Choosing covers for sofas and armchairs

Covers for sofas and chairs play the role of defenders from dirt and dust, washing them is much easier than the chairs themselves. They will not only prolong the life of the furniture, but also help to keep it in its original state.

Of course, the main feature of such covers is that they are indispensable and universal, suitable for almost any soft furniture. Spots from food with them at times easier to remove than directly from the upholstery. Covers are also much easier and cheaper to change if they are wiped or faded. With a sofa, do not do that. They are much easier to erase - you just need to throw in a washing machine or carry to dry cleaning.

Particularly relevant purchase covers for people who have pets or small children. You need them, firstly, because the cover is much easier to hem in case of cat scratches, and secondly, because baby food or juice is also well removed from it.It is much more practical to wash the cape in these cases than to completely change the sofa.

They are able to give old furniture a new life. If your sofa looks rumpled, stained or scratched, but it is still too new to change or still strong enough, just buy a case. The constriction procedure is much more expensive and will require much more nerves and money from you than just going to the store.

Covers can refresh not only one particular sofa, but the interior as a whole. This is very easy to do by purchasing a new case for upholstered furniture. Covers can be changed literally in the mood or on festive occasions. Light rearrangement and a brand new boot can be a breath of fresh air for the annoying design.

Covers on ties with something similar to a blanket or blanket thrown on a sofa. They just cover the furniture, clinging to the ledges and do not fit it. Accordingly, these products do not stretch, are made of inelastic fabric and if suddenly your sofa has non-standard sizes, then you are unlikely to pull them on it. Based on this, it can be understood that removable covers-covers are suitable for a bag chair, for a rocking chair, for any furniture without armrests, or if you simply do not want to close them.But for a shell chair or a sofa of non-standard forms, you will have to buy a tension cover.

Additional advantages include the aesthetics of such products - strings have the form of bows, zippers, or something similar. They are made from both natural fabrics (cotton, for example), and from artificial (denim, velvet, eco leather, tarpaulin). But, by the way, the same strings cause certain difficulties when fastening. There are really a lot of them and it can be tiring to tie small strings (not to mention the fact that sometimes they are located on the inside of the case).

The most popular kind of covers, perhaps - this tension covers. They are further subdivided into elastic covers and eurocovers. The first ones are equipped with special elastic bands for tension, which makes it possible to stretch certain zones, and the second ones are completely made of elastic stretching fabric. The main difference between the tension covers from the covers on the strings is that they are able to fully fit the furniture.This, firstly, gives the cover the look of a native sofa upholstery, and secondly, at times facilitates the process of stretching.

With tension covers with an elastic band, the situation is a little more complicated than with eurocovers. They stretch only partially, that is, with incorrectly chosen dimensions, they may be bulging or stretching like a spring. Thus, it is not difficult to guess that the most versatile and comfortable can be called eurocovers. They have a high tensile property, which allows them to be used even for the most non-standard-sized furniture, and it is these that are most often sold in stores. They are easier to stretch because they stretch completely, are durable and are made from stretchable soft materials such as microfiber, cotton with acrylic, elastane, polyester. The advantages include the fact that such covers are fire and water resistant, as well as hypoallergenic.

Often, covers are sold in sets - for example, for a sofa and two armchairs or a sofa and armchair. This option is good because you do not have to go shopping and look for covers for each piece of furniture separately. Everything is already collected for you.

Also not to mention models with a "skirt". A skirt is a fabric-free space that begins at the base of the armrest. Recently, this model has become very popular, as it is the real decoration.

In order for the case to fit you perfectly, you must determine its size. The size of the cover depends directly on the size of the sofa or chair. Remember these numbers and definitions before you go to the store:

1. If the width of the back of the sofa or chair is less than 120 cm, then you need a cover for a single sofa or chair;
2. If about 130-185 - for double;
3. If from 185 to 250 - for triple.

By the way, if you have an angular sofa, then you should be guided by the same data, but consider which side the ledge is on the right or left. It is a little harder to find a cover for a corner sofa than for a regular sofa, because there are not as many corner covers in stores as we would like - but in any case you can buy two separate ones.

In essence, a boot is a properly crafted piece of fabric of a certain size. Therefore, the main material for its manufacture is fabric. It depends on it how quickly the cover will get dirty, how quickly it will wear out or what “tests” it can withstand.

Cases are sewn from both natural and artificial materials, and each option has its pros and cons:

• A rather popular option is cotton. This is a natural breathable material - that is, you will not sweat sitting on the couch with such a cover. It differs in hygienic and environmental friendliness, also it does not collapse moisture and does not fade. This is a safe material, covers from which are suitable for both nursery and living room. Moreover, the covers of it will amaze you with colors and patterns - cotton is best suited to dyeing, the paint falls on it smoothly and brightly.

• From natural materials can still be distinguished linen. Linen cases absorb moisture well, they “breathe”, are pleasant to the touch and, like cotton, are easily dyed.
• You can often find such a symbiosis as flax with dacron, viscose or jacquard. In combination with the latter two, you can get a matte base with glossy patterns, or vice versa, which looks undoubtedly very attractive. Cases of such production are similar to a true work of art.

• Teak - material on the basis of cotton with a characteristic "Christmas tree" pattern. Material with plain weave is the most dense, and with twill - the most beautiful, with a characteristic brilliance and smoothness. Tick ​​almost does not fade and does not fade, it is often used just as upholstery for sofas and chairs.
• Of artificial materials, the favorite is polyester. This is a very elastic material, so most often it is made of eurocovers. He is good at having a strong lingering ability. If your sofa is big, pay attention to this material. However, he does not crumple and does not move out, as his fellow - microfiber, as it has a corrugated surface. Microfiber combines strength and elasticity, also covers from it are quite durable.

• Velor Covers to the touch are very similar to velvet, only their nap is shorter, it is easier to take care of them and they are naturally cheaper in price. This is a really good replacement for expensive velvet coating. Covers of velor need to be brushed - on the pile or against it, in one direction or in different. Velor is made on the basis of cotton fabric or wool, which makes it non-capricious in the care - stains and dust are removed using regular washing. It is also safe, even for people who are allergic to many fabrics (most importantly, not cotton or wool). And the velor case will serve you for many years, if you do not scratch it or tear it - it is not very resistant to mechanical damage.
• Velveteen relatively recently appeared in our country (at the end of the XIX century), but already managed to gain popularity. Velveteen covers do not crumple, they are wear-resistant and keep their shape, do not roll down and do not crawl, are dense. It is not difficult to make material, so the price for such covers is appropriate. Velveteen covers wonderfully shine in the sun.

• Flock - another velvet substitute. It consists of polyester and cotton, with more synthetic fibers.As is clear from the characteristics of polyester, this fabric based on it has sufficient elasticity and strength. It is soft and pleasant to the touch and differs from its fellows in that it is not deformed at all - resistant to all kinds of folds and creases, it will retain its shape, even if folded it three or four times. It does not have to be ironed, it does not electrify, has good water repellency and is not subject to fading. Various insects, he also does not like. Most often it is the flock that is recommended for use in children's rooms or in homes with babies.
• There is more advanced flock version - teflon. It is equipped with an impregnation of liquid Teflon, which is included in the composition of the fibers, therefore it has dirt and water repellency properties (you cannot even leave a spot on it). It is very easy to clean and dries quickly, and is also resistant to mechanical damage, for example, the claws of animals.

• Microfiber - This is a Japanese suede substitute. It is very durable, and polyester comes into the base, so it stretches well, is cleaned and, in general, easy to clean. As well as the flock, there is its kind with Teflon impregnation.Microfiber covers are particularly durable and resistant, virtually invulnerable - they are not afraid of fat and burnout, they are very easy to wash and you can do it at least daily. The fabric does not shed and does not deteriorate, so covers from it can be bought in places that are especially contaminated.
• Jacquard - Another mixture of natural materials and artificial - cotton and polyester with elastane. As a result - strong and durable fabric, non-deforming and non-stretching. Moreover, Jacquard is very pleasant to the touch - the fabric is rather textured, patterned and resembles something like tapestry or brocade, stretches well, has a satin weave. He makes a rich and even pretentious impression.

• Brocade - The oldest material originates from China. It has long been used to decorate the imperial houses, combining luxury and quality. Brocade is a very dense and tough fabric that will not tolerate other accents in the interior - it should be the center of attention.Therefore, it is very important to correctly compare upholstered furniture with such covers with wallpaper and other furnishings, so that there is no imbalance. The main distinguishing feature of the brocade is the gold patterns on its surface. They shine and shimmer, giving the fabric a truly precious look. Caring for this beauty, however, is not easy - brocade is very naughty, so it will not work for you if there are children in the house or if the cats tear up furniture too often. Due to too high temperatures, golden or metallic threads will fade, so such covers are erased by hand or in dry-cleaning.

• Damascus can be a good substitute for brocade - it is made on the basis of flax, wool or silk. Fibers or threads are interwoven in it in a linen way (both vertically and horizontally), which makes the fabric extraordinarily strong and dense.The ornament of the Damascus plant, it can be both matte and brilliant, and in the case of patterns to combine both of these characteristics.
• Chenille. Soft and light as plush, dense, with acrylic fibers in the composition. This is a reaped cloth, even the name of the material translates as "caterpillar." This is a surface that is not afraid of claws and with which wool is easily removed. It is from the chenille that good eurocovers come out, since it fits perfectly in the shape of the furniture and fits it tightly - hence its minus. It lies in the fact that the material is not able to hide the malleability of the sofa itself.

• Recently, they have become quite popular. relax and woven nubuck. Nubuck is pleasant to the touch, velvety and very durable, somewhat reminiscent of suede. It is really durable and can last more than ten years. The material is also often used in offices as a replacement for leather or suede upholstery.
• Relax - modern durable and easy to care fabric. It consists of a mixture of polyester and cotton (bottom layer) and is covered with polyamide nap and rubber. Easy to clean from dirt.
• Crepe - It is a rough fabric from a mixture of wool and cotton. A similar texture is achieved by repeatedly twisting the threads, which also makes the fabric more than durable. It is not exposed to sunlight, it does not crumple and perfectly fits the silhouette of the armchair of a sofa. There are several types of crepe - crepe satin crepe de chine, crepe chiffon, stretch crepe. Stretch-crepe is best of this set, crepe-satin has a double side (one matte, the second glossy) and a particular capriciousness in the care. It is necessary to erase it only manually in not hot water. Crepe-chiffon texture is more like silk, so for covers it is used only as a decor, flounces or skirt.

• Spandex - synthetic material of new generation. Recently, it has become increasingly popular, mainly because it is very light and very elastic. Even its name is equivalent to the word "stretch." Spandex perfectly stretches, but quickly regains its shape, that is, it does not remain tightening and melting.He is really able to stretch so that no sofa couches will be noticeable. It can be both bright colors and classic ones, but in any case the color will be saturated and not shedding - spandex absorbs the paint well. By the way, it has dirt-repellent properties, as well as indescribable gloss and smoothness.

Covers for upholstered furniture - a great option not only to hide its shortcomings and protect from damage, but also to refresh the interior. And so they are available in completely different colors, styles, styles.

They are ways in one movement to make your apartment fashionable and stylish, and make guests look around in awe. But in order for everything to be this way, you need to know some fashion trends, as well as understanding the styles of the interior.

Depending on what style you stick to, you can choose several variants of covers:

• For example, Provence. This style is distinguished by soft lines, smooth transitions and pastel colors, as well as various cute details, such as ruffles or ruffles.But it is not very practical to have a light-colored sofa, since the upholstery gets dirty quickly, and it is hardly possible to wash it all the time. Therefore, the case of milk or light pink color with a pattern of flowers, with a "skirt" or decorated with ruffles will be here just right. The same goes for country-style interior, or classic rustic.

• For the interior in style High tech It is not peculiar to a large number of parts - here the lighter the better. A kind of modern minimalism. A special place here is occupied by a sofa - a small sofa with armrests and a backrest of the same height, and it is on it that you can find a cover - matte dark or natural leather.

By the way, even if you chose a one-color fabric, you can easily decorate it with additional accessories, it is also very fashionable. As accessories can be:

1. Ties It doesn't matter what your case is - the euro, with stretch strings or with ties, in this case they perform a purely decorative function. This can be either tapes or harnesses or cords.
2. Lace. It can be used as a cape over the cover,for various celebrations or in everyday life. Lace napkins are most often placed on the armrests or back of the chair.
3. Buttons and buttons here they are used purely as a decorative element, although they can additionally join some parts of the case together.

Thus, you can choose a case of any color, any style, any design - in any case, it will serve you well as a fashion accessory.

A huge advantage of removable covers is that they can really beneficially change the interior. Only your desire - and, consider, you already have a new sofa. Covers will help turn boring gray furniture into honey, sand, green - in general, in color.

The palette of shades in covers is really big, for every taste. Each manufacturer can find both monophonic and patterned specimens, perhaps even with some characters or famous faces that will especially please the children.

Favorites in the production of covers for upholstered furniture is considered Italy and Spain. It is these countries that have certain technologies, which allows them to make durable and wear-resistant covers.Also in these countries there is a huge choice of fabrics - from cotton to tapestry, which makes the choice truly huge, and there can be no talk of various designs. Italian and Spanish covers are safe for health, hypoallergenic, antibacterial and treated with water-repellent impregnations.

Also popular Turkish covers - although they are made from less expensive materials (as a rule, from synthetics) and have less colorful designs, there is no reason to complain about their quality. They are easy to clean and have various additional “bonuses” in the form of, for example, pockets for the console.

Chinese covers as well as Turkish - cheap, but the quality does not really shine. Although at one factory they can be quite high quality, while at the other they don’t.

The cost of the cover depends on its size and the material from which it is made.

For example, tension covers range from 1,000 to 15,000 rubles. For example, it is quite possible to purchase a cover for a chair for 1000-1500 rubles, for a double sofa for 3000-5000, and for a three-seater - 5000-7000. 4-seater sofa will require a cover cost from 9000 rubles. Prices for covers for ties or dimensionless covers are lower than for stretch euro or covers with elastic bands by about half.

The most expensive covers - covers from designer houses or custom made.If the product is also hand-sewn or has some original pattern, its price also increases.

It's one thing to buy a case, you also need to be able to pull it. In fact, there is no difficulty in this, the main thing is to adapt.

If we are talking about a tensioning eurocover, then the first thing you have to do is turn it face out, then determine where the seams are in the case and visually match them with the chair. So, on the site of the armrests there should be short seams, and for models with a “skirt” the main seam should be placed at the back. Now let's proceed directly to the tension:

1. Tension the eurocover or cover with elastic bands on the back of the chair or sofa.
2. Focusing on the short seams, stretch it to the armrests.
3. Pull the cover down. Spread out all the frills and ruffles.
4. Use rollers if necessary. They will help the case not to roll in the corners and not to "go" down. They are fixed in the grooves of the sofa, holding the fabric. These rollers usually come with a case, you can also use any oblong object instead of them or buy them separately.

The version with the cover on the strings is a bit more complicated.On the one hand, this is just a cape and you need to throw it on the sofa. But such covers are fastened with additional ties-ribbons or strings of small inconspicuous sizes, which can be difficult and not easy to tie into a knot.

In general, we can say that people who bought covers for a sofa or chair did not remain dissatisfied. All models somehow have a positive rating and good reviews, the only difference is in the personal preferences of customers:

• For example, from Turkish manufacturers emit Karna. Covers from this brand are universal, have a wide palette, and the composition of their teams are cotton and polyester, sometimes elastane is added.

• It is very convenient that from this company you can purchase covers in sets - for example, a kit "Bulsan" designed for double or triple sofa and two chairs. Buyers say that these covers are not very "friendly" with dog and cat claws, there are puffs, because the material is very soft and easily stretches. The seams are even, neat and imperceptible, and the “skirt” rests on an elastic band, and such a cover can be pulled even on an angular sofa - it fits perfectly even without rollers.Price, like many Turkish covers budget - for a similar set you will have to pay about 5000-6000 rubles.

• Firm Ary offers stretch covers made of pressed knitwear, while the range of materials is huge - from one hundred percent cotton or flax to elastane and polyester. Buyers are very happy with a large selection of colors and patterns.
• Covers are most common "Burumcuk". It is also a stretch eurocover with a "skirt", produced in several colors from the violet, red and gray scale. They are characterized by good wear resistance, made of crepe.

• It is impossible not to mention a worthy domestic company "Unichol". Cases from this company do not change at all after washing - they do not shrink, do not change color and do not roll down. Wash them, by the way, also need not very often. It is easy to look after them, they differ in high wear resistance.

How to sew a cover on the sofa for the evening, see the next video.