You may
not give it much thought, but choosing the right Cushion Covers for your
home or business can save you money in the long term.
Having
designed many beautiful and unique cushion covers over the last few years for my home-ware
business QuirkyHappy.com, I know that not all
cushion covers are made equal. If you want maximum bang for your buck you need top quality, style and durability ~ so think before you buy.
Especially at this time of year with Christmas family visits and the coming New Year, we all want to
freshen up our homes without spending a lot of money and new cushion covers are
a super easy way to do this.
Cushion covers can be changed to suit your mood. They are easily stored away when not in use and can totally transform a space,
giving a 'ho hum' room an injection of uniqueness and personality whenever you
like.
Here is my easy check list to make sure you will be thrilled with your next cushion
cover purchase:
- Are the cushion covers
WASHABLE?
If you
have children, love resting your head on your cushions or they are located in a
very high traffic area, you need washable covers.
What is the point of
buying a beautiful looking cushion cover that cannot be washed (and
unfortunately, there are plenty of
non-washable covers around these days). Don' get me started about 'dry clean only' cushions either (ridiculous).
Look for
cushion covers that are hand OR machine washable. I highly recommend you machine
wash your cushion covers on a gentle cycle to protect the investment in your cushion covers.
When I machine wash them, I put them into a
gauze laundry bag, like you do with delicate items. This is an easy
way to keep them bright and new looking for a long time.
-
Are the
cushion covers NON FADE?
Imagine
how disappointed you will be when you first wash your cushion covers to find
they have faded or the ink has run. Ugh!
You have just wasted your money and
the covers are useless.
The best way to avoid that disappointment is to only buy cushion covers
that have been printed with the best quality inks, like Italian Ink and
sublimation printing (heat set) because they will stand the test of time and
save you money in the long run.
- Do the cushion covers FEEL
WONDERFUL to touch?
I don't
know about you, but I simply would not buy a cushion cover that did not feel
lovely to touch because cushions should be hug-able. They are there to make you comfortable as well as look
great.
Look for fabrics that are tactile such as plush or satin feel cushions that feel
as great as they look.
- Are the cushion covers
WELL MADE?
Look for
strong stitching of the seams of the cushion cover for durability. A quality
cushion cover MUST have an 'invisible' zipper (a zipper that has been sewn across
the base of the cushion cover and can hardly be seen). This allows for easy insertion and
removal of cushion inserts.
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