Choosing the Right Slipcover for Sofas

From all the pieces of furniture out in the market, the sofa has the largest variety and wide selection of styles available. From love seats, ottomans, sectional couches, large couches, and corner lounges – you name it, every furniture store has it. And because it is one of the most used pieces of furniture in the household, you have to know how to protect it so that it will endure the times. One way of doing that is to put slipcover for sofas.

Choosing the right slipcover is not an easy task because you have to consider many things such as your budget, the size of your sofa, what design to get, and whether to have it customized or not. Even if there are many types of slipcovers out in the market, making a sensible decision is needed in purchasing the right slipcover.
How to pick the right slipcover

In finding the right sofa slipcover, you must first determine the type of sofa that you have. If you happen to have an L-shaped sofa then you have to measure it carefully to ensure that you are getting the right size. On the other hand, for those who have smaller sofas or regular sized couches, it might be easier for you to find styles that will fit your living room furniture.

One factor that you need to look into in selecting the right sofa slipcover is the type of seat back that your sofa has. There are four categories under seat backs style which include the following: tight back, attached pillow back, loose pillow back, and multi pillow back. Each is different from another. For example if your sofa has a tight back, it will be easier for you to find a slipcover compared to a sofa with a multi pillow back. Why? Tight back sofas have no cushions which seaters can “sink into”. They are firm that is why fitting a slipcover over it is easier compared to a mutli pillow back sofas that are plush and do not have defined edges where the slipcover can be tucked in.

If you happen to have a sofa with an attached pillow back, you might need to have paddings that will “fill in” the space so that the slipcover can be easily fitted over your sofa. Same with those who have sofas with loose pillow back because pillows and sofa fillers are also needed.

Selecting the right slipcover for sofas need a lot of planning, so it is important for homeowners to think carefully and not rush into decision making.