Futon covers are neat little accessories than can prove to be very useful to today’s futon owner. Here’s a list of why.
Futons by nature are simple pieces of furniture that have a basic frame and a foldable mattress on top.
The mattress is usually either a solid color or pattern, and you can buy the mattress color they show on display or order one special from the manufacturer.
But what if the mattresses are all colors that you don’t like?
Don’t throw out the baby with the bath water, meaning you should still buy the futon an its mattress if you find it comfortable and then buy a separate futon cover in a design you do like.
You’ll find this frees you to buy based on comfort and not color. By getting a separate futon color you’ll also be protecting the mattress underneath from basic spill stains and the occasional fabric tear.
You can extend the life of the mattress itself by protecting it with a cover. You will also have the option to change the cover and give that large piece of furniture a new look, thereby also changing the decor of your room.
For instance you could use that cover to decorate for spring, and then change again in the fall with a more autumn type pattern.
The covers are available in a nearly limitless range of colors and patterns. Depending on what the fabric is made of it can either be cheap or expensive, but be careful as you’ll get what you pay for.
You don’t want a completely flimsey cover, but you also don’t want something stiff and uncomfortable. If you buy online read the reviews by other shoppers.
If you buy in the store test the weight, read the sizes to be sure it will fit your mattress and that it feels good to your hands.
Fortunately these are the model of convenience. They are easy to remove and put back on, most are machine washable and they can look expensive without actually costing a lot.
