I’m fascinated by the potential that lies in things we often consider past their prime. My fascination with older things, their stories and possibilities, includes old fabrics. These textiles don’t need to end their journey in a landfill. Instead, they can embark on a second, equally vibrant life through the craft of upcycling, morphing into … Read more

Familiarizing yourself with the material your slipcover is made from and what its care and cleaning entails should really begin before you purchase your slipcover. But, if not, I need to stress the importance of at least being familiar with your slipcover material before you toss it into the washing machine. This first step is … Read more

If your couch or sofa has begun to show signs of wear, or you’re simply looking to refresh your living space, a slipcover might be the solution. Slipcovers come in a variety of fabrics, styles, and patterns that can suit any home aesthetic. From snug-fit stretch covers that conform to your sofa’s shape to loose … Read more

There is really only one interior design principle that I religiously follow – design is personal. Ignoring my own tastes in favor of someone else’s – even a design professional’s – will leave me living in a space that feels foreign and uncomfortable. A space that I might admire from afar, but don’t really want … Read more

When it comes to buying a slipcover most of us probably think of ready-made slipcovers. Ready-made slipcovers are widely available from a number of retailers and not particularly expensive. But for covering that lovingly worn couch (Which definitely beats paying thousands of dollars for a new one!) ready-made slipcovers are not the only option. There … Read more

When it comes to the question of where to buy furniture slipcovers, there are endless options in the sense that there are many companies that sell them. Wayfair, for example, lists more than 70 unique “brands” of ready-made sofa slipcovers. Kohl’s, Target, Walmart, and Amazon each list dozens of brands of slipcovers on their respective … Read more

I would love to be able to evaluate every product I buy first-hand before purchasing it. The first slipcovers I bought, I purchased at a brick-and-mortar store – a K-Mart in downtown Atlanta, to be precise. That should tell you something about how long I have been buying slipcovers. If you wanted to buy a … Read more

So, you are shopping for a slipcover. And you have just read all about fabric durability so you have some idea of qualities that are important to consider when choosing the best material for slipcovers. (If not, check out my article on upholstery fabric durability ratings.) If you’ve read “Upholstery Fabric Durability Ratings” or are … Read more

It may not be intuitive to think of slipcovers as upholstery because they are not fixed to your sofa or armchair as upholstery would be. Slipcovers also typically don’t feature padding or decorative details, like buttons, for example. However, slipcovers serve much the same purpose as upholstery – covering, decorating, and protecting the furniture underneath … Read more

Furniture is essential to a functional, comfortable, and pleasing home. Upholstered furniture, in particular, is central to the daily lives of most households. Our couches and armchairs are where we socialize, read a good book, watch a movie, eat a snack (or sometimes an entire meal), do homework, wait-up for someone to come home, have … Read more