Brighten up your Space With Stylish, Functional, and Attractive Cushion Covers

Author: Roopa Behari

The need for cushion covers is obvious - these act as a blanket between your cushions and the physical world and keeps the former protected against dust and stains. If you are used to leaving your cushions exposed, you might as well just not buy them in the first place. Showing your cushions some tender, loving care will only work in your favor. Proper care and maintenance of cushions ensures a hygienic home and will also save you a few bucks as you will not feel the need to replace them often. Strategically placing cushions with colorful covers in attractive prints will brighten up a room and give it more character.

Shopping is always fun but with today’s traffic, and crowded shopping stores, this activity can be annoying and inconvenient. Why not free yourself of all these and shop online instead. With online shopping, you can redecorate your whole home with just the click of a button.

When looking to buy cushion covers online, it is important to first set an approximate budget as with so many attractive options available, one can easily get carried away. Other factors to consider while shopping for cushion covers is its size, color, shape, brand, material, purpose, and your space size. Drape your cushions with solid print cushion covers and put them together in large numbers for a minimal, classy, and stylish look. You can also choose to place cushions with contrasting covers for an interesting and fun look. Cushion covers are also available with abstract, geometric, animal, argyle, batik, checkered, striped, self-design, floral, fleur-de-lis, graphic, mosaic, paisley, lattice, ikat, plaid, polka dot, and trellis print patterns. Those with delicate embroidery design details are feminine and graceful. Covers with tassels, beads, and embellishments are also a fun option. These are versatile enough to be used all around the home - from the living room to your bedroom, front porch, garden, on lounge chairs, and even in dining rooms. Many restaurants, cafes, and other public establishments also use cushions with attractive covers to make the place more inviting and lively. Cushion covers are typically made from materials like silk, cotton, rayon, jute, organza, damask, velvet, linen, polyester, tissue, vinyl, and viscose.

Don’t know what to do with your old cushion covers? Indulge your creative side and cut them up and use them to make various DIY crafts. You can also use them as new pet beds, to store household items or your purses and wallets, or use them as cleaning cloths. These covers are easily removable and can therefore be cleaned as needed. Simply wipe down vinyl covers with a clean rag, using a solution of detergent and warm water. Other fabric covers can be machine washed or dry cleaned. Hand-washing them is also another option.