Chair of the day: Wisteria’s slip-covered armchair

At the end of a busy day (like mine was today) who doesn’t enjoy the comforting arms of a slip-covered chair? I like this one from Wisteria (starts at $399 without the ruffle).

Slip-covers are great for a variety of reasons. Here are just a few:

1. A custom cover is less expensive than re-upholstery
2. They cover a variety of sins like faded wood and stained fabric
3. Slip-covers are an excellent way to create a seasonal look. White for summer, stripes for winter.
4. To cover a chair like this (but with welting and the bottom cushion separately covered) takes about ten yards of fabric.

I’m having a chair slip-covered because I love the existing fabric, but it won’t go with the new design I have planned for our bedroom.

Have you ever thought of using slip-covers for the summer?