Important Suggestions To Follow When Selecting Practical Yet Stylish Futon Covers

July 30, 2009 by · Leave a Comment 

Modern futon covers add style to your futon as well as protect it. They are a great way to add style and life to your futon. The strong fabric cover will also serve to protect the futon below it and make the futon last much longer. When you buy a futon cover there will be a few things to look at. Measuring the mattress of your futon is the first thing you should do.
 
 Look at thickness as well as height and width. There are many different thicknesses of futon out there and you want a cover that will provide a good fit for your mattress. Skipping this step can lead to an expensive mistake as you could get stuck with a futon cover that will not fit. It is best to get a futon cover that comes with a zipper that allow you to easily remove them to wash them.
 
 Look at what type of fabrics and patterns you already have in the room where you keep your futon. The futon cover you select should blend in with the rest of the décor of the room. There are many great futon covers out there for very reasonable prices so finding one to match your home and your budget should not be difficult.
 
 Futon covers will usually run between $30 and $150. Know what your budget is before you start your search to help you narrow down your choices to the ones that fit your budget. Some styles of futon cover have a print covering both sides. These work well if you like to flip your mattress and keep the same look.
 
 Other styles of futon covers are printed on one side and solid on the other. This gives you the option of turning it over to give your space a somewhat different look. When you buy a window pane futon cover it will have a print on the top which will not go completely to the edges. There will be a solid color on the edges and back.