Blanket on the sofa in the living room: how to make the right choice?

Upholstered furniture can be called a central element of any home interior. It is usually installed in the living room, a recreation area. Soft, beautiful sofa is able to qualitatively decorate the room design, to make the house more comfortable. Initially, the sofas were used exclusively in its "original" form. However, in practice, the owners often had to deal with the problems - often torn upholstery, wipe, lost in color. In such a situation I had to do a full constriction, and this is not cheap "pleasure". To avoid such troubles in the design of upholstered furniture began to use special capes. They have become an integral part of the environment - such as curtains. This article describes the features of the choice of high-quality, stylish sofa cushion.

The appointment covers

Why do you need to buy a blanket on the couch? Its main purpose is to perform several important functions.

1. Reliable protection against mechanical damage, premature wear. The use of covers will extend the service life of upholstered furniture for decades. Factory interior retains its attractiveness integrity.
2. Warming. In the cold season upholstery from a natural leather can not warm. Such material during cold weather is not always pleasant to the touch. Soft, warm blanket on the sofa will make the process more comfortable rest.
3. Interior decoration of the room. Quality, stylish veil always decorates environment premises. It can help you bring in the usual design of the house for something new and original. A large variety of curtains on couches in the shops will pick up the product to any stylistic direction.
   

   Elegant soft and fluffy blanket warm winter and will be a real interior decoration

Choosing a blanket on the sofa

Good cape to the sofa should be perfect "sit" on the furniture, reliably protect her, be eco-friendly, beautiful. For this reason, when you select must take into account three main parameters: the size, fabric, color. Not to be mistaken with the size, you need to pre-measure furniture. You need to know the width, the height of the rear backrest.

The fabric should be chosen dense, natural, durable. From its characteristics, the density will depend on the price of the product. For the manufacture of curtains on the sofa is often used: bamboo, linen, cotton, viscose, polyester, fur, fleece, wool, velor.

Very popular products from different raw material mixture. They have proven themselves during washing. This veil is quite durable, pleasant to the touch, has an excellent appearance.

When buying essential one more thing - a cape on the sofa should have the right shade. Its color should be chosen based on the colors of the interior rooms, the technical features of the premises and personal preferences.

If the room is tiny, a small sofa, it is better to give preference to lighter tones. Light blanket will make the room wider, more spacious. Bright cape on a sofa will look good in the original style directions in which things are welcome unusual shape, rich color elements.

Fur, synthetic veil: what is better?

Extremely difficult to consider when buying covers for upholstered furniture is the choice of fabric. The most popular is called synthetic materials, products made of natural furs. Partly their comparative characteristic considered in the table.

the cloth	Benefits	disadvantages
Natural fur	Luxurious appearance. Such material has extraordinary color, pleasant texture. He will make the situation of the elite, expensive.	The possibility of allergic reactions. This fabric is not suitable for people suffering from allergy.
Magnification furniture. Fur will make a small sofa bulkier, overall.	The complexity of care. Wash fur blanket in a conventional washing machine is not allowed. The product will have to give to the dry cleaners. It is not cheap.
Comfort while sitting. Rest, lying on the natural fur, very nice. The material is soft, warm and fluffy.	High price. Prices for similar products are always above average.
Synthetics	The lack of reaction on the part of the human body sensor. Such fabrics are absolutely safe. They do not cause negative reactions on the part of the body.	Less bright appearance. Synthetic bedspread looks "cheap".
ease of care. Synthetics can be easily washed in a standard washing machine. It does not require a special approach. The main thing - to observe the temperature regime. At low temperatures, the fabric will retain its color better.	Synthetics are not so pleasant to the touch. She sometimes unpleasant slides, has a rough texture.
Wear resistance. Frequent washing - not a threat to high-quality synthetic fabric.
Attractive appearance. Manufacturers offer similar capes in different variations of color, shape and design.

Sofa custom forms: how to choose a cape?

Select the veil on the sofa, furniture, any other non-standard form is quite difficult. The main problem is to fix the cloth on all surfaces. Typically, furniture complex shape capes ordered in the studio. Master independently produces the measurement object, throws the future design of the product, together with the customer picks up the tissue. Ready cushion sofa typically include fasteners: buttons, elastics, cords, metal fittings. They help to avoid slipping material with irregularly shaped surfaces. Protective coating on a round, oval, angular sofas may be whole, consist of several separate parts.

The second option is easier. This coating can even make their own hands. The main thing - the right to remove measurements with furniture. Buy ready-made veil irregular shape is also possible. Usually it is a cover made of a trailing material. Cover tightly fits all surfaces is fixed with special silicone caulks. If necessary, it can be removed, washed in a washing machine. This case is relatively inexpensive, easy to attach, is offered in a wide variety of shades.

Rules for selection of textile design space

When choosing a protective coating for a holiday, home sofa, should take into account such recommendations.

• Texture, the density of the coating material should be in harmony with the rest of the decor of the room. In the presence of light silk curtains can not buy a fur cape. It is better to give preference to synthetic. Fur also will look good with multilayered thick curtains on the windows.
  

  The original two-sided fur bedspread, rug will add flavor to the interior

• Style cover design of the room must be the same. This will make the room more harmonious.
  

  Delicate floral bedspread for the living room in a rustic style

• Sofa - a place to sleep, rest, relaxation. Therefore, it should choose the color of its cover. Bright, acid colors too will stimulate your mind. They will not give relax to the fullest. The most relevant are pastel, light colors;
  

  Blanket in bright colors and colorful cushions are ideal for a sofa in the living room decor

• Decoration, ornament cover should be in harmony with the decorative elements of interior room. Matches can be traced in a color form.
  

  Blanket on the sofa and tablecloth on the coffee table made in one color

How to look behind the veil?

Principle textile care depends on the type of fabric. For each material has its own rules, washing instructions, everyday use. However, there are some general rules for the care of the veil.

1. Carefully review the recommendations from the manufacturer if available. They must be respected.
   

   Legend of the fabric care

2. When the spots are not in a hurry to use bleach. First, pay attention to the label. If there is no resolution, then such aggressive means to add prohibited when washing.
   

   Labels on the label by the manufacturer prohibit the use of bleach for this plaid

3. The dosage of powder, gel for washing must comply with recommended. Excess laundry detergents can lead to tissue damage.
   

   We use special powders or gels depending on plaid fabrics in the recommended amount

4. Colored, printed patterns it is not necessary to soak. When serious stains better take them to the dry cleaners. Soaking can lead to loss of color brightness, a change pack thickness, its quality.
5. Drying protective coating needed in a natural way - in the fresh air. Mechanical drying will increase the wear rate.
   

   Plaid desirable to dry on the street and well ventilated

6. Natural, synthetic fabrics should be washed separately. Carefully sort laundry before loading it into the machine. The first wash coat does best washed separately from other laundry. The first time will make it possible to understand whether the material is water stains.
   

   Natural linen cover Cover of the individual elements requires delicate handling

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