Slipcovers: Problem Solvers With Style
9 Great Ways to Change Up Your Look With the Ever-Practical Slipcover
As somewhat of a modernist, I've often turned my nose up at slipcovered pieces. Then my sister had two boys, the messy kind that jump a lot and break stuff. Needless to say, I am now a large fan of the slipcover.
For the past year or so, from one client to another, I've toyed around with slippies myself. Although it may have taken me some time to warm up to them stylistically, their practicality was evident from the first cranberry juice spill to the third run-in with tarnished, sticky fingers. Take a look-see at a few ways slipcovers both sit pretty AND earn their keep.
For the past year or so, from one client to another, I've toyed around with slippies myself. Although it may have taken me some time to warm up to them stylistically, their practicality was evident from the first cranberry juice spill to the third run-in with tarnished, sticky fingers. Take a look-see at a few ways slipcovers both sit pretty AND earn their keep.
Another example of The Great Dining Chair Cover Up. If you're in the financial position to invest in custom slipcovers, do it, especially if you entertain at home. Tailored styles with fashion-inspired detail are a great way to make any guest feel like a VIP, whether it's your next-door-neighbor or potential client. And if anyone steers the conversation towards religion or politics, trump 'em by talking about your pretty new slipcovers.
For homeowners into the super casual look, nothing screams laid back like a washed-linen-slipcovered sofa. The slightly wrinkled look kinda says "I don't care" but still feels structured and together at the same time. Kinda like a champion surfer. Pottery Barn has some of the best of these.
A few price-points down from the slipcovered sofa sits the slipcovered chair. See those pretty white babies flanking the fireplace? IKEA does an amazing doppleganger for a steal with the EKTORP. Actually, I believe it's their best-selling item overall. And even though it's uber-popular, its classic lines keep it from screaming "HEY, I'M THAT IKEA SOFA"!
Make it look like a million bucks: Dress it with custom throw pillows made from a high-end print fabric.
"Oh, you're looking for the Casuals Department? Check over there, across from the blue sofa." A pair of club chairs sporting printed slipcovers is a great way to break up an otherwise solid-heavy space. My favorite kid-and-pet-friendly print for slipcovers? Trina Turk Indoor/Outdoor for Schumacher. Worthy every penny.
Betcha never thought of slipcovering cube ottomans, huh? Amazing way to put slippies to work in a multi-purpose manner.
While off-white and cream sofas are the best way to work white-ish upholstery into your home wisely, greige is a more up-to-date approach. The hue, one part gray and one part beige, is an excellent neutral option that's by no means boring. Unless you're the type of person who has a neon orange living room and graffiti floors. In that case, by comparison, I guess it's kinda boring.
Slipcovered outdoor dining chairs: unexpected and super chic. The simple addition of the slipcover takes the setting from afternoon picnic to sophisticated soiree. Even if you're serving up Filet-O-Fish and Happy Meals.
Grab an inexpensive slippie from a retail store to upgrade your uglies into pretties until you can afford splurging on the best. JCPenney is a great source for decent styles from $10 up.