Whether you have a new sofa that you want to protect (especially if you have pets or little ones who are prone to messes), or you own seating that is still in good shape but in need of a little refresh, we have a multipurpose solution for you. Enter the slipcover, the best way to preserve or update your furniture. Read this guide to learn more about how to measure for a slipcover so you can order the correct size and take care of your chairs.

How to Measure for a Slipcover

So what exactly is a slipcover? In short, it is a removable fabric cover that is secured around the seat. To learn more about slipcovers, how they work, and what they can be used for, read What Is a Slipcover?.

Pick the Slipcover Design

Before you can learn how to measure for a slipcover, you will first need to decide what cover design you want. There are three options to choose from:

Stretch Fit: Which extends around the entire seat and is secured on the bottom around the legs.

Separate Cushion & Frame Cover: These are individual pieces which are more tailored to cover the chair and its separate cushion.

Furniture Protector: A smaller piece that drapes over the chair front and arms and is usually secured in the back.

Pick the Chair Type

Once you have selected the type of cover you are in search of, you can then move onto the type of chair you want the slipcover for. We offer slipcovers for anything from sofas and armchairs, to loveseats and wing chairs, but there are also more specialized and unique ones like recliners and ottomans.

Measure Your Seating

Now you can finally get to measuring for the slipcover. Knowing the size of your furniture will help you confidently choose the right type of slipcover. Whether you are measuring a sofa, chair, or ottoman, you will need to measure the overall width, depth, and height.

Width: Determine the width of the chair or sofa by measuring the entire distance across the seat from left to right, including the stretch of the arms.

Depth: Find the depth by measuring the front edge of the front leg to the deepest point of the back leg.

Height: Measure the height by measuring the distance from the top of the back of the seat to the ground.

You may need to get additional measurements depending on the type of furniture you are buying for.

Cushion Width: For some types of slipcovers, you will need to measure the cushion width. Measure from the outer edge of the left cushion to the outer edge of the right cushion.

Cushion Depth: Measure the cushion depth by measuring the front of the cushion to where the cushion meets the back of the sofa.

Recliner Length: If you are looking for a recliner slipcover, some slipcovers will require reclining length. Put your recliner in the fully reclined position and measure the recliner from the top edge to the bottom of the footrest.

Dust Ruffle: If you are purchasing a slipcover with a dust ruffle or skirt, you will need to measure from the top of the legs to the floor.

Armed with the knowledge on how to measure for a slipcover, and once you have obtained these measurements, you will be able to compare them to the specs of the slipcovers you are looking at to ensure you are choosing the right size.

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