“Fast” furniture is a term applied to mass-produced furniture, specifically mass-produced furniture that is deemed poorly crafted and highly disposable. Because of its convenience and low cost, so-called fast furniture – affordable, readily available, and typically trendy – has become quite popular in recent decades. Its increasing prevalence in our households has raised concerns about … Read more

The name of this site is: I like the way that sounds. Its alliterative. But should I properly have named the site Cover the Sofa? Throughout Cover the Couch’s posts and pages, I have used the words “couch” and “sofa” interchangeably, as if they were synonymous. But are they? What’s the difference between a couch … Read more

Furniture and furnishings, including items such as sofas, tables, chairs and mattresses, generated 12.1 million tons of municipal solid waste (MSW) in the United States in 2018, according to the most current data available from the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). This constitutes approximately 4.1 percent of total MSW and is up more than 500 … Read more

What is the difference between slipcovered and upholstered furniture? The most basic answer is that slipcovering and upholstering are two different methods by which furniture is covered. Right? Underlying this somewhat obvious difference are important questions of cost, convenience, and aesthetics that are worth understanding and considering. There is also the adjacent concern of prolonging … Read more

If you’re looking for a way to rescue or refurbish your furniture without breaking the bank, slipcovers are a great option. Slipcovers protect your furniture from wear and tear, dirt, stains, spills, or other damage. This not only extends the life of your furniture. It saves you loads of money! If that sofa is already … Read more