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Slipcovered sofas

Mom2Dogs — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:19:17 GMT

I didn't want to hijack @Oznell's post of the fall decorating schemes, so I am starting a new thread with my question.

I am thinking about a new sofa and always liked the look of slipcovers.

Is that a 'brand name' or do some sofa's have that option.

I have purchased many sofa's in my life time but never had the option for slip covers. If anyone has had this style, did you like it and were they easy to remove and clean...then put back on?

I don't want to make any errors, furniture is expensive!

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bonnie f — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:45:39 GMT

I have at least 3 sets of the sure fit miracle mink furniture covers.. i have a sofa and a chair.. i think they look nice on my furniture... my furniture is about 7 yrs old... its still in good condition, but i wanted something to protect it from stains etc.. you tuck them in but they still do move around a bit.. you need to re-adjust it when you get up... but i still really like them.. i think they are worth it..

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jackthebear — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:55:01 GMT

@Mom2Dogs wrote:
I didn't want to hijack @Oznell's post of the fall decorating schemes, so I am starting a new thread with my question.

I am thinking about a new sofa and always liked the look of slipcovers.
Is that a 'brand name' or do some sofa's have that option.

I have purchased many sofa's in my life time but never had the option for slip covers. If anyone has had this style, did you like it and were they easy to remove and clean...then put back on?

I don't want to make any errors, furniture is expensive!

B086M7P4LM from Amz, they look nice and washable for the price I love them, easy to put on compared to other

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 00:55:03 GMT

@bonnie f ....I have a similar slip cover that I use on a chair that the dog likes...but what I am talking about are fitted slipcovers that are for each cushion..that comes from the factory.

It allows the consumer to pick the cover and they are custom to the sofa. I did not know if this is a brand name sofa or if some sofas mfg. offer that option.

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50Mickey — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:06:38 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

Pottery Barn sells slipcovered sofas. You select the fabric. You can check out some styles online.

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Kachina624 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:09:08 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Pottery Barn is famous for their slip covered sofas. Here are a few but there are many more on their website. I've never had one, no patience to be constantly adjusting and smoothing.

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sweetee2 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:12:53 GMT

Slipcovers can and are a real pain in the butt. Every time you sit on them they slip or slide out of place. THAT being said I have had one on my couch in the kitchen for probably 20 years. What I did was put 2 on it. The first one was a neutral beige that you tuck in and covers to the floor. The top one is the one they sell here that like the flaps that goes over the arms and down the back in a floral pattern that works with my kitchen.

If your going to sit on it off and on all day I would bag it.

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WRXtoo — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:17:55 GMT

As mentioned, Pottery Barn is one source. I have a Mitchell Gold chair and ottoman from 1995 that's slipcovered. I've washed the covers many times and I'm still amazed at how great it looks, no shrinking or weirdness in fit. It looks like a regular upholstered chair. I love that I can throw it in the wash!

ETA: These covers came with the chair/ottoman, very fitted, the back cushion and seat are both zippered.

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GenXmuse — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:21:44 GMT

I have a Pottery Barn sofa that came with slipcovers where the back pillows and seat pillows all have separate covers along with a piece that covers the rest. It doesn't shift and holds up well. I've had it for 10 years and it's still as good as new and I have four kids and two dogs plus a cat.
You can buy different slipcovers to change it out at PB or Etsy sellers who have much more variety of fabric choices.

The downside is the cost. It was more than I wanted to pay but I've definitely been getting my money's worth.

Another option is Ikea. I know people consider it more for younger people just starting out because it very affordable, but even the people my age like it and when I've visited, I found it quite comfortable.

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NickNack — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:27:39 GMT

My sister has a sofa with slipcovers from Pottery Barn, and she loves it. She's had it for around four years, and it's held up great. She takes the cushions off and washes them, and doesn't think it's difficult to do at all.

You do not need to adjust the cushions/covers at all. It's a beautiful sofa.

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KittySoftPaws — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:44:42 GMT

My Mother worked in furniture sales for years and when I got my first home I needed to buy new couches etc. I have cats and she told me you must get slipcovered sofas for several reasons. One, you can remove the cover to wash them and that makes all the difference in the world, so easy and also if you ever change your decor, you can just get a new slipcover and keep the same couch, such a savings and now it looks like you bought a brand new couch! I have a Pottery Barn sofa with a denim slipcover and I love it. The couch is awesome and I can ALWAYS get a new slipcover for it whenever I want. PB is great for sofas, was delivered in perfect condition, have had it for years now, but can still get covers for it. To me, it's a no brainer to get slipcovered furniture. I have chairs too and a slipcovered headboard for my bed.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:49:06 GMT

Love the Pottery Barn sofas...you also might want to check out Wayfair. I also love slipcover sofas. Good luck with your new sofa!

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stevieb — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 01:51:06 GMT

Slipcovers can be a cozy look but unless they fit well I'm not a fan. I think the retailers selling sofas intended to be slip covered are a better bet than those bought separately and mass produced. Years ago, folks used to have slip covers customs made to fit their specific pieces and possibly still do, but even those often didn't work to me.

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chi5925 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 02:27:53 GMT

Here is my slipcovered sofa. The covers were custom made but quite inexpensive. As you can see, it's a 3 cushion/3 back pillow sofa and each pillow + cushion has it's own slipcover which has a zipper. If you take all cushions and pillows off, there is one huge slipcover over the entire sofa.

LOVE them! Washable....I just toss in washer and then dryer and no shrinkage and zip right back on.

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phoenixbrd — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 04:34:16 GMT

@chi5925 Love how you coordinated the pillows on the sofa with the rug/sofa. Is that a tepee in the background?

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Lilysmom1 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 08:56:44 GMT

@phoenixbrd , I think it is a sailboat. LM

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panda1234 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:08:34 GMT

@Mom2Dogs Ikea sells these sofas and matching chairs at an affordable price.

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panda1234 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 10:25:01 GMT

@sweetee2 wrote:

Slipcovers can and are a real pain in the butt. Every time you sit on them they slip or slide out of place. THAT being said I have had one on my couch in the kitchen for probably 20 years. What I did was put 2 on it. The first one was a neutral beige that you tuck in and covers to the floor. The top one is the one they sell here that like the flaps that goes over the arms and down the back in a floral pattern that works with my kitchen.
If your going to sit on it off and on all day I would bag it.

@sweetee2 Just a tip to keep your slipcover from moving. Go to the $ store and purchase a foam Noodle that is used in a swimming pool. They are about 4' long and you can buy two and cut to fit. When you are tucking in the cover shove the noodle down in all the way down on top of the cover. This can be used on the back and sides of the chair or sofa. I hope this was not confusing....it really works.

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Mom2Dogs — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 12:37:51 GMT

Thanks for the replies...just what I was looking for, the good and the bad. I like the idea of washing the covers and possibly changing out for the season. Thanks!!

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skatting44 — Tue, 09 Aug 2022 15:24:31 GMT

@Mom2Dogs

I had custom slip covers made for my sofa & loveseat by a local upholster.

Calio corners fabric company used to have names of upholsters that they did reagular business with so , it would be easy to check for customer satisfaction.