Whether you are redecorating or moving to a new house, it can be tempting to swap your aging pieces of furniture for a new set. However, buying new chairs is not as easy as it might seem on paper. You have to find a buyer or dispose of aging furniture, shop around for new pieces and arrange for delivery. Besides being time-consuming, the process is also costly. It is why the modern homeowner prefers replacement chair covers. As their name suggests, the primary purpose of replacement chair covers is to breathe new life into your existing furniture. When shopping for replacement chair covers, here is what you need to focus on.

Reversible Cover — Over the years, furniture specialists have tried to perfect the quality of replacement chair covers to meet customer demand. While most replacement chair covers have traditionally been one-sided, the trend has shifted towards double-sided or reversible covers. Unlike their predecessors, reversible replacement chair covers tend to last longer because you can use both sides. Thus, you do not have to worry about replacing the covers just because one side is worn out. Secondly, most reversible chair covers have different patterns/colours on both sides, allowing you to change your living room's look instantly. Besides, you can mix and match your furniture patterns and colours by exposing different sides of your covers on the couches.

Pet Hair Resistant Fabric — If your cat or dog spends most of their time indoors, you must deal with a lot of fur and hair on your furniture. The clean-up process can also be frustrating, especially if your pet loves jumping from one couch to another. Although you can use certain tools to get pet hair from your furniture, you can use replacement covers. However, why would you spend money on replacement covers that require you to do the same amount of work removing pet hair? Rather than opt for standard replacement chair covers, look for fabrics resistant to pet hair. They make cleaning easy and allow your pet the freedom to play indoors.

Accessorised Chair Covers — Furniture experts often advise homeowners to buy bespoke replacement chair covers due to their snug fit. However, it is not the only reason custom furniture covers are popular among homeowners. Rather than settle for a plain cover that does nothing more than protect your couch, you should aim for more. Accessorised replacement chair covers are highly popular because they bring much more than their primary purpose. For instance, you can ask a furniture expert to make chair covers with storage pockets on the sides. You can also have detachable flaps to protect the head and arm areas since they are susceptible to more wear.

For more information on replacement chair covers, contact a company near you.