Animal Print Slip Covers Offer Attractive Economical Decorative Updates

Replacement furniture can be very expensive.  Give your home a touch of wild by adding animal print slipcovers to your current motif.  Whether your goal is to get a few more years out a tired old sofa or to liven up a second hand purchase in your dorm room, animal theme prints are very popular, and with good reason.  The natural earthy tones are easy to match to other pieces, while the hint of wild patterns give the whole room a modern lift.

Retailers like bedbathandbeyond.com are great places to start shopping for contemporary slip covers, like the Leopard Print Fitted Stretch Slipcovers.  These slipcovers come in three sizes, to fit your sofa, loveseat, or chair.  Choose one to create an accent piece or cover all three for a complete living room set.  Made of 95% polyester and 5% spandex, this print will give your studio apartment or condo just the decorative boost you have been craving.   Prices range from $44.99 to $64.99.

Deck out your loveseat or chair with the signature black and white stripes of the zebra.  The pattern gives you lots of decorative options, whether your ideas lean toward an entirely black and white room or if you choose to add a splash of bright red or teal.  This piece measures 66 inches by 90 inches and is available at amazon.com for $30.85.

The Powell Classic Tiger Stripe Skirted Slip Cover is designed to fit over a traditional straight back dining room chair.  Each cover is made of 82% rayon and 18% polyester for a soft feel and a crisp appearance.  These covers are machine washable, so they are excellent protection for your dining room furniture from spills and other accidents.  Each cover sells for $75.00 at csnstores.com.  Look for item number 741-229Z.

At thethemeroom.com, you will find the Cheetah Print Futon Cover in twin, full, or queen sizes.  Brighten up your bedroom with designer appeal with this 100% polyester, machine washable cover.  You can choose from three options:  natural gold, brown, and white cheetah print, or aqua or hot pink cheetah print.  Pick that pattern that best suits your taste and sense of style.  Prices range from $69.00 to $95.00.

You can create a whole new room with the Giraffe Collection at fantasticfutons.com.  More than just futon covers, ottoman covers are also available, as well as pillow, chair and loveseat slip covers.  Choose one or all of them for an earthy look with a taste of the wild African Savannah.  All covers are designed with a three-side zipper construction to make them easy to remove for cleaning and replace when done.  In fact, you can even purchase matching fabric at this site for $18 per yard.  Prices on furniture covers range from $37.50 for an ottoman cover to $67.50 for a full size futon cover.

A great accent to an otherwise simply decorated room, the zebra slip cover for Parson's Armless Chair at animalprintessentials.com is made to fit like the chair's original upholstery.  Fabric is a blend of 82% rayon and 18% polyester, and is soft and inviting while the pattern is crisp and beautiful.  This product sells for $49.99.