the slipcovers to the chairs, you will be happier with them. They will stay on better.
You can use these slipcovers for special dinners only, or keep them on the chairs at all times. They are very versatile because they are so easy to put on and take off. They give your dining room a finished look that might lead you to recall the décor of a fine restaurant.
White and off-white are popular colors because they are traditional for covered dining chairs. However, there is an array of colors to choose from. If the colors in your carpet are a mixture of grays, white, and black, you can still go with white, or you can try gray.
If your dining room walls are painted with a light yellow color, you can choose a darker yellow. Or, you could choose another light color that would complement the light yellow of the walls. For instance, you could have the slipcovers for your dining chairs in a pastel orange. Your dining room would be reminiscent of refreshing sherbet!
There is another kind of slipcovers you can get for your dining chairs. These are the same for the back and the seat. The difference is that they go on down below the seat to the floor.
These are elegant and formal covers. They will only go well in the most formal of dining rooms. Or, you can bring them out on special occasions for that added “wow-factor.” They can make any guest feel honored and esteemed.
Although, you may never have given slipcovers for dining chairs a single thought before, you may find that you like the idea. With a bit of an investment and proper care, your dining chair covers should last you a long time.
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( 2.9 / 179 )Slipcovers offer a new way for your furniture to look, without the expensive cost of reupholstering the furniture or purchasing new furniture. The change that you can get from simply using slipcovers is drastic enough that others will believe that you have done these things! Most often, the investment in a quality cover can help you to get more life from your furniture and still give you a new look and feel to your furniture. This allows many people that opportunity to improve the décor of their home quickly and affordably.
Tips To Use
There are many types of slipcovers on the market, all of which are unique and interesting. You will quickly become overwhelmed by all of the considerations that you have. But, remember that purchasing the right slipcovers will help you to have an amazing finished look. Therefore, be sure that you consider these tips when buying them.
1. Always purchase slipcovers that are meant for the size and shape of your furniture. You need the cover to fit correctly so that it looks professional. If you are unsure of the sizing that you need, it pays to measure it out and compare to the options on the market. The good news is that there are plenty of choices and surely many that will fit your furniture.
2. Always purchase from a reputable dealer. You want to know that the slipcovers that you are getting are high in quality. They should last you a long time. You also want to be sure that you get your money's worth. Slipcovers are an affordable option over replacing furniture, but investing in quality will help you to get the best product available.
3. Transform your room the way you want to. One thing that you should be able to count on is having options in the slipcovers that are on the market. Colors of various shades, patterns in all types of geometric and otherwise, as well as a range of textures all can be found. Choose the product that enhances the décor in the room or even adds a punch of needed color.
Slipcovers can easily be invested in when you select quality and the right look for your furniture. Take a bit more time when purchasing them to find that perfect fit and you will be able to easily enjoy that they can provide to you. Investing in slipcovers is a process well worth it.
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