topic Re: White Slipcovers in Home

White Slipcovers

wilma — Fri, 14 May 2021 17:28:29 GMT

I've been seeing a lot of rooms with white slip covers lately. I don't think it's something I would choose to do.

It's obviously a way to cover up your old sofas and definitely less expensive than buying new furniture. Maybe some people are covering their printed or colorful sofas to get that neutral minimalist look that's been out there for awhile?

Here are a few photos I found. What do you think? Do you use white slipcovers?

The beautiful view definitely adds some color to the space. Not loving the pillows and coffee table though.

I kind of like the neutral vibe with the darker pillows, but it still needs a bit more color pop for me. I don't understand the table pushed up against the furniture at all.

I like the wall color, pillows, & colorful accessories with the white slipcovers. Looks like a light, fun, & cheery space. I'd probably select fewer but larger artwork to replace all the smaller ones.

The shades of aqua and blue, along with the shells, give this room a beachy vibe. If I had a place near the beach it would be nice to decorate like this. Plus, the slipcovers would protect my furniture from sand and sunscreen.

The floor & windows are beautiful! I also like the ceiling, pillows, fireplace, and shelves. I like greenery, but I don't care for the choice of the cuttings in the vases, or their placement on the mantel. I'd prefer a few plants in pots. I also don't like the coffee table, dark pink throw, yellow print on the chair, or the curtains.

I like this one a lot. I love the architecture of the room. The fireplace, built-ins, and floor are very nice. I like the blue printed pillows and most of the accessories.

Re: White Slipcovers

Love my grandkids — Fri, 14 May 2021 17:53:42 GMT

@wilma I've never ever liked white furniture and that includes slip covers.

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DREAMON — Fri, 14 May 2021 17:58:53 GMT

I love all of these rooms as I am a more neutral color person.

I really like the look of white slipcovers and many homes in my area have them.

The problem is we have family here for a good part of the year and they would last about 1 day with my little grandsons running around with cookies and candy, running in from the pool, coming in and throwing themselves on the sofa after a sweaty bike ride in the summer...I don't think I could even sit on white and be confident it would stay clean.

I don't see white slipcovers or even very light furniture in my future

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BirkiLady — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:10:17 GMT

Aren't white slip covers for the very casual life (i.e. beach homes, cabins, etc.)? For those who need something easy to clean?

From what I've seen (in CA relative's second homes), they simply launder those slip covers when necessary. It saves having to replace their furniture during those months of entertaining guests with families who love to frolic on the beach and enjoy their boats.

Once the guest season is over, the slip covers are removed and they are able to enjoy their furniture again.

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Somertime — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:19:36 GMT

My family has used slipcovers since I was a child. They were put on after Spring cleaning and stayed on until Fall cleaning and it gave a fresh, light look and a different perspective without changing any furniture.

I have had custom slipcovers made in white to cover my living room furniture during the warmer months and to change the look of the room, easily and quickly. A pleasure with children, off in the washer, all clean......no fuss, no muss! I would not purchase any furniture that was only slipcovered.

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Oznell — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:31:04 GMT

@wilma, pretty pictures, and I totally agree with @Somertime -- nicely tailored slipcovers are charming.

When they're well done, they give a jaunty, carefree look to a room.

For the many people who love the ethereal look of white couches, but not the hazards and the maintenance, white or cream slipcovers are ideal. So practical! Your pet, your child, your guest who spills their tea-- no problem. Whisk them off, wash (you can even bleach them if you have to), and slip them on. A way of having upholstery that always looks fresh.

I don't have them now, but I've had white ones in the past, maybe 10 or 15 years ago, and we absolutely loved them-- washed like a dream, and looked airy and great with our living room colors....

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faeriemoon — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:43:51 GMT

I love white slip covers but I don't have them. I wonder if jeans leave blue marks on them like they do on my light colored leather car seats.

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Katcat1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 18:57:23 GMT

The problem with white is the cleaning. I think they look good in a room but if you have a large family this is not a good choice.

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Mz iMac — Fri, 14 May 2021 19:38:31 GMT

White slip covers and/or furniture = no pets or children.

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feline groovy — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:16:51 GMT

Not my thing - nor are most white things. I like color too much.

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DREAMON — Fri, 14 May 2021 20:22:15 GMT

@faeriemoon wrote:
I love white slip covers but I don't have them. I wonder if jeans leave blue marks on them like they do on my light colored leather car seats.

@faeriemoon ,

I would think so. My Brother and SIL had a Barbecue/Pool Party at their house a few years ago and apparently someone had self tanner on who sat on their cream colored sectional sofa.

They had it professionally cleaned but after about a week the stains resurfaced. They ended up donating it......would you believe they got another cream colored sectional..go figure.

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Foxxee — Fri, 14 May 2021 21:15:38 GMT

I think they add a homey touch, but no white for me and too casual for my style.

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Citrine1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 22:34:26 GMT

I love the white slipcovers and the overall look of the light colored rooms, but it just doesn't work with my lifestyle (grandkids and dogs that are heavy shedders).

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Mombo1 — Fri, 14 May 2021 22:45:42 GMT

They look like sheets to me. Just not practical for my home.

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faeriemoon — Fri, 14 May 2021 23:09:14 GMT

@DREAMON wrote:
@faeriemoon wrote:
I love white slip covers but I don't have them. I wonder if jeans leave blue marks on them like they do on my light colored leather car seats.
@faeriemoon ,
I would think so. My Brother and SIL had a Barbecue/Pool Party at their house a few years ago and apparently someone had self tanner on who sat on their cream colored sectional sofa.
They had it professionally cleaned but after about a week the stains resurfaced. They ended up donating it......would you believe they got another cream colored sectional..go figure.

@DREAMON That's a disaster! Washable is one thing, but many stains don't wash out. I don't think white slip covers would be all that easy to maintain even though they are "washable."

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stevieb — Sat, 15 May 2021 14:51:10 GMT

Some of these rooms, to me, are appealing in spite of the slipcovers and not because of them.

I make no bones about it, regardless of color, I don't care for slipcovers. Casual, maybe, but they always look ill-fitting. Not a fan but were I to have them, off-white in a rugged material like denim would be an option. I'm simply not obsessed with keeping them clean because most of them can be pretreated, bleached and washed.

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spiderw — Fri, 14 May 2021 23:26:16 GMT

I do not care for white slipcovers and these rooms have little appeal for me in decor. Maybe it's too much white, I like some color and warmth.

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Drythe — Fri, 14 May 2021 23:36:32 GMT

@Somertime wrote:
My family has used slipcovers since I was a child. They were put on after Spring cleaning and stayed on until Fall cleaning and it gave a fresh, light look and a different perspective without changing any furniture.

I have had custom slipcovers made in white to cover my living room furniture during the warmer months and to change the look of the room, easily and quickly. A pleasure with children, off in the washer, all clean......no fuss, no muss! I would not purchase any furniture that was only slipcovered.

@Somertime

This is the way we use them, just in June, July, and August, also roll up and put away the wool rugs. Hello Summer!

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sceniccoast — Sat, 15 May 2021 00:37:08 GMT

@wilma

Pic 1 - is all about the views! Only item I like in the space is the coffee table.

Pic 3 - my favorite of all! The beautiful, soft wall colors blend very well & overall the colors & style are just so cheery & calming. The coffee table adds a nice contrast to all the white, etc. I also would prefer larger art pieces. I could easily make this my home.

Pic 4 - The aqua/white room is also beautiful. But, as much as I like the wall of windows, when it's very bright outside, it may be a little too much in the room while reading or watching TV, etc.

EDIT: sorry forgot about the subject .. depends on a persons lifestyle. They wouldn't work in our home with 3 pets, one of them being our black lab that sheds all over.

All the other rooms, not interested. Thank you for sharing.

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ECBG — Sat, 15 May 2021 00:59:42 GMT

@wilma

Love the white room with the blue pillows and another. Just lovely!