Many people would regard a white couch as an impractical choice, and if it’s an upholstered version, they’d be correct: The bad snow-hued couch will probably seem dingy ahead of its time. However, if this couch has a slipcover in a machine-washable cloth, it may be the most practical choice whatsoever.
That’s correct, a white couch can be simple to maintain.
Fans of white slipcovers know that white is secretly simple to keep pristine. As Shabby Chic founder Rachel Ashwell once told Victoria magazine,”White denim is great if your kids are young, and as they age you can switch to white linen. White is always good, as it could be bleached.” That’s correct, the not-so-secret weapon is bleach.
Whether you acquire a piece of furniture using a white slipcover or you add you to an older piece, a white slipcover is a traditional look that spans many decorating styles. Slipcovers are not just for the couch either: Dining room chairs, headboards and other upholstered pieces may also benefit from a slipcover. Here are 12 rooms to inspire you to offer white slipcovers a go.
Dreamy Whites
Can you imagine that this living room belongs to a mom of five who lives on a horse ranch? Maria of this site Dreamy Whites has figured out that white is a practical selection for homes with children.
Amoroso Design
This living room by Amoroso Design showcases two different fashions of slipcovers: The couch and easy chair have covers that touch the ground, hiding the pieces’ legs. The armchair beside the fireplace is dressed in an quick cover that shows off its slim legs.
Olga Adler
White is a fantastic alternative for an indoor-outdoor space like this sunroom by Olga Adler — just make sure you make family members eliminate muddy shoes.
Studio Marcelo Brito
Should you worry that white will seem too stark, take a cue from Marcelo Brito Design, who jazzed up a set of chairs with white slipcovers using matching patterned throws. The look is casual yet coordinated.
Tamar Schechner/Nest Pretty Things Inc
A white couch does not need to mean too little colour. This vibrant room by Tamar Shechner demonstrates that a collection of colorful throw pillows may make even the snowiest sofa seem festive.
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Bosworth Hoedemaker
If you elect for white-covered pieces, you can still warm things up in winter. This living room by Bosworth Hoedemaker shows how a few comfy textiles can provide ivory-hued pieces a hot, autumnal look.
A Beach Cottage
White slipcovers are a simple way to provide a breezy feel to your dining room in warmer months. This white-on-white space belongs to Sarah of this site A Beach Cottage.
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IKEA
Henriksdal Seat – Blekinge White, Birch – $89.99
Love the look of Sarah’s beach cottage dining room? Borrow her fashion with the Henriksdal seat by Ikea using all the Blekinge white slipcover alternative.
Within this country-cute dining space, a pair of rounded-back dining seats have slipcovers with brief casings. Short casings are a playful way to change up your dining room without having to change the furniture.
Van Wicklen Layout
While a simple chair in a bedroom is likely to get less wear and tear than just one in a family room, white denim is still a wise selection for a kid’s room. This ottoman and a seat are both sheathed in feminine pleated covers.
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Within this elegant bed chamber, a white-covered loveseat sits at the foot of a stunning bed. When choosing drapes to get a canopy-style bed, make sure you choose a machine-washable fabric.
Tracery Interiors
Headboards are another piece of furniture that may be granted the slipcover therapy. Within this cute bedroom with Tracery Interiors, every twin mattress has a very simple headboard using a white slipcover for a casual, crisp finish.
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