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In these times of economic uncertainty it’s not surprising to hear in the news that many people are putting their home improvement plans on hold. With the general cost of living rising, we’re all having to prioritize our spending and stretch our paycheck further, so extra expenses such as new furniture tend to take a backseat.

However, if you can’t stand looking at that awful 1980s pattern on your old couch, don’t despair! With slipcovers it’s possible to give a whole room a totally new look without going over-budget.

Ready made slipcovers come in sizes designed to fit most standard size seats, such as sofas, loveseats and armchairs, as well as recliner and wingback chairs. And it’s not just your living room that can benefit from a makeover with slipcovers. Dining chair slipcovers are also available, which is great if you do a lot of entertaining and want to give dress up your room for special occasions. Slipcovers are relatively cheap to buy, with sofa covers costing as little as $60 each - even less if you shop around and find a clearance sale! Compare this to the high cost of buying a brand new set of living room furniture and you can save yourself hundreds of dollars!

Reupholstery is expensive too, and hardly worth doing if your furniture’s fairly old and well used. A real advantage of slipcovers is that they’re fully removable. This means firstly it’s easy to take them off for washing, and secondly you can change to a different set whenever you like. For example, you may want to have a favorite set that you only use on special occasions such as holidays or family get-togethers.

You may be surprised at the improvement slipcovers can make to your room’s overall appearance and mood. They’re the ideal solution if you’ve got mismatched upholstery. If you’ve furnished your home with a mix of thrift store bargains and hand-me-downs, you’ll know what I mean! They’re also brilliant for completely hiding faded, torn or stained upholstery that you’d rather not have on view, or for covering up wooden legs.

If you’re keen to give your couch a budget makeover but are worried that you won’t be able to find a slipcover that fits properly, why not give it a go anyway? There are all sorts of tricks you can use to get a slipcover to fit awkward furniture. For instance, foam batting from any craft store, or even an old blanket, can work wonders. You can use it to add padding to narrow or wooden arms, and on slippery faux leather upholstery you can fit it over the seat before you fit your slipcover, to ensure it doesn’t slip off.

Decorating with Surefit slipcovers is a great way to save money, make your home more inviting and do your bit for the planet by extending the life of your old furniture and keeping it out of landfill.