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Modern Art Slipcovers: As a rule, slipcovers should be made of the medium-weight fabrics, such as glazed and unglazed chintzes, plain and printed linens, cretonnes, plain and striped taffetas, satins, sateens, and silk and cotton reps. Other materials which are often suitable are mohairs, plain and striped poplins, ginghams, and linen crash. Patterned fabrics may be found in practically all of the above-mentioned weaves to harmonize with period or modern art slipcovers rooms. There are also many plain modern art slipcovers fabrics with interesting novelty weaves and textures that are restful and in excellent taste for slipcovers in either period or modern art slipcovers rooms. The majority of plain fabrics require contrasting colors in the piping or welting to give them additional interest. Where economy is to be considered and no particular style is to be adhered to, there are many varieties of inexpensive cretonnes with all-over flower patterns which are always in good taste. Checked ginghams and percales are smart and effective for covers for small boudoir chairs, and can be found in striking color combinations. For sun porches and semi-outdoor rooms, striped awning material is very durable and makes striking and colorful slipcovers. There are also waterproof glazed chintzes and rubberized materials that are practical for such rooms. Slipcovers should be dry-cleaned to prevent shrinkage.Slipcovers Slipcovers offer many excellent opportunities for introducing color and pleasing design into a room that would otherwise appear dull and cheerless. They add an informal atmosphere in either summer or winter months and also serve for re-covering shabby or uninteresting furniture that does not harmonize with the other decorations. Slipcovers are valuable, also, for the protection of furniture. There are two types of slipcovers to be taken into consideration: the temporary ones used during the summer months, and the ones that form part of the permanent decorative scheme of a room. The latter may properly be used throughout the year provided they are well-tailored and fit snugly over the furniture, and provided the material harmonizes with the decorations already existing in a room. When choosing material for slipcovers, the character of the room should be considered, as well as the type of the chair or Sofa to be covered. In general, so far as the pattern is concerned, the same principles should be applied as when selecting any other type of upholstery material. The laws of harmony and contract should be considered.
As a rule, slipcovers should be made of the medium-weight fabrics, such as glazed and unglazed chintzes, plain and printed linens, cretonnes, plain and striped taffetas, satins, sateens, and silk and cotton reps. Other materials which are often suitable are mohairs, plain and striped poplins, ginghams, and linen crash. Patterned fabrics may be found in practically all of the above-mentioned weaves to harmonize with period or modern art slipcovers rooms. There are also many plain modern art slipcovers fabrics with interesting novelty weaves and textures that are restful and in excellent taste for slipcovers in either period or modern art slipcovers rooms. The majority of plain fabrics require contrasting colors in the piping or welting to give them additional interest. Where economy is to be considered and no particular style is to be adhered to, there are many varieties of inexpensive cretonnes with all-over flower patterns which are always in good taste. Checked ginghams and percales are smart and effective for covers for small boudoir chairs, and can be found in striking color combinations. For sun porches and semi-outdoor rooms, striped awning material is very durable and makes striking and colorful slipcovers. There are also waterproof glazed chintzes and rubberized materials that are practical for such rooms. Slipcovers should be dry-cleaned to prevent shrinkage. |
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