Slipcovers

Slipcovers used to protect furniture from everyday use and when company arrived, they came off. However, slipcovers today are making a fashion statement all their own and have become one of the fastest, most affordable ways to change the look of a room.

• In the days when slipcovers first came into vogue, they were strictly utilitarian. Now they are used because it's a lot cheaper to slipcover a sofa than to reupholster it.
• There's no sacrificing style just to save money. Even a plush, custom-made velvet slipcover is affordable so consider a second style with the money saved to change your decor several times a year.

Figure A

Slipcovers generally come in two categories--structured and unstructured. They can look casual by tying them on and gathering the fabric around the bottom or more tailored (figure A).

Figure B

100 percent cotton is still the most popular fabric choice for slipcovers, but others like damask are gaining ground as it adds formality to a room.One of the newest fabrics is actually faux-leather. Cover an ottoman to match and add throw pillows in different fabrics to complete the look (figure B).

Figure C

Ready-made slipcovers are designed to cover almost any shape of loveseat, sofa or chair.

With the versatility they offer and the choices available, consider using slipcovers in places like the dining room. They're cost efficient and easy to wash and replace. Plus, they provide a whole new look and feel to what you've been living with (figure C).

Figure D

Slipcovers allow you to use mismatched pieces to create cohesive room settings.

Embellish ready-made slipcovers with fabric sashes or large tassels for a unique touch (figure D).

red chenille, faux leather, mustard yellow, apple green, butter yellow, sky blue, sage damask slipcovers (Sure Fit)

gold, floral with mauve roses slipcovers (Oskar Huber Furniture)

toile slipcovers (Brunschwig & Fils, Inc.)

Resources
slipcovers - Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. - Atlanta
Open to the trade only.
Brunschwig & Fils, Inc. - Atlanta
Website: www.brunschwig.com

slipcovers - Oskar Huber Furniture
Oskar Huber Furniture
254 West Swedesford Road
Berwyn, PA 19312
USA
Phone: 610-251-9909
Fax: 610-251-9914
URL: www.oskarhuber.com

Sure Fit slipcovers
Sure Fit offers a complete line of quality fabrics, including damasks, seersuckers, yarn dyes, prints, tapestries, matelasse cotton twills and velvets.
Sure Fit Inc.
Website: www.surefit.net
Guests
Al White
Sure Fit
58 West 40th Street
New York, NY 10018
Phone: 888-787-3348
URL: www.surefit.net

Vivien Baraban
President, Baraban Interiors, Inc.
Phone: 215-587-0060
Also in this Episode

Smart Design : Episode SDN-104
•	Handpainted Furniture
•	The Beautiful Backsplash
•	Slipcovers
•	Modern Murano Glass