Sweet Slip (covers)

As the days get longer and nights get warmer, I can't help but shift my thoughts to little things I can do to update my home with summer appropriate decor.  My favorite way to revive and freshen a space is with a light and bright slipcover.  A clean, linen slipcover immediately creates a casual, comfortable and airy vibe which I feel represents summer perfection.  If you are considering slipcovers for your armchair, sofa or dining chair, there are a few things to keep in mind:

1. Will the piece have a lot of exposure to wear and tear?  If you have small children or pets, but love the idea of white, you may want to consider using outdoor fabric indoors.  Sunbrella fabrics come in an amazing array of colors and they are nearly indestructible. Liquid messes just bead off the acrylic fabric. 
2. Is your sofa an odd shape or scale (extra deep, custom details, etc)?  In this case, you may want to invest in having a slipcover custom made.  Check sources online or ask for referrals.  When doing custom work, make sure you describe everything you want as far as details and fit to ensure you aren't met with surprises once your product is finished. 
3. Dining chairs can often be the easiest piece to slipcover. Find out what your chair style is, and obtain proper dimensions, then do a little online hunting.  With sites like overstock, amazon, and wisteria, you can easily find slipcovers for classic chairs, like the parsons.  

These sheer slipcovers allow you to appreciate the beautiful woodwork of the traditional chairs, but at the same time soften the room by adding a soft layer of fabric.

 Details, like a button closure along the back, add interest and polish to an otherwise casual look.

The combination of a formal armchair with nail head trim mixed with slipcovered parsons chairs adds visual interest by offering an opportunity to add color and texture.  

It's all in the details.  These custom slipcovers have ballet ties along the leg, a pleated skirt, and the homeowner's monogram in a tonal color.  Sometimes more is more.  

Although all the elements in this room are quite formal, the tailored white slipcover still feels at home on the camel-back sofa.  This is the epitome of being chic and casual at once.   

This short slipcover looks contemporary by allowing the beautiful legs to remain exposed, almost feeling like a new upholstery rather than what most people would imagine as a traditional slipcover.