The Great Canadian Cover Up
Sensational Slipcover Chic
Written by Belinda Albo – Interior Designer and Author
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Once again, tailored slipcovers are becoming an important part of furniture design and home décor. Today, they are a stylish new fashion statement for our living space. They look ideal in sturdy classic white cottons, which provides design flexibility for endless colour coordinating possibilities.

There are several advantages to slip covered furniture. The aesthetic advantage is that they create uncontrived spaces that are both livable as well as very comfortable. They also add character to rigid environments by adding elements of softness and grace to interiors.

Better still, slipcovers make tired, soiled or second hand furniture seem new again. Plus, slip covering is a versatile way to add change to furniture quickly and inexpensively. They don't just look fabulous on sofas but also on club chairs, ottomans, wingback and even dining room chairs.

Slipcovers even make seasonal decorating for your home or cottage easier. For instance, create a nautical theme this summer with cotton slips using navy blue accents with pinstripes. White slipcovers mixed with luscious pinks or muted neutrals look great in a Victorian or "shabby chic" setting. Consider mixing florals fabrics into a pale creamy white backdrop to set the mood for a country feeling. For a classic look, accompany a white cotton slip sofa with a pair of dark leather club chairs for a smashing outcome.

Their practicality should not be misunderstood. Slipcovers are
available in durable, pre-washed and easy to care for fabrics and are designed to accommodate a wide variety of styles and home décor themes. They are also particularly ideal for growing families with young children and pets because they do a magnificent job of protecting your favourite pieces from the daily wear and tear. If it gets dirty, no problem, you simply wash it. Now, that’s a refreshing idea worth considering.