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6 Practical Tips in Choosing the Best Slipcovers for Antique Wingback Chairs
Wingback chairs are classic furniture pieces dating back to the 18th century. It was originally created to prevent excessive exposure to heat from the fireplace or to reduce cold draft inside homes. Its back has edges on both sides, which form right angles near the head. Most antique wingback chairs may need restoration through re-upholstery. However, a more budget-friendly approach is to use slipcovers instead. Slipcovers are more affordable than upholstery and it can be tailored according to your chosen color, style, fabric and print. Actually, slipcovers for wingback chairs can be fitted for both wooden wingback chairs as well as upholstered ones. When money is your main consideration, choose pre-sewn slipcovers because they are cheaper compared to tailor-made ones. However, before buying one, make sure to measure the chair's sear cushion width in front, maximum circumference of the couch, tip-to-tip measurement of the wings, maximum arm depth and maximum chair height from top to floor. One must that antique wingback chairs are made in varied sizes unlike the newly manufactured ones, which usually follow a standard set of sizes or dimensions. Another consideration in choosing slipcovers for your wingback chair is the style and print. It should match and blend well with the room's theme. For instance, if your home's theme is more traditional, the slipcover's style should have traditional prints such as classic floral and paisley designs. On the other hand, if your home has more of a contemporary theme, prints in muted color schemes, stripes and geometrical designs would go well with it. In terms of fabric and color, cotton and denim slipcovers blend well with a casual interior decoration. On the other hand, if the interior decoration is more formal, taffeta and heavy damask are best. If you want a more neutral fabric, go for tweed in solid colors. It can go with either a formal decoration or a casual one. Always remember to choose sturdy fabrics for better quality and protection. If you are more concerned with the fit, choose a fabric made of stretchable material such as a microfiber. Generally, the fabric and color of slipcovers should blend well with the wall coverings, other decors and accessories inside a room. You really do not have to choose an exact same color as the rest of the decors or the wall covering, but it should blend or complement well with it. If your aim is to make your antique wingback chairs the main focal points in a room, choose a bold color or an eye-catching pattern. Wingback chairs used as accents should draw the attention of any person inside the room to it. In the meantime, if wingback chairs are simply placed inside a room other than being a focal point, choose a color that would not overwhelm the room. Slipcovers are more convenient than upholstered ones because one can easily change it according to the room's theme. If the room or the whole house's interior is updated, you do not need to worry about your furniture blending because covers can be easily changed with just a simple slip.
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