LITTLE ROCK — It’s all too easy to end up with a slipcover that is too long, too bulky or too loose instead of one that fits just right. Here are a few brands that usually fit well and come in a variety of styles and colors:
Sure Fit:
Its slipcovers can be found at your local Bed Bath & Beyond and J.C. Penney stores, at overstock.com and at surefit.net. Sure Fit, one of the largest slipcover manufacturers in the United States, offers choices from traditional, floral one-piece slipcovers to stretchy, leather two- and three-piece slipcover sets.
Prices range from $50 for a one-piece cover to more than $150 for a two- or three-piece cover.
Simply Shabby Chic:
Its slipcovers by Rachel Ashwell provide a counterpoint to Sure Fit’s minimalistic, modern lines and often monochromatic color schemes. Floral patterns and ruffled skirts abound.
Ashwell designs for the ultrafeminine home. Costs range from $30 to $40 for simple covers for wooden dining chairs to $70 to $125 for sofa covers.
Bemz:
If you own a piece of Ikea furniture that you’re dying to spruce up, look no farther than bemz.com
The Stockholm-based company has designed slipcovers specifically for the most popular Ikea sofas, cushions and armchairs. Fun and funky patterns abound, and fresh colors add spice to Ikea’s modern designs. Costs range from $50 for a cushion cover to about $500 for a sleeper-sofa cover.
HomeStyle, Pages 33 on 02/19/2011