Don't Buy New Furniture; Use Plaid Slipcovers Instead

There are few patterns so versatile as plaid.  At home in a traditional or rustic décor, plaid is equally appropriate in a modern condo or studio apartment.  There is a wide range of plaid slipcovers on the market that allow you to add this attractive pattern to your home without spending a lot of money on new furniture.  In fact, slipcovers offer further money savings by allowing you to use your old furniture longer by giving it a face lift of sorts.

The 101 Country Plaid Chair Skirted Slipcover features a conservative print in tan, berry, and olive.  This makes a great accent piece because the muted tones offer lots of options for additional pieces that will look great with it, offering lots of decorative ideas for its placement in your living room or bedroom.  The slipcover sells for $79.00, while other matching products are also available at various prices.  You can even purchase matching fabric at $14.00 per yard.  This is all found at slipcovershop.com.

At justslipcovers.com, you will find a variety of slipcovers in the Summer Plaid Skirted Pattern.  You can order slipcovers in this pattern for your ottoman, loveseat, sofa, or futon, with prices varying accordingly.  The fabric, which is 50% polyester and 50% cotton features a cheerful combination of greens, fuchsia, and cream.  Prices start at $27.39 for at ottoman and go to $89.00 for a full size futon.  Pillows and accents are also available.  At these prices, this is a great set of products for a dorm room or a first apartment.

Sometimes the best place to shop for products like these are at known retailers that specialize in home furnishings, like bedbathandbeyond.com.  Here you will find the Stretch Plaid Burgundy Loveseat Furniture Cover by Sure Fit.  This cover is made of 94% polyester with 6% spandex to give it a snug fit.  Use accessories and accents to give this cover the conservative or contemporary look you desire.  Use this attractive slip cover and save money on a replacement for your current loveseat.  It is available for $109.99.

You can brighten the look of your dining room and protect your furniture from spills and stains at the same time with black and white plaid Dining Chair Slipcover.  Made of 100% cotton, this slipcover was made to fit traditional chairs measuring 19 inches wide, 19 inches deep, and 40 ½ inches high.  It is easily removed to be machine washed as needed.  Each slipcover sells for $16.99 at countrydoor.com.

The design is in the texture rather than the print in the designer style Basket Creme Sofa Slipcover.  This lovely piece will work in just about any decorative theme.  It is made of 100% polyester and is machine washable.  It is sold at shopperguidestore.com for $86.95.  It is item number 423823.

The Sure Fit Arlington Plaid Sofa Slipcover fits so snugly, you cannot tell it is not the original upholstery.  You can find this product at overstock.com.  It features 100% cotton fabric in shades of cream and brown.  You can purchase this product for $39.99.