Is a slipcovered sofa the right choice for you?
January is a big month around here. Not only is it a new calendar year, it’s our birthday! As we move into year six here in Jacksonville, growth is the name of the game. We have always worked hard to bring in fresh new styles and products for our customers and we’re starting off 2025 by doing just that with slipcovered options from Fusion Furniture. We are starting out small with two frames and two colors BUT we have more options coming your way this Spring. Each new collection has a sofa, loveseat, accent chair, and ottoman that you can mix and match to fit your space. We may even have some slipcover sectionals too.
What Are The Benefits Of Slipcovered Furniture?
One of the most common questions our sales team gets is “Can I take the covers off of this and wash them?” And for most sofas the answer is no. Traditional sofa covers are not made to be put in the washing machine. Meaning your best chance at keeping your sofa looking brand new requires spot cleaning with a shampoo machine, or a bottle of Dawn and a lot of patience. With slipcovers, you just pull off the piece that needs to be cleaned and toss it in the washing machine. DANGER: It is never OK to put your slipcover in the dryer, they will shrink!
Another box that these sofas check off is seasonality. If you’re someone who likes to change things up with the seasons and holidays, a slipcovered sofa provides an easy way to do that. Maybe that pale blue cover that you use in the summertime doesn’t go very well with your Fall pillows and blankets, but if you switch it out with a tan cover… Voilà! You’re ready for your new Fall decor.
The convenience and versatility of slipcovers play into another benefit of these sofas; their cost effectiveness. Accidents happen and while most of them can be fixed, sometimes the damage is too much. With traditional sofas, a ripped seam or set in stain means investing in a whole new sofa which can be frustrating and expensive. Trust us, we’ve seen it. Slipcovers provide you the option of throwing another cover on it, or even going without one until you decide on a new cover. Either way, you still have something to sit on while you decide. They also come in handy after home renovation or a big move. Instead of swiping your card AGAIN for a new living room set to match the new walls and floors, simply change your cover and you’re good to go!
Care. Wear. And Tear.
As we said earlier, a big perk of these covers are that they make cleaning a breeze. Pop them in the washing machine, spot clean if it’s something small, or drop them at the dry cleaners if you’re fancy. Again, DO NOT put them in the dryer or they’ll shrink.
For bigger issues like rips, tears, or structural damages we’ve got you covered. These pieces come with a structural warranty that will cover you in the event of a manufacturing defect. We also offer protection plans that will step in to cover any accidental damages for five years.