There a few important things to consider when shopping for a furniture cover:
SIZE: The sizes of furniture covers are determined by the furniture they are intended to cover. The most common covers are for chairs, loveseats and sofas, but can also be found for wing chairs, recliners, dining room chairs, and even ottomans.
Though furniture covers are ready-made, they are considered "semi-fitted", and are meant to fit a piece of furniture within a range of sizes. You will need to measure your furniture to insure it falls within the size range of your furniture cover.
Use the chart below for instructions on how to measure your furniture:
FABRIC: Today's fabrics are durable and easy to care for. Furniture covers can be found in 100% cotton and fabric blends consisting of cotton, polyester, acrylic, rayon, microfiber or olefin. The weight of the fabric will help determine its durability, and in some cases, price.
STYLE: Though there are many different styles to be found, the two most common designs are one piece constructed straight front skirts and elasticized front skirts. The straight skirt design offers a more tailored look and is appropriate for more contemporary styled furniture covers, while the elasticized skirt is slightly gathered, creating a classic ruffled skirt that is appropriate for casual and formal prints and some solids. Overall, whichever style furniture cover you choose should be based on where it will be placed in your home, how it will be used and what it will be surrounded by.
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