Recliner Slipcovers: A Buyers Guide
A recliner slipcover? We’ve had that chair for years – why in the world would we want a recliner slipcover? It’s not a want but a need, you say?
The coat of fresh paint picks the room right up! New window coverings and a shampoo for the carpet and upholstery add the fresh smell of ‘new’. Ah, it’s lovely. Lovely but not perfect? Oh… the chink in perfection: Ye old’ recliner. It almost looks worse cleaned, like its feathers have been ruffled.
Is a recliner slipcover our best choice? We’ve had the chair for almost as long as we’ve been married. We’ve napped with the babies, given rides to the toddlers on the footrest, and hugged away sadness when only the comfort of this recliner would do. It stays in this house, this we know for sure. But our beloved recliner has turned into a huge eyesore and reupholstering can be expensive.
We could cover this prized piece with a recliner slipcover. No, no, we are not talking about the recliner slipcover your grandmother used that was a twin bedspread in a previous life. The recliner slipcover of today stands as a work of art – really.
These recliner slipcover beauties will amaze you. The choices in fabric are phenomenal; all are stretchy in a variety of looks and patterns. You’ll find diamonds to pinstripes, nubby textures, even faux leather and suede. Your recliner will feel quite ‘u-la-la’ if you decide on a designer slipcover. One of the best features? Most, if not all, of these recliner slipcovers are machine washable – yes, even the faux leather and suede! Isn’t R and D grand?
These recliner slipcovers look so pleasing today because of the technology behind the stretchy fabrics and assembly. If your recliner has adorned your home for some time it may be a little wavy in parts; the seat and headrest have molded to accommodate your particular body. These recliner slipcovers made of stretchy fabrics have the ability to not only cover but also actually fit your chair. These recliner slipcovers are constructed to withstand the test of time; very important because of the reclining, sitting, reclining, sitting motion. As luck would have it, this breath of fresh air for your recliner can cost as little as $70, and bargains abound.
When it’s time to spruce up your home remember to include your recliner with a new slipcover or two. Maybe a hunter green for the holidays and something pastel for springtime?
Enhance Any Room with Recliner Slipcovers
A recliner slipcover might be the answer to a decorating dilemma if suddenly your chair resembles a large, bright lump in the middle of your living room floor. The new paint color is gorgeous; who knew it would make the recliner look pink?
A recliner slipcover might also be just the answer to your thrift-store bargain, first apartment or handme-down challenge. Recliner slipcovers are comfy, cozy and not homely.
A couple of different purposes are served with recliner slipcovers. One might be to hide the dated or worn persona of the recliner itself and another to enhance the entire space it influences. Recliners tend toward large so it’s important that this piece not only complement but enhance your room.
When shopping for a recliner slipcover, look for one that coordinates with the rest of your décor. Consider style, color, and texture. If your style leans toward the rustic, try a recliner slipcover with a nubby finish in an earthy color; for a more tailored look a pinstripe fabric or a new faux leather or suede might be the ticket. A softer room would be enhanced with a floral print or a yummy pastel. Where in the room will it be placed – is a brighter more interesting recliner slipcover called for or perhaps something more neutral, subdued? Do you want your recliner to POP or whisper?
To further enhance the room and new recliner slipcover add a splash of color with throw pillows or a soft cashmere coverlet.
Of late we’re all becoming more aware of the energy of our spaces and how important a part our surroundings play in our overall experience. We decorate our homes with furniture, art, and items that serve to make us feel good and enhance our spaces and ultimately our lives. Enhancing your space with a recliner slipcover may be more important than you realize. If you don’t love the way your chair makes you feel, enhance it with a new recliner slipcover and feel the difference.
Recliner Slipcovers Will Change Your Decor
Recliner slipcovers are like magic. Really. If you have an itch to change the way your home looks and you have a recliner, it will be a very easy (almost magical) experience to change your decor. Historically, recliners are huge; often demanding the focal point of your space. This happens only because they are comfortable beyond words (the snores tell it best) that we allow this to be so.
If you have the good fortune of owning one of these comfy beasts you may from time to time want to demonstrate your appreciation with a new recliner slipcover. You may even hear a soft hum as you finish stretching it on.
Blending homes can be décor-challenging – thank goodness for recliner slipcovers to ease some of the tension. For the most part, your furniture and the furniture of your new family are a fair match, when the recliner isn’t considered. Voila! Enter new and neutral recliner slipcover and the mismatch problem is solved. Décor restored and invigorated.
Your new roommate moved in with their orange and black plaid recliner and it sits next to your palerose Queen Anne winged-back chair? Not a problem! Recliner slipcovers are so economical you can pick one up yourself – call it a little welcoming gift! The machine washability of this recliner slipcover may prove a bit magical for this scenario too.
It really is an easy task and fun to change your décor using recliner slipcovers. If you have a change in mind for your home, but it has not taken form, let me make a suggestion. Shop around for recliner slipcovers! You will be impressed by the selection of fabrics, textures, and colors and decorating ideas will arrive fast and furious. Then you’ll know what décor-changing steps to take next, building around that comfy beast of course.



