Finding the Best Slipcover for Your Sofa

The sofa (or couch) is everyone's favorite spot in most homes. It's no wonder, then, that sofa slipcovers are such a hot item in home décor. The upholstery on a favorite, fluffy sofa doesn't always maintain its new-sofa flare, and individuals may want to change up the décor in their living or family rooms before they get rid of their sofas. That's why sofa covers come in handy for homeowners. It's like re-upholstering your sofa, or buying a new one, without all of the expense. And, if more than one slipcover is purchased, the look of a favorite sofa can be changed as often as needed – for a new season, new visitors or even a new mood.

Finding a sofa slipcover which fits your sofa perfectly is the most important step, and has caused some shoppers endless frustration. Fortunately, companies like Stretch & Cover Expandable Stretch Covers make it a lot easier, with a wide variety of expandable sofa slipcovers which take different designs into account. The first thing you'll need to do is take a good look at your sofa, specifically the arms and back. If your sofa has a full-depth armrest, then the armrest will end well above the cushions, and have a relatively high back. If your sofa has a set-back armrest, then the armrests are probably low and almost cylindrical, set against a lower sofa back. Stretch & Cover offers sofa slipcovers for both main types of sofa design, as well as throw sofa covers for sofas with different designs.

Once you've determined which sofa slipcover design will best fit your sofa, there are three things to consider: color, fabric and price. Although it may seem a silly question, what do you want your sofa slipcover to accomplish? Do you want your sofa to better integrate into a new or existing décor scheme, or do you want to set it apart from the existing décor with bold colors or eye-catching patterns? The fabric used is also an important concern. Some sofa slipcovers are made of delicate fabrics, while others are made of canvas or other more durable material. The third consideration is, of course, price. Sofa slipcovers can run anywhere from a hundred to several hundred dollars. Do you want to keep that particular slipcover long-term, or would you like to purchase several to switch out?

When you find the perfect sofa slipcover, it's almost like magic. Your old, drab sofa is transformed into a quality, colorful addition to your home. When you take sofa design, color, fabric and price into account, you're sure to find the perfect sofa slipcover for your home.