Blog posts of '2021' 'June'

In general, slipcovers have many inherent advantages that you wouldn’t be able to attain if you didn’t use them. However, specific attributes are way more beneficial to chairs than they are to other pieces of furniture, which is why we wanted to make a list of the main benefits of chair slipcovers.

Fixes Mismatched Furniture

We don’t know about you, but one of the most common things we see in houses is a chair that doesn’t match the other couches in the room. This is usually because the chair was bought separately or was given by a family member or friend. Despite that, there are times that the different color actually works well in the room, but most of the time it doesn’t. That’s when custom chair slipcovers come in handy. They can be made for the specific purpose of bringing your living room together. We have so many different colors and patterns available on our website; you’re bound to find a great combination that won’t necessitate changing the look of every other piece of furniture.

Adds Protection

Sure, slipcovers add a layer of protection to anything you put them on, but chairs are the most important ones that you need to do this for. In a majority of households, especially ones that only have one resident, chairs are probably the most used piece of furniture outside of the bed. Unfortunately, that means the chairs are going to go through a lot more wear and tear than other pieces—so, over time, they’ll just look worse compared to everything else. On top of standard wear and tear, chairs are more likely to receive stains or pieces of food stuck in them. Slipcovers will help protect them from that as well. If you’re going to take extra steps to safeguard anything in your house, you should always start with the chair.

Perfect for Rocking Chairs

Instead of using slipcovers, some people simply throw a blanket over their furniture. While this is a viable method, it doesn’t work very well for rocking chairs since the movement doesn’t allow the blankets to stay in place. Plus, when a rocking chair gets fully extended, the blanket might not fit it as well. On the other hand, customs slipcovers are a perfect solutuion. They are made to order based on the dimensions you give us. That way, no matter the configuration or how much you rock it, the slipcover will remain tightly on your chair.

Easier To Clean

Since chairs are significantly smaller than most couches, this makes slipcovers for chairs easier to clean. You won’t have as many pieces to remove, and once you get them all off, they won’t take up as much space in the washer. This will allow you to wash your slipcovers with other clothes and sheets more easily, instead of having to waste a cycle on only your couch slipcovers.

So you finally bought a new bed to replace that dingy one that you’ve had ever since you graduated—congrats! You’re moving up in the world! However, buying a new bed isn’t the end. Now that you have it, it’s time to make it look good in your current room. Here are the steps for properly dressing a bed and what you will need to do so.

Valance Sheet

For this list, we’ll start at the bottom of the bed and move up since that’s likely the way you will have to set yours up. The valance sheet isn’t a necessary addition, but it will make your bed look better overall. Its primary purpose is to cover up an unsightly bed frame or any boxes that you store underneath it. You put it on the bed frame before the mattress.

Mattress Protector

Before you get that mattress into place, you might want to enclose it in a mattress protector. Many people skip these because these plastic sheets are often loud and uncomfortable. They can be quite useful, however. They’ll protect your mattress from stains and spilled liquids that would normally be difficult to clean up. Plus, the protector can also shield you from allergens and bed bugs that may take up residence inside the bed.

Mattress Topper

If your mattress is kind of cheap or you decided to use a mattress protector, these toppers can help make your bed more comfortable overall. They usually go onto your bed like any other fitted sheet and are easy to remove for cleaning when necessary.

Sheets

Now it’s time for the most important step for properly dressing a bed: the sheets. These are what your body will be in contact with the most as you sleep, so you’ll want to make sure you are satisfied with them. The selection of sheets in stores can be limited, so if you really want a certain kind of material or color scheme for them, we’d recommend getting them custom-made. We have a vast selection of fitted mattress covers available online that you can customize to your heart’s desire, so be sure to check them out if you’re interested.

Comforter or Duvet

Regardless of what mattress topper you choose, it will be the centerpiece of your room. This is the part of the bed that everyone notices when they walk into the room, so pick something that matches the tone and style of your bedroom. Also, you’ll want to make sure that whichever one you get is comfortable to sleep under.

Pillows

No bed is complete without a set of pillows. Whether you have one or ten, your pillows will add to the feel of the room as a whole, so be sure to find some comfy and vibrant ones that will make sleeping in your new bed like a dream.

Most people only tend to redecorate their houses for Christmas or other occasional holidays, but true at-home decorators change the design of their homes depending on the season. Nothing quite beats the feeling that deep reds and oranges can give a house in the middle of autumn or soft pastels can bring in spring. If redecorating your whole home once every few months seems like too much, we recommend starting with just one room to get a feel for it. The best room to start with is the dining room since it’s a high-traffic location but not one with too much that you need to change. If you’re interested, read our list of easy ways to change up your dining room for each season.

Change up the Table Décor

No matter how you have your dining room set up, your table is the centerpiece of the room. Because of this, it’s the most important part to change if you want the room to have a different feel for each season. If you currently use placemats or a tablecloth, those will be the first things to swap. You should have a set of them for each season. Restocking your cabinets with season-themed dishes is another great way to give your dining room the appearance you want. Granted, guests won’t see them most of the time, but they’ll add to the overall feeling when everyone sits down to eat. Don’t worry; we didn’t forget about the chairs. They’re among the most notable parts of your table. The best way to change them is with dining chair covers. We have slipcovers available in any color you’ll need to match the season in our online store.

Set Up Decorations

This is probably the easiest way to change up your dining room for each season. Standard decorations are simple to set up and put back away. One good example is getting potted plants for the spring and summer seasons. Having a string of leaves hanging up would be great for autumn, and a couple of cute snowmen will fit well in winter. You should change any centerpieces or candles you have as well. And if you don’t already have them, add some to your home. Setting out a bowl of fresh fruit in the summer or a cornucopia full of vegetables in the fall are both great ways to spruce up your table. If you have candles, try to find scents and colors befitting each season. There are plenty of stores that will have just the fragrance you’re looking for.

Hang Up a Few Things

Environmental paintings are unrivaled for setting the mood for the time of year, so be sure to have one or two on hand for each season. They don’t have to be pictures of the outdoors, however. Finding ones that simply have the color scheme you want can also work effectively. If you don’t want to have that many picture frames on hand, we recommend buying a mirror or two. If you have them at the right angles, they’ll make the inside of your house look just like the world outside when your window treatments are open. There’s no better way to match the season than to reflect what’s right outside your window.