How to Use Slipcovers

One of the most expensive elements of owning a home is furnishing it. When it comes to choosing seating, you want to go with pieces that are both pretty and practical. If you have a lifestyle where you want things a little more laid back, slipcovers may be right up your alley. Learn how to use slipcovers in this HGTV video:

The arm dining chair featured in this video is covered in a white cotton duck slipcover. While having white chairs would ordinarily make parents or pet owners cringe, white slipcovers can simply be removed and washed with bleach, and the white will stay bright forever.

Slipcovers are ideal for pieces that are antique or have sentimental value as they do not affect the structure or the value of the original pieces in any way.

Slipcovered furniture is also a great option for people who want a more casual look in their home. Usually a lot of linens or cotton ducks are used as far as upholstery is concerned.