Futon Cover

A futon cover, or sometimes called a futon slip cover, is placed over a futon and is used for two main purposes. First, a futon cover protects the futon from dust and wear. It is much easier to wash a futon cover than the mattress. Second, a futon cover serves as a decoration for the futon. Most futon mattresses come in a plain color and are not decorated. A futon cover adds a unique decorative style to the futon.

There are many different types of futon covers. When looking for a futon cover you need to think about two things: material and design.

Futon Cover Material
There is now a wide assortment of futon cover materials available to you.

Leather and Suede Futon Cover - A leather futon cover provides durability and a contemporary look. Additionally, a ligher colored leather futon cover can keep you feeling cool in the summer time.

Vinyl Futon Cover - Vinyl futon covers are an alternative to leather covers at an attractable price. These covers look and feel very similar to leather but costs much less. Vinyl futon covers are also easy to clean.

Suede and Velvet Futon Cover - These futon covers offer exquisite comfort and softness. They are good for futons that are not highly used and in areas where the temperature is not too hot as they are more difficult to clean.

Corduroy and Denim Futon Cover - These futon cover offers a natural rugged feel. Denim futon covers have become popular recently due to its durability and natural feel.

Microfiber Futon Cover - The microfiber material is used in today’s finer sofas. Microfiber futon covers look and feel similar to suede yet are easier to maintain and clean. They also do not leave lint or dust and are recommended for allergy sufferers.

There are many more types that futon cover materials including the basic machine washable cloth that we can list here. You can find more information on futon cover materials on the Internet.

Futon Cover Design and Decoration
After you have chosen the material for your futon cover, the next step is to decide on the design and decoration. First, consider the color of your walls and carpet or floor. Make sure that you choose a color for the futon cover that fits your room. Second, the material of the futon cover you choose may limit you to some designs. For example if you chose a leather futon cover, you probably can’t get a floral design for the cover. Make sure that you take both the material and the design you want into consideration. Some suggestions on designs include a themed approach where futon cover fits in a theme with the rest of the room. Again, use your imagination and have fun in choosing a futon cover.