When scanning through page after page of couch cover choices, it can seem overwhelming to determine how to find that special one that is going to snugly embrace your favorite furniture. Imagine your disappointment after making your cover choice, waiting for it to arrive, and then finding that is just doesn't fit your furniture. Follow the simple tips below and make sure you order the cover that best fits your furniture.
As they say in carpentry, measure twice, cut once. The slip cover equivalent of this edict is that you need to carefully measure your couch in two areas, length and height. Your sofa is usually tallest at the back and that is where you want to measure for height. Then measure your sofa's length.
Once you have accurate measurements, if you find that your couch measurements are in between two size ranges of covers, opt for ordering the larger size. The smaller size cover may not quite span and cover your furniture and you certainly do not want to have to pay to return your cover and wait again for the proper size to arrive.
Stretchable couch covers are a different type of covering animal. A stretchy cover actually may work better if it is a bit smaller than the sofa or loveseat you want to cover. Because most memory stretch covers have spandex in their fabric blend, they have far more give when applying the cover to the furniture piece. This material choice also adheres more to the original furniture upholstery, providing a tighter fit overall. Remember this only applies to covers with stretchable material and elastic grips.
Sectional couches are now fair game for slip covering, a choice that really did not exist several years ago. Most companies that make covers now offer several different choices for sectional furniture. For the best fit, measure each piece of the sectional sofa separately. The perfect fit is not impossible to find. Simply spend a little extra time measuring and reap the benefits of furniture that looks as good as or better than new.