It's a given that college kids will have junky furniture in their dorm rooms, they can't afford anything that isn't free. A college student will take anything, but they don't necessarily want the junk to be obvious so they love to decorate with inexpensive slipcovers. However, this style of decorating is working its way up to the middle class, especially those with children or pets who don't want their nice furniture to be damaged.

With the flexibility and choices available slipcovers are a perfect option for creating a whole new look in a room. You can dress up a room for a fancy party, or dress it down to match the theme of a sporting event. Amazing selections of fitted slipcovers are available with unique designs made from beautiful fabrics and rich textures. You can change the look of any room in your home for a fraction of the cost of buying new furniture.

If you have several different sets you're free to alter the appearance of your furniture whenever the mood strikes. And they aren't just for couches anymore. Suerfit is one of the more popular companies and they styles available for ottomans, recliners, dining room chairs, folding chairs, loveseats and of course sofas. It's not uncommon to see young families with slipcovers on sofas to protect their furniture during their children's younger messier years.

If you are looking for something simple, stylish and easy to maintain then custom slipcovers are your definite solution. Whether you are looking to revamp or restore your furniture this alternative is perfect. Here's another great idea: dining room chair slipcovers are not only using in dining rooms but also at weddings to cover ugly metal folding chairs and make the wedding reception look elegant on a shoe string budget. Most of them are secured with ties in the back, which can be further decorated with fancy bows or flowers to add that special touch. The truly frugal can sew their own, but you have to consider the time involved and the cost of fabric. Once you add it all up, the cost of fabric and the time it would take for you to sew your own usually make it a more expensive proposition than buying ready-mades.

Care and cleaning is simple. Most covers are machine washable, although the sofa versions are so large they may not fit in your standard washer.