Chair covers

Chair covers

At present, it is impossible to imagine an apartment or house without such important pieces of furniture as chairs. To make the chairs harmoniously fit the interior and at the same time maintain a beautiful appearance for a long time, they can be decorated with various covers.

Purpose

When you want to make updates to the design of the room, you should pay attention to the furniture and other details of the decor. For example, covers on chairs will help to decorate and update the interior.

Depending on the tasks that the covers will perform, they can be divided into the following groups:

  • Everyday. These capes are suitable for daily use. Due to the fact that they will often be erased, covers should be removed without effort.The fabric for them should be durable, indestructible. Such simple covers serve as protection against pollution, wear, and also for renovation of old chairs.
  • Festive. These covers are suitable for celebrations. This is a removable accessory. When sewing, they use ruffles, bows and ribbons.

The purpose of the festive capes is to decorate the interior of the room.

It is more convenient to order an individual tailoring of the case than to find ready-made capes suitable for the style, color and size.

Types and models

Today, there are several types of chair covers: universal, half-domes, and also luxury class covers:

  • Universal models fit different chairs. Especially ideal such capes are suitable for chairs without armrests. Covers are fixed at the same time on the back of the chair with the help of loops, bows and other accessories. Pillowcases for backs also belong to the universal types of capes.

Covers for stools can also be attributed to universal models. They are round or square shape with ties on the legs of the stool.

  • Poluchehly. This shortened model is attached with a rubber band. These capes are made of transparent or translucent material.This is a practical and current option for homes with small children and pets.
  • Luxury cases. They are purchased for banquets, wedding events. As a rule, such covers sew from expensive materials. They consist of a long fabric that closes the legs of the chair, and are decorated with beautiful elements. Luxury covers give a special chic and comfort to the room.
  • Also on sale can often be found eurocovers. This is a stretch cape on the elastic band. They are tightly covered with chairs and look like furniture upholstery. Due to the strength of the fabric, they protect the chairs from external influence. Eurocovers are convenient in operation, they are made from hypoallergenic fabrics.

The only drawback is their higher cost compared to other covers.

  • To protect the chairs from pollution in beauty salons will help polyethylene disposable capes on an elastic band, economic and practical.

Forms

Depending on the shape, covers are divided into categories:

  • Solid or dense. They completely cover the chair - both the back and the seat. Reliably protect furniture from damage. Give furniture conservatism.This form is the most difficult to produce.
  • Separate. Represent two components - for the seat and for the backrest. Convenient to use.
  • Seat covers. Closes only the seat of the chair, they are soft and comfortable. They are round and square. These seat mats are an economical and popular option.

Styles

When choosing chair covers, it is important to focus on the style of the object where they will be used:

  • Provence style It originates in France and is famous for its romance and brevity of details. For rooms in this style, suitable covers made of cotton pastel shades with a print in the form of flowers, cells, monograms. Also for Provence choose products from flax with decorative ties.
  • Concerning classic stylethen it is characterized by the rigor and harmony of forms. For a classic style, you can pick up satin or silk fabrics in soothing colors, possibly with the addition of bronze or gilding. Chairs with such covers will give an aristocratic apartment or house.
  • Hi-tech style suitable capes of viscose and denim fabrics. The main criterion for the choice of covers for this style is the correctness of the form and bright details.
  • For home country style or rustic-style materials are chosen from natural fabrics - cotton or flax. You can decorate products with flowers and lace.

Materials

Not all materials are perfect for the production of chair covers. The fabric should be of high quality, dense and certainly beautiful.

Consider some of them:

  • Cotton. The fabric is hypoallergenic and inexpensive. But for permanent use is not recommended. First, the color fades from frequent washing, and secondly, it fades in the light. Such material can be chosen for children's chairs.
  • Crepe Satin. Excellent material for a variety of ruffles and folds. There is a natural crepe satin and synthetic. Visually similar to satin and silk. Cases made of this fabric are durable and look beautiful.
  • Spandex. This stretch fabric has excellent elasticity and is suitable for most chairs. Its cost is low, unlike other fabrics. Spandex cases are most often chosen for decorating banquet halls.
  • Gabardine. Suitable for connoisseurs of light, soft, but at the same time dense materials. The composition of this fabric is different - from cotton, silk and wool.Gabardine covers perfectly tolerate washing and the use of cleaning products.
  • Linen. Linen fabric is an excellent basis for creating chair covers. This material combines simplicity and chic appearance. It is possible to choose any color and texture.
  • Knitted yarn. Capes of this material are environmentally friendly, as they contain 100% cotton. The advantage of knitting yarn is the presence of a huge palette of rich colors. Chair seat covers will look original if several colors are used in their production. Knitted capes are durable and unpretentious in operation.
  • Microfiber. Resistant to water and dust. Covers of this material are well suited for office chairs.
  • Leather. Leather covers fit any room design. They look beautiful and rich.

Leather capes are perfect for bar stools, stools and other chairs with metal frame.

They do not require special care, they are easily wiped from dust and stains. Disadvantages of covers from this material - high price and the possibility of scratches

Colors

After determining the type and shape of the covers, proceed to the choice of colors.Using the selected color for sewing a chair cover, you can complete the overall color palette of your home or give the furniture an updated look.

In order for the room to look harmonious and stylish, you must try not to mix a large number of colors. Otherwise it will visually make the room difficult. The ideal option can be considered a combination of color covers with curtains and tablecloth.

Perfectly freshen up the room and make it festive will help covers white. They can be made from almost any fabric. The choice of dark colors for capes, such as burgundy or brown, emphasizes the refined taste of the owners of the house. In addition, these covers are practical for everyday use.

Fans of bright accessories can choose for themselves capes of more saturated shades - lemon, crimson and turquoise.

Design

Any chair with the help of decor can be made original. For example, to decorate the back of the chair will need a little less than an hour. For this, a cut of fabric, multi-colored shreds and threads is useful. We fold the fabric in half, make a pattern, we stitch it and decorate it with an appliqué.This design of capes will be relevant for the decoration of children's chairs, as well as on the eve of festive events.

Another interesting and unusual technique for decorating the surface of chairs is patchwork or patchwork style. A single composition is obtained from the combination of various patches of fabric. Many years ago, this sewing technique was used in order to save, now patchwork is a true art.

To begin to select materials. Fabrics are sorted by texture and color. Based on the available patches, the model of the future cape is determined. Next, a sketch of the product is created.

After that, the patches are sewn into the fabric. Some craftsmen prefer not to sew patches, but to join them with the help of a hook and knitting yarn.

Brands

When choosing furniture covers, buyers often focus on quality and price. The widest choice of such products is offered by Turkish manufacturers. Consider a few of them:

  • Karna. Offer a wide range of products at affordable prices. Use mainly monochromatic colors.
  • Arya. Produce models of capes made of knitwear. Use a diverse composition of fabrics - from cotton to polyester.The color palette is rich, there are single-color models and with the addition of drawings and patterns.
  • Altinkelebek. This manufacturer has reasonable prices and excellent quality. In the production of used 100% cotton.
  • Bulsan. This manufacturer offers universal furniture covers made of high quality Turkish fabrics. Composition - 40% cotton and 60% polyester. The abundance of flowers allows you to choose a model for any design.

How to choose?

Capes on chairs are used everywhere not only in the kitchen, but also in the living room, in the children's room and in the office:

  • Kitchen capes for the house are made of practical fabric, easy to clean and in harmony with the general style of the room. For this, it is desirable to choose a dense material that will withstand the daily load.

The kitchen is perfect cotton or synthetic, they will protect the chairs from pollution and provide ease of cleaning. Covers can be issued and appliqué suitable for the design of the room.

  • On wooden chairs with a high back it is preferable to pick up removable covers, as well as cushion-seats. For soft filler, you can use foam rubber, sintepon or holofiber. As the upholstery material also choose products from natural leather and eco-leather.
  • It so happened that the school chairs - not the most comfortable furniture.To fix this, you can make a cover of natural suede. It is characterized by excellent strength and high performance. Such a product will make the back and seat of a child’s chair more comfortable. The soft suede cover on the schoolboy's chair will please the child and is perfect for the children's room.
  • The youngest occupants of the house have their own important piece of furniture - a highchair. Since the child is not always neat, and you want to keep the look of the highchair neat for a long time, you need to buy a removable cover on it.

The selection of fabric for sewing such a cape plays a major role. The material must be hypoallergenic and, if possible, water-repellent. It is best to use oil cloth for this. It is also important to remember about stuffing the product so that the highchair is soft and comfortable. The synthetic winterizer is well suited for this.

Any furniture located in an apartment or house, over time, gets older, upholstery is torn, scratches and non-deductible stains appear. This also applies to chairs. But if the old chair remains strong and it still has a strong base, then sewing a cape is a great reason to return the product to a beautiful appearance. The most suitable fabrics for this are linen, cotton, velor, tapestry and velvet.

  • Stylish chairs for the living room will advantageously complement other elements of the interior or will stand out against their background. A variety of chair covers will make the living room unusual and individual. Perfect for this product made of genuine leather, drape, velor.
  • For upholstery of chairs with armrests in the living room or dining room is best to use tapestry fabric or jacquard. They will bring to the room a unique chic and sophistication.
  • Swivel chairs are actively used to work at the computer, both at home and in the office. Typically, a cover for a spinning chair is made from leather or polyester, and a synthetic winterizer is used as a filler. The color scheme can be completely diverse.

How to care?

To make the appearance of the material presentable as long as possible, you need to properly care for it.

Each product is recommended its own type of care:

  • Jacquard serves for a very long time, if properly cared for. For everyday care, vacuuming and wiping with a damp cloth is sufficient. If necessary, the capes of this fabric can be washed in a typewriter, they are not deformed.
  • Leather products are wiped with special means for this type of material.
  • With eco-leather pollution is removed using neutral means. Such capes can not wash and apply stain removers.

In no case should chemicals be used for velor, therefore it is cleaned only with a vacuum cleaner or a soft brush.

  • Products made of flax and cotton are washed in a typewriter using a mode designed for this type of fabric.
  • Knitted yarn caps should preferably be washed in cold water with a mild detergent. Using hot water will ruin the color of the product. Brushes should not be used for this material.
  • For microfiber products need to take care with a vacuum cleaner. In the case of stains using detergent solutions.

To make the fabric more durable and water-repellent, it can be treated with special compounds. A product from expensive fabrics is better to take dry cleaning.

Beautiful examples in the interior

The chair, decorated with a small piece of burlap, decorated with sunflower, looks original. A great option for an interior in country style. To create a fashionable design indoors fit denim capes.They look especially harmonious in combination with wooden chairs.

Black and white capes emphasize the aristocracy and exquisite taste of the owners. This classic color combination is always in trend.

Velvet fuchsia cover. For sewing this product using only expensive fabrics. Usually such a product consists of a long base for a high back of a chair, as well as bows and other elements. This type of product should be treated with extreme care, not clutter with bags and other foreign objects.

The gentle turquoise-pink cover on a children's chair will surely please the child. For such a cape, it is desirable to choose a water-repellent fabric that is practical and quickly removed.

Red and white removable covers made of felt in the form of a Santa Claus cap will decorate any interior and create a festive mood in the house.

See how to make chair covers in the next video.

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