Choosing a quality bedspread for a sofa: tips and tricks

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A sofa is an indispensable piece of furniture that is present in every home. It decorates the living room, bedroom, any other room. A reliable and durable blanket for the sofa allows you to maintain the appearance of the furniture in its original condition for a long time. It protects the upholstery from abrasion and contamination. Manufacturers produce products of different types: standard size, sofa deck and corner model. The overall mood of the interior depends on the choice of bedspread.

Functional features of the product

Bedspreads and capes on sofas and beds have been used in everyday life for a very long time. Practicality and a wide selection of materials allow housewives to choose different shades and models of products.

Functions of bedspreads:

• protection of furniture upholstery from abrasion and damage;
• increasing the service life of furniture products;
• giving the room a cozy atmosphere;
• updating the appearance of old and shabby furniture.

Thanks to the huge selection of fabrics, capes can be changed to suit your mood. Changing the paintings updates and transforms the interior.

Advantages and disadvantages

The main advantages of bedspreads made from modern materials are:

• exquisite appearance;
• pleasant soft texture;
• safety, hypoallergenic;
• breathability;
• good hygroscopicity;
• strength, wear resistance.

In addition, synthetic fabrics are lightweight and relatively low cost. They also do not require special care conditions.

The disadvantages of decorative coatings include:

• the ability to cause allergies - most often this applies to products made from sheep or camel wool;
• difficulty of care - expensive delicate fabrics require special professional care;
• accumulate static electricity - synthetic fabric not treated with a special composition becomes highly electrified.

When washed, a blanket on a corner sofa may “sag” or become deformed - this feature must be taken into account when choosing a blanket.

Blankets

This is a large rectangular canvas made of fabric or fur. Additional elements can be sewn onto it to protect the supporting sides of the sofa.

A blanket can partially cover the sofa if it is against the wall, or completely cover the furniture, including the back wall.

Types of fabrics

Tapestry. The most ancient and durable decorative fabric has retained its popularity to this day. Due to its durability, beautiful appearance and ease of maintenance, this material is often found in modern homes. Various ornaments and designs on the canvases make the interior unusual and unique.

Natural fibers (silk, satin or satin fabrics). Currently, polyester fibers are added to such threads. Thanks to them, durable, crease-resistant panels are obtained. They are often used in a strict interior, for example, high-tech.

Fur capes. Fur bedspreads are also in fashion. They create additional luxury in the home and look rich and aesthetically pleasing. It is especially comfortable to be on them when it is cold and slush outside. In the summer, such capes should be replaced with lighter options, because fur in summer does not look as impressive as in winter.

Fur products require additional care. They need to be dry cleaned periodically. They attract dust and dirt. Disadvantages also include their rapid abrasion and matting.

Terry fabric. Has fine pile. In appearance, terry cannot be compared with fur, but it is not so demanding to care for. In addition, such fabrics are much cheaper than fur products. They are pleasant to the touch and have a silky shine.

Acrylic canvases consist entirely of synthetics. Because of this, they have increased electrification and poor air permeability. Such materials have a soft and pleasant to the touch surface, do not fade or wrinkle after washing.

Acrylic panels can decorate any interior, regardless of what furniture is located there. Acrylic bedspreads are suitable for both corner and straight sofas, as well as armchairs and chairs.

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Purpose of covers

A sofa blanket is one of the popular decorative elements and provides reliable protection for your furniture.
Why do you need to buy a sofa blanket? Its main purpose is to perform several essential functions.

1. Reliable protection against mechanical damage and premature wear. The use of covers will extend the service life of upholstered furniture for decades. Factory upholstery will retain its attractiveness and integrity.
2. Warming. In the cold season, genuine leather upholstery will not provide warmth. Such material is not always pleasant to the touch during cold weather. A soft, warm blanket on the sofa will make the relaxation process more comfortable.
3. Room interior decoration. A high-quality, stylish bedspread always decorates the living space. With its help, you can bring something new and original into the usual home design. A wide variety of sofa bedspreads in stores will allow you to choose a product to suit any style.

   
   A chic soft and fluffy blanket will warm you in winter and become a real interior decoration.

Basic rules when choosing

An interior detail such as a bedspread can decorate or ruin the appearance of the room. Before choosing a product, you should understand several nuances:

• The model must correspond to the general interior of the room. If the room contains old things and furniture, then a modern bedspread made of beautiful fabrics will definitely not fit there.
• The patterns of furniture and curtains should be combined with each other. It is advisable that they be in the same color combination.
• If the bedspread does not completely cover the furniture, it should be the same color as the sofa upholstery.
• To avoid mistakes, you should choose neutral tones for the bedspread. Colors of similar shades are not striking and create harmony and a unified style in the room.

When selecting bedspreads among new products, you should take into account the above rules. Then the appearance of the room will bring true pleasure from staying in it.

Cut options

Capes differ not only in color and material, the designs are also different. The following models are popular:

1. Bedspreads are rectangular in shape and standard size. They can cover a sofa, armchair, bed, or hide while sleeping. They are made from different materials and come in a wide variety of colors.
2. Blankets are one of the options for capes. Such products are sewn from acrylic, fleece, wool, microfiber, in different sizes and colors. If you choose the right blanket for your sofa, it will not only protect the upholstery, but will also become an interior decoration. Soft, fluffy and warm, it can also be used as a rug or blanket.
3. Covers with elastic are convenient for active use of the sofa, as well as in a house where there are children. The products do not slip and do not need to be constantly adjusted.
4. Stretch covers - designed for corner sofas and furniture of non-standard shape, sewn to order. Most often they consist of several elements: for the seat, armrests, backrest. One of the variations of this model is Euro covers made of elastic fabric. They are universal, suitable for sofas of different sizes, as they can stretch.

Capes and blankets usually cover only the seat and back, leaving the armrests exposed. In some cases, they can partially cover the upholstery, the main thing is that there is harmony in color. If you know how to beautifully cover a sofa, you can choose an oversized bedspread. It will hang down to the floor, cover the armrests or even the back surface of the backrest. Sometimes it is thrown at an angle or diagonally.

Elegant Chester sofas - configurations, sizes, design features

Carpets for sofas and armchairs, the so-called sofa decks, are also popular. They are sewn from dense but pleasant-to-touch fabric; they usually use dark colors with patterns, so dirt on such coverings is hardly noticeable.

Carpets are not suitable for all interior styles - they look best in a rustic or ethnic style.

Cover

Plaid

Cape with elastic band

Tension cover

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