It’s been a week of lethargy around here and the start of summer is totally to blame. We’ve spent most of the mornings just lying around and then sometimes we find the energy to do something fun but I admit it’s been nice being extra lazy the past two weeks. Ever since the house tour I’ve had a few questions, namely about the furniture in our home and especially in the family and dining rooms with other inquiries like how we live the way we do with kids and pets and my answer comes down to one word or choice that I’m sure several of you endorse and that word is this Slipcovered furniture is a mom’s BFF and I’m a true believer. What’s better than a washable piece of furniture when those oops and spills and mistakes of life occur? Slipcovers buy me piece of mind because I know (like last week) when applesauce gets spilled on them, they can go straight to the wash. I prefer the tailored fitted versions, the ones that mimic upholstered pieces but have the benefit of easy removal when “oh no mom I spilled on the couch” moments happen.

Our family room sofas and dining room chairs are our most used pieces and as a result, limbs and hands and paws are on them constantly so naturally they’re bound to get soiled. So here’s the slipcover report after all these years of living with them with kids and pets and life’s circumstances and the lowdown on my two favorite pieces of slipcovered furniture. First the family room sofas. I bought these sofas five years ago – they are the Pottery Barn Basic sofa and loveseat and worth the investment. They were manufactured by Mitchell Gold + Bob Williams (in partnership with Pottery Barn according to the label) and still are as comfortable as the month they were delivered. This color of slipcover is (sadly) no longer available, they are the “Slate Blue” brushed canvas fabric, and as you know I’m a sucker for anything in the blue gray family so the choice was easy. The cushions are polyester which are more firm and hold the shape a bit better than down blend as I understand (but tell me your experience if you have the down blend versions).

They’re not in direct sun, so I have no idea how the fabric color holds up those circumstances, but ours has been consistent through the multiple washings. I’ve washed these slipcovers more times than I can count and they still keep their shape, but a few tips: don’t wash all the cushion slipcovers together if you have both a loveseat and sofa, I’ve confused them before when they come out and struggled with which belongs with which. country curtains store stockbridge maIt’s better to wash the loveseat cushions and loveseat cover together, then just the sofa cushion covers, then just the sofa cover, in three separate washes. jcpenney thermal pleated drapesThat’s my routine anyway. horizon grommet-top curtain panel

Also dry them on a low heat cycle and pull them out when ever so slightly damp so you can smooth any wrinkles away. Also, the sofa is the foldout version, which we love for family movie night or kid sleepovers when we move the loveseat back a foot and move the coffee table out of the way and they all pile on top in front of a movie with blankets and pillows and popcorn.toile de jouy eyelet curtains In the dining room are the Ballard Designs Couture Chairs that I bought seven years ago and still going strong. kmart rod pocket curtainsI have three of the pleated slipcover sets for them, a dark brown velvet which is yummy in the fall, a cream velvet which I love in the winter, and then a spa linen (seen below) in a pale gray blue which I use in the spring and summer and complements the family rooms sofas nicely.curtains drop 260cm

The regular price on the pleated slipcovers is $49 but I wait for the $39 each sale or use a 15% off coupon (find it in House Beautiful or other publications). I like that the flirty pleat adds a feminine touch and that the chair legs are visible. They’ve gone through multiple washings as well and have held their color and shape for years.room darkening curtains calgary So there you have it, the secret to sanity in my house: tailored slipcovers. Fitted and washable, I couldn’t ask for more!"I thought you offered these in 108" at one time. Has that length been discontinued? We do not have a restock date set for this item. However, you are welcome to leave your email address and you will be notified when the curtain panel is restocked. "Will u pls notify me when u restock this item in the 96 length? Unfortunately, we do not have an estimated restock date set. "Will you be re-stocking this curtain in 88 inches?"

At this time, we do not have an estimated restock date set. We welcome you to check back often as our inventory changes on a periodic basis. "Will you be re-stocking this item?"We recommend signing up for email alerts. Once the item has been restocked, you will receive an email notification. "When it says 88 inches, does that include the tab or is the tab an extra few inches?" They are back tab so there is no extra inches from the tabs. Hangs similar to a rod pocket. "I am hanging 4 panels in front of a window we need to make look larger (wider). So we can't have any light coming thru otherwise you can tell it's a smaller window. It says these are lined but in your remarks it also states it MINIMIZES sun rays.So you will be able to tell where the window stops and starts behind these panels?" After looking over the item, especially the pictures, I think that the material may show the size of the window if you were to only use one panel. However, a customer did write a review saying "These are good quality.

But if you want wrinkle free curtains, be prepared for some ironing, especially if you are using several panels -- I used 4 panels per window to make the windows appear larger and more luxurious" I hope this was helpful and that you have a wonderful day! "Is this for a pair of curtains or one panel?" "These arrived terribly wrinkled. Any advice as to the best way to get these wrinkles out?" I ironed them myself. It took a while but it worked, and I am very pleased with them. I guess that you could also use a steamer. "Hello - is there an option to hang these with drapery hooks? It looks as if the only options are rod pocket or back tabs. Hello kath206, these panels hang with the rod pocket or back tabs only. Thank you for shopping with us. "I'm hoping for 6 panels. This teaser image keeps showing up in my internet ad space because I clicked on it, but you still only have one panel! Any updates on when you might get more?" Hello HBellGBTV, items are restocked as they become available;

however, we cannot guarantee an item will be restocked. "I need 7 panels. Will more be in stock soon?" Hello lbg9, items are restocked as they become available; "I need 6 panels. Are you getting more?" Hello bedroomrug, items are restocked as they become available; how many panels need? the window are 2.50 meters high x 3.90 meters wide "I am trying to get this product for the living room sliding doors. What size should I get? The sliding doors size is 68 wide, 88 inches long. I know I will need 2 panels. My question is...are two 50 wide 88 inches panel cover the 68 wide 88 inches high sliding doors?" Hello couch, yes 2 panels will work great. Thank you for shopping with us! "What is the return policy for this product? My friend in Japan wants to buy 4 of them and I am bringing them to Japan in 12/24. In case they don't work do I get to return for refund in January? I am pretty sure that wouldn't happen but just in case.." Hello couch, Our Holiday Return Policy applies to all purchases from November 1, 2015 through December 31, 2015.

You must initiate a return for these items within 30 days of delivery or by January 31, 2016 (whichever date is later). We must receive your return at our warehouse within 15 days of your return initiation. All items must be in their original condition to qualify for a full refund. You may receive a partial refund if the returned item was opened, used, or returned late. Thanks for shopping with us! "Is item per panel or per pair?" Hello todayinnyc, one panel is included with each order. Please let us know if you have additional questions. Thanks for shopping with us. "Will you be getting this product back in stock? I need 8 96" panels" Hello cattert, items are restocked as they become available; "i would like to know how many panel come in the package ? is it one panel or two. Hello RickRod, this item features one panel per order. "I need 4 panels for 2 windows and then I have 3 more windows that are shorter - inside lenght 67 - a blind would do for these

could you match a white linen blind of some sort to these drapery ?" Hello Virginia, thank you for your inquiry. Unfortunately, the information you have requested is currently unavailable. You will receive an email notification once an answer is posted. Have a great day. "Can you use rings to hang these panels" Hello TCooper, no, this item has one single hole to put the rod through. You absolutely can use rings to hang these panels. Overstock sells a ring with a clip on that you attach to the top of the panel- Alternately, you can attach (purchased) steel drapery hooks to the inside (window side) of the panels, with a few stitches to secure, and then hang the curtain from the ring. The drapery hooks are available in any fabric store. Just treat the curtains as a single lined panel, attaching the drapery hooks to the inside fabric panel only. "Are the panels all 50" wide with different lengths of 88, 96, 108?" Hello kuroneko, each panel measures approximately 50" inches wide.