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Protective Futon Bed Covers

Patioman | Aug 16, 2010 |

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If there is one thing for sure, it is that your futon will get plenty of use. Whether you are looking for a cover that works double duty in a living or entertaining room or will be used in a guest room or child's bedroom, some of the same features and functions apply. You'll want the cover to be both protective as well as good looking. Fortunately, you don't have to choose between the two.

There was a time when futon covers were much more boring in the sense that they were only available in solid colors in the primary color spectrum. Quite quickly, however, futon covers became much more flamboyant and gave the homeowner the ability to really have fun decorating with them. These covers quickly became much more like a wardrobe change a performer might make on stage between sets.

When you use these easily changeable and cleanable covers on your futon mattress, you'll find that you can get even that much more mileage out of that most flexible piece of furniture, the futon. This is true even if you choose one of the more solid color choices, because they can also be made of different fabrics now. The fabric material itself may be something that you use to make the statement with instead of color alone. Natural materials like hemp and organic cotton can lend themselves to a more earthy-toned home decor and will also give you a nice neutral color palette. This neutral is very popular with the trend in green home decor and design.

If you're just shopping around for some specific futon bed covers that you saw somewhere, then you probably have a detailed idea of what you need. For someone just browsing, this might give you some ideas to think about. Another thing you'll need to consider when shopping is the size of your futon and the cover or covers you need for it.

One thing you probably know is the size of your mattress. You likely have either a twin or full size mattress. While futons do come in queen and king sizes, these are simply less popular. There are even futon chairs that double as a quick fold-out mattress for those surprise guests. The standard dimensions for the mattress apply, but it is the thickness of the mattress on a futon that you should pay particular attention to. The thickness varies from around 6" up to 10-12". Make sure that you pay attention to these futon cover dimensions especially if you order your covers online.

So, as you can see, there are more reasons to purchase a futon cover than simply for protection. As you shop around, keep these factors in mind and you can play around with various colors and materials to give your room an almost instantaneous makeover.