You may be able to find your grandmother’s old slipcovers from the 1950’s lurking in the attic, but who would want to? The new ready made covers available come in a variety of colors and fabrics your grandmother could have only dreamed of back then.

You can use the slipcovers in new and interesting ways. One idea is to get swatches for fabrics that look like they would complement each other. Then, choose two that seem to harmonize or contrast beautifully.

The thing that makes this idea different is that you can order your sofa cushions in a different color than the overall slipcovers you have ordered. You put the main slipcover on the sofa, and then add the contrasting cushions. This makes an interesting visual image.

You might, for instance, try a blue sofa cover with blue and white striped cushion covers. This brightens up the room and gives it a more friendly feeling than you would get with the plain blue. If you want to heighten this effect, add other slipcovers for your room in the striped fabric, too.

If you’d rather go more conservative, you can always get slipcovers for your sofa with matching cushion covers, or no cushion covers at all. Using matching cushion covers gives your furniture an elegant tailored look. Having no cushion covers renders the sofa more cozy and accessible.

Also, if you have a slipcover for your sofa that is of a soft, smooth fabric, you might try adding a loveseat or chair slipcover in a textured fabric for a different kind of contrast. This works very well with neutral colors.

When you use these colors, the more different textures of slipcovers you can incorporate into your décor, the better. This lends itself to a natural, earthy atmosphere. To make the transformation of your living room complete, add splashes of green through the use of accent pillows. You will think you are in the great outdoors.

Your sofa is the centerpiece of your living room furniture. Use slipcovers that accentuate this fact. The color and fabric for your sofa should be the dominant theme. Plan your other pieces around that theme. Try a sofa covered in a warm red with other furniture covers of milder colors or whites.

Try to remember that your sofa is a very important piece of furniture in your living room. You can cover it in a drab color and hope it looks good. However, your sofa can be a source of visual impact if you choose your slipcovers well.

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