By
Gail McCauley
Courtesy of Sure Fit
Slipcovers
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Although
furnishing "covers" have been a common household item for more than
a century, today's slipcovers possess the ability to make
a dramatic fashion statement. The antithesis of "Grandma's slipcovers,"
which were most often uncomfortable and unattractive, contemporary
slipcovers offer a wealth of innovative patterns and colors. Slipcovers
are designed in the most sought after, easy care fabrics to accommodate
a wide range of styles of seating. To understand how you, the consumer,
can benefit from the advantages of slipcovers in your home today,
it is necessary to examine the "where", "what" and "whys" of this
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Slipcovers are not just for sofas! Companies
exist today that produce ready made slipcovers for several forms of popular
seating. Loveseats, club chairs and ottomans, wing chairs, recliners and
dining chairs all can benefit from the addition of a fashionable slipcover.
Rather than spending a substantial financial investment for new seating,
reupholstering or custom slipcovers; ready made slipcovers offer consumers
an affordable solution for a quick and stylish furnishing cover up.
Consider a fashionable slipcover for any number
of reasons. Ideal for growing families with young children and pets, slipcovers
protect favored furnishings from soiling and everyday wear and tear. With
an increasing number of families owning vacation homes, slipcovers offer
the option of shopping consignment stores, flea markets and yard sales
with the assurance that it is possible to slipcover second hand furnishings
and coordinate with existing décor, regardless of established fabrics,
patterns and colors.
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A rainbow of today's
most preferred colors makes seasonal decorating throughout
your home a snap
with slipcovers! Spring 2001 sports an abundance of subdued
and muted neutrals such as soft khakis, faint terracottas,
and pale taupes. Crisp whites with navy trim offer the essence
of the nautical theme for the coastal homes as well as the
upcoming summer months.
Or, contribute to a particular
style of décor such as Southwestern, Country, Traditional,
Shabby Chic, or Victorian with appropriate slipcover fabrications
and design motifs. Slipcovers featuring lush fuchsia and pink
hues are wonderfully romantic in a Victorian styled home.
Florals consisting of washed colorations on pale backgrounds
feature a lovely choice for a Shabby Chic styled space. Look
for slipcovers in the most sought after fabrications such
as sturdy denims, soft faux suedes, warm chenilles, and classic
cottons.
Consider incorporating the advantages
that slipcovers offer throughout your home. Do not overlook
practical opportunities to incorporate the durability, comfort
and character that slipcovers provide in unexpected spaces!
For instance, explore the possibility of slipcovering a "hand
me down" chair for your sunroom, formal chairs in the dining
room, a set of mismatched chairs in the kitchen, a well loved
club chair and ottoman in the family room, a soiled recliner
in the basement or a treasured chaise in the master
bedroom suite.
Search for ready-made slipcovers
via catalogs,
online and in retail establishments. Then transform
your home's interior into livable and unique spaces
with today's stylish slipcovers!
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