There's more to life than sopping up yet another grape juice puddle from a cotton twill sofa cushion -- and that's why slipcovers are a popular choice for busy families on the go. Toss 'em in the washing machine and that stain is no more.
However, the slouchy, ill-fitting look some slipcovers create means living rooms may look more shabby than chic. But a snug-fitting cover in a modern design can transform a plain room into a stylish one, with little cost or effort.
Made to fit a variety of sofas, chairs and ottomans, slipcovers come in a range of colours and patterns to suit different decorating styles.
"With a slipcover, you can protect your good-quality furniture from wear and tear -- from your little loved ones and from your hairy, four-legged ones," says Ernesto Cohan, president and designer of Stretch and Cover slipcovers.
