How to choose covers for a sofa and armchairs?

Covers on the sofa and chair are not only reliable protection for upholstered furniture, but also allow you to interestingly transform the interior. This type of product has appeared on the market recently, but due to its functionality and chic design choice it is very popular. Unlike ordinary bedspreads, covers do not roll and do not lose shape, but in order to choose them correctly, you need to know certain nuances.

Buying a cover for a sofa and chair is considered a difficult task, since these products come in different types. To choose the right option, it is important to consider the size of upholstered furniture and their combination with the overall design of the room. All wraps are divided into the following groups:

• universal (ready);
• sewn to order;
• on an elastic band;
• euro cover.

In addition, on sale you can find a fragmented plaid on separate parts of the sofa with special Velcro locks. It can be with or without armrests. Depending on the size and model of furniture, covers are divided into such varieties.

• Double rooms. Suitable for designs in which the back width is from 1.2 to 1.6 m.
• Triple (large). Recommended for sofas with back widths from 1.6 to 2.5 m.
• Corner. They are a decorative cover that allows you to decorate an angular module with a back width from 3.8 to 5.5 m. Manufacturers produce separately covers for right-side and left-side protrusions.

Covers for armchairs and sofas differ among themselves not only in size, design, price, but also in tailoring material. As a rule, such options are used for the manufacture of these products.

• Flock. It is a durable and soft to the touch fabric, which is characterized by high performance. It is resistant to fading in the sun and is ideal for sewing corner furniture models located in living rooms. If there are animals in the apartment, then it is best to choose a teflon flock, it is resistant to dirt and claws of pets.
• Velours. Outwardly, it resembles velvet, but unlike it does not cause allergic reactions, it is easily washed and cleaned. Not suitable if there are cats and dogs in the apartment, as the coat will have to be constantly removed from the surface of the wraps.
• Cotton. It is considered one of the most popular environmental materials, the main disadvantage of which is its short life. In addition, after washing, such covers shrink.
• Microfiber. It is mainly used for sewing euro covers designed for corner sofas. It is a durable fabric that is inexpensive and easy to clean.
• Leather. It features high aesthetic qualities, as it allows you to give the interior sophistication and chic. Leather cases are usually bought to decorate furniture located in offices and living rooms. Minus products - high price. The budget option for this material is eco-leather; it is in no way inferior to natural material in terms of performance.
• Tapestry. This is a decorative fabric whose design is created by interweaving fibers. It looks beautiful on furniture and goes well with decor in rooms decorated in a modern style. There are no flaws.

An equally important criterion in choosing covers is their color scheme. For bright and spacious rooms, pastel shades are well suited. If you need to give the room a luxurious look, you must give preference to the wraps of chocolate color. Covers with a small print and bright ornament are not suitable for large furniture. In addition, during the purchase of wraps, the psychological effect of the coloring on the person should be taken into account, namely:

• orange can not be used as the main color, since it has an exciting effect;
• yellow goes well with other warm shades and looks good in living rooms, nurseries;
• green helps to relax, but it is difficult to choose for the decor in the room;
• lime adjusts to positive emotions and looks interesting in any design;
• blue is perfect for rooms decorated in a minimalist style;
• gray, black and purple look in the interior strictly and depressingly affect a person;
• red can only be selected if it is smoothed with softer shades;
• White is considered a classic color that harmonizes with all tones.

Today, covers for sofas and armchairs are produced by both domestic and foreign manufacturers. Many positive reviews received products from trademark Bulsan (Turkey). They are sewn from quality material, which includes cotton and polyester (ratio 40: 60). Covers are completed with convenient clamps which do not allow fabric to move out.

Looks beautiful in a modern interior and furniture covers, which produces Turkish factory Karna. Products are presented in a huge selection of colors, the width of their seats is from 210 to 260 cm, depth - from 70 to 80 cm. Covers are fixed using special ties. They are made of knitted fabric, which has elasticity, high wear resistance and is pleasant to the touch.

Before you buy a cover for a chair or sofa, it is important to choose not only its color, which should harmoniously fit into the overall design of the room, but also the quality of the material, since it will depend on it the duration of the product. Experts advise giving preference to covers made of durable fabrics that are resistant to sunlight (do not fade), do not cough, and do not stretch. A huge role is played by the choice of the size of the wraps. Covers longer than 160 cm are suitable for a three-seater sofa, smaller covers for double ones. For corner and modular structures, you should buy covers from 5.5 m in size. As for the chairs, universal models are chosen for them.

See below for how to choose a cover for your sofa.