May 29, 2005

By: Carole Bertrand
Website: http://www.all-linens.com

Room Makeovers With Fitted Sofa Slipcovers

Changing the look of your furniture does not require spending an enormous amount of money for new sofas and chairs. Fitted sofa slipcovers are the perfect way to refresh your furniture without spending too much money. Today’s slipcovers for sofas and chairs are so versatile and beautiful that they will do wonders for your décor.

When you own a well made piece of furniture but the fabric may be outdated, the fitted sofa slipcover option is a life saver. Good pieces of well made furniture are expensive to re-upholster and require professionals to do the work. This can get quite expensive…but today’s slip covers are so perfectly fitted that your furniture will look re-upholstered. You can buy slip covers for just about anything you own such as wing chairs, ottomans, couches, sofas loveseats and recliners. Today, you'll find them in beautiful washable cottons, comfy denims, luxurious velvets, cozy chenille, leather looks, and more. Many companies offer custom furniture slipcovers for those really hard to fit sofas and chairs. But most standard furniture suites can be fitted with off the shelf fitted slipcovers.

The first time you cover your sofa or chair with a slipcover, you may find it a little challenging to get the perfect fit. But most companies include video instructions or illustrated instructions. A tucking tool is usually included to secure the slipcover by inserting a plastic channel deep into the corners to hold fabric from shifting. The greatest advantage to having furniture slip covers is that spills and dirt will no longer be a big deal. All you have to do is remover the slip cover and wash as per the manufacturers directions. Then, just refit the slip covers and everything is good as new. This is especially important for people who have small children and/or pets. The other fun thing to remember is that since sofa slipcovers are so economical, you can buy a different style to suite your moods as the seasons change. Now, that’s versatility!

About The Author:

Carole Bertrand is a successful author and regular contributor to http://www.all-linens.com.