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There are various reasons people use futon covers. They add a level of versatility to the color or style of a room; they cover worn or torn spots that have not yet been repaired in your mattress; they help cover stubborn spills, dirt and stains that will not come out of your futon. In addition, they allow you have some mental distance between where you sleep and your guests sit.

For those who are really tired of the same bland color all the time in their living space, the futon cover gives an opportunity to be a chameleon and change the look of a space. Because futon covers come in a wide range of colors and patterns, it is possible to create just about any kind of look you want. Many are made of fluid repellent or fluid resistant materials and have a fitted edge made of elastic to adjust to almost any size frame.

Adjustable covers tuck beneath the futon or inside the arm and back folds to give a neat, tight fit. When possible, avoid covers with Velcro fasteners or buttons. They are cumbersome and time-consuming. Zippers, which can be hidden away, are almost always best. If you want a permanent change, most futons come with an original cover that has a zipper. It can be replaced with something more vibrant or suitable for your current design palette. Microfiber covers seem to be all the rage simply because they transform the futon into something a little more upscale and luxurious.

Futon slipcovers seem to have revolutionized the idea of what a futon can become in the 21st century. The abundance of cable and internet design shows have provided countless ideas for both the futon and its “makeover” component: the futon cover. Those who seek to reorganize space, refurbish furniture, or save room elements that have some sentimental value have turned to the futon cover to save the day.

Often, a permanent stain or a rip in the base cover has spelled disaster for a typical sofa. These damaged pieces of furniture are shipped off to the furniture graveyard and released into the hands of friendly strangers at yard sales. The slipcover has revived quite a few futons and saved them from similar doomed fates. Saving the futon is not only an environmentally friendly approach, but it also helps futon owners save money and hold on to furniture that is still quite functional.

As a bed, the futon also sometimes needs an added level of versatility and protection. Many who use the futon for sleeping space are quite squeamish imagining the scores of people who may sit their bottoms on the same place where they sleep. The futon mattress cover offers a workable solution to this dilemma. It acts as an extra guard against spills and gives the person who is sleeping on the futon a bit more ease at putting their head or face on the same fabric. Often made of plastic or some anti-allergen material, futon mattress covers can be easily used beneath sheets or covers to add an extra layer between the futon and the body that sleeps on the futon. Many are designed to minimize noise and provide waterproof protection against spills and bed-wetting.

There are many benefits of futon covers. They provide a cosmetic change that can be more appealing to homeowners than the bland styles typically produced by a manufacturer. They also assist remodeling efforts by making it easy and affordable to transform a space into something that homeowners and their guests will love. Decide on the purpose for your cover and select a dazzling color or pattern, and you are on your way to boundless futon makeover joy.