With designer futon covers you get both style and function. They are a wonderful way to dress up your futon. The strong fabric cover will also serve to protect the futon below it and help give it a longer life. There will be a few things to think about when buying a futon cover. The first step should be to measure your futon mattress.
 
 Look at all the dimensions including the thickness. You can find futons in a variety of thicknesses and you want to be sure the one you select will fit. Skipping this step can lead to an expensive mistake as you could get stuck with a futon cover that will not fit. Futon covers with zippers are the best choice that allow you to easily remove them to wash them.
 
 Look at what type of fabrics and patterns you already have in the room where you keep your futon. Select a futon cover which is a good fit for the rest of the room’s décor. There are many different wonderful futon covers available for low prices so it should not be a problem to locate one that fits your budget and home decorating style.
 
 Futon covers will usually run between $30 and $150. It is a good idea to set your budget before you go shopping to help you narrow down your choices to the ones that fit your budget. You will find a print on both sides of some futon covers. These make it easy to flip your mattress without changing the look of your space.
 
 Other styles of futon covers are printed on one side and solid on the other. All you need to do is turn it over to give your space a somewhat different look. Window pane futon covers have a print on the top that does not go all the way to the edges. The edges and back will be a solid color.

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