Beautiful "Cover" Girls
 
You have surely thought it before - "to slipcover or not to slipcover - that is the question."  It doesn't have quite the ring of Shakespeare to it, but you get the idea.  Do you cover your existing sofa with a slipcover, or do you just go out and buy a new one?
 
A couple of items to think about before making your decision:
1.       Does the piece you want to recover need new look?
2.       Is the frame of the piece still in good shape?
3.       Is the item you would like to recover a favorite     piece of furniture?

4.       OR - is the item a perfect size and shape for a particular spot in your home?
 
If you answered yes to these questions, a slipcover might just be your answer.  And don't limit yourself to just upholstered pieces - slipcovers are a great idea for hardwood and metal chairs as well - an easy way to get a whole new look and feel for a room. 
 
Custom made and fit slipcovers are not inexpensive - consider the amount of fabric and the labor involved - but they serve a multitude of functions and will be well worth your investment.  A slipcover can actually increase the longevity of your initial purchase - the sofa or chair you are covering - by protecting your piece from every day wear and tear.  Think of all the kids, feet, pets and spills that end up on your sofa - now they can end up on your slipcover - and then easily into the washing machine! 

 

Read more about slipcovers below. Be sure to scroll all the way to the bottom for some fabulous photographs of slipcover ideas!

Until next time....