Sofa cover: how to decorate and protect furniture

A sofa cover is an important decorative element that can be used to give the room a cozy look.

However, the cover has not only an aesthetic function - it protects the furniture from pollution. The range of textile products is huge, and every housewife will be able to find a beautiful and practical product at quite affordable prices.

Appointment of a bedspread on a sofa

A sofa cover performs several functions at once. She:

• Protects upholstery of upholstered furniture from premature abrasion, accidental dirt, hooks. If the main task is to preserve the appearance of furniture, it is best to purchase a product made of dense and durable fabric.

• Warms. Upholstered in leather - artificial or natural - furniture looks solid, but in the cold season, such a coating is not always pleasant to the touch. To make a leather sofa not only comfortable, but also provide comfort, it is worth throwing a soft blanket over it that retains heat.

• Gives comfort. With the help of textiles, you can radically transform the interior of any room - bring luxury to the atmosphere, using capes made of artificial and natural fur; make the design more vivid by choosing beautiful silk bedspreads; emphasize the elegant interior with calm pastel products made from natural materials (linen or cotton).

Another indisputable advantage of a bedspread on a sofa is the ability to perfectly fit into the interior an upholstery material that is not suitable in color or texture. To do this, you just need to pick up a cape, combined with the whole decor of the room. This solution will help save time and money, since the need to replace furniture upholstery will simply disappear.

Those who want to cut costs can create a sofa cover on their own. For such an operation, sewing skills and about 5 hours of time will be required. Of the materials and tools you will need to stock up:

• fabric;
• decor (ribbons, applications and other elements that are planned to decorate the finished product);
• threads;
• sewing machine;
• overlock.

For those who do not know how to sew or do not want to spend time on needlework, there is always the opportunity to choose a finished product in the store.
Connoisseurs of original and exclusive things can order the tailoring of a bedspread for a sofa in the studio - there, according to the sketch, they will quickly and efficiently produce any model. Before contacting the master, you should decide what the ideal bedspread should be: choose the material, color, size and style.

In order for textiles to fit into the decor of the room, you need to take into account:

• area and interior space;
• color of the finishing material of the walls;
• color and pattern of furniture upholstery.

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Materials for sewing a cape on a sofa

On the shelves you can find home textiles created using a wide variety of fabrics of all possible textures, colors, styles and decorated with a variety of decorative elements.

The choice of fabric for a sofa cover depends on the financial capabilities of the buyer and the style in which the room is decorated.

The most commonly used for the manufacture of home textiles:

• tapestry;
• wool;
• velvet;
• linen;
• cotton.

Silk and fur are used less often, since their cost is much higher, and not everyone can afford a bedspread made of these materials.

Sophisticated and colorful silk and fluffy fur sofa covers will look great in the living room. Linen and cotton look less impressive, but are practical, durable and able to maintain their original appearance for a long time.

The cape can consist of a single piece of cloth, but products using the patchwork technique are also popular. Another common option is a bedspread lined with synthetic winterizer.

To diversify the interior, create a new mood in the room, you can use several capes made in different colors and styles.

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Capes for the home made of synthetic and natural fabrics

The bedspread on the sofa can be sewn from both natural and synthetic materials.

Synthetic

Products created from artificial fibers are durable, resistant to abrasion; they can be sent to the washing machine without fear that they will fade or lose their shape.

An acrylic sofa cover will serve you well for several years even with frequent washing: the material will not become covered with spools. Thanks to the structure of synthetic fibers, the dye is firmly held in the fabric, and capes made in a wide variety of colors will not lose their brightness and saturation.

Such products are ideal for allergy sufferers - they do not cause any reactions, but they reliably warm, decorate the room.

Fur

“A soft cape will make the sofa more voluminous; sitting on upholstered furniture covered with a fur blanket is unusually pleasant.

Fluffy bedspreads made of thick artificial or natural fur will bring an atmosphere of luxury to the atmosphere. A soft cape will make the sofa more voluminous; sitting on upholstered furniture covered with a fur blanket is unusually pleasant.

Before purchasing such an accessory, you should find out that ordinary washing using powder and water is unacceptable.

Fur products are recommended to be dry-cleaned. However, such a blanket will also need to be cleaned much less frequently than a fabric one, since it gets dirty less.

Terry

Pile terry cloth can be made from pure cotton or completely man-made. A soft fluffy terry blanket is comparable to fur in terms of comfort of use; The greatest similarity can be achieved by choosing a coating with a velor-like surface - such products have a shine and a special texture that is gentle to the touch.

tapestry

The modern tapestry bedspread on the sofa is different from those produced earlier. Traditional capes are woven fabrics with ornaments, while the cotton tapestries produced today are dense and durable products with various textures: imitation of weaving, various patterns or ornaments.

Silk and satin

Elegant bedspreads made of satin and silk are ideal for the bedroom. On a hot summer day, they will give a pleasant coolness to a person lying on a bed covered with such a product.

A thin and light satin sofa cover looks most advantageous in muted pastel shades. A good option is textiles, matched to the color of bed linen.

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Bedspread on a custom-shaped sofa

It is quite simple to pick up or sew a product on your own for standard furniture, however, for corner-shaped sofas, a bedspread can only be designed in an atelier.

The difficulty in choosing textiles is that the bedspread on the corner sofa must hold securely on all surfaces of the furniture. To prevent textiles from slipping, buttons, metal fittings, elastic bands or cords are usually used. It will not be difficult to sew buttons or an elastic band on your own, but to install the accessories you will need special skills and tools.

A textile protective coating for a corner sofa can consist of a single piece of cloth or of separate covers, and if the furniture is not located against the wall, but in the center of the room, then the back side should also be closed. To make such a cover, it will take much more material than a regular bedspread.

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Rules for choosing a cape on a sofa

“A heavy tapestry or fur cape on a sofa will look bad in a room if light silk curtains hang on the windows”

In order for the purchased product to fit exactly, before going to the store, you need to take measurements from the furniture - the coating will look neat only if it is sized. Too wide or short will not decorate the room.

Calculation of the exact dimensions is also necessary for the purchase of fabric, if you plan to order a cape in the atelier.

A few more tips to help you find the right product:

• The texture and color of the material should be in harmony with the whole environment and decor of the room. A heavy tapestry or fur cape on a sofa will look bad in a room if light silk curtains hang on the windows.

• Since the sofa is usually used for rest and relaxation, you should not choose bright acidic or aggressive colors, calm colors will be more appropriate.

• For apartments inhabited by animals, it is better not to choose silk or satin products - they will instantly show clues left by the pet's claws. Much stronger and more resistant to damage dense capes with a smooth surface.

• If the sofa is in the living room, and a large family uses it for relaxation, then it is advisable to purchase textiles that are resistant to stains, scuffs and accidental damage.

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Conclusion

A sofa cover is a simple and affordable way to improve the interior of a room, while protecting the furniture upholstery from abrasion and dirt. The best choice is products of well-known companies that produce quality products. They will last for several years, keeping their shape and color in their original form.

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