How to Cover a Sectional

Shop Around

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  Revisit the store where you bought your sectional. Several brands or stores offer ready-made covers for items they've sold in the past. Make sure you know the make and model of your sectional.

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  Search online for websites selling slipcovers. Measure your sectional accurately. If there isn't a cover for your exact sectional, you may be able to find a generic slipcover that fits.

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  Order a custom-made slipcover if you can't find a ready-made one that fits adequately. While it is a more expensive route, it is still cheaper than reupholstering. You will be able to choose the exact color and texture you want and be sure it will be a perfect fit.

Creative Solutions

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  Use blankets and pillows. While these are not snug-fitting solutions for covering your sectional, they can give it a whole new look and offer protection. A strategically placed giant blanket could be just the thing you're looking for, and it couldn't be more simple.

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  Sew your own slipcover. If you are handy with measurements and a sewing machine, you might consider whipping something up yourself. While the awkward shapes of a sectional can present a challenge, the custom look can be worth it. If you aren't a sewing genius, ask a handy friend who may be willing to help you out.

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  Reupholster the sectional. This is the most expensive route by far, but also will produce the best result.