Ask the Designer: Slip cover upholstery

Q. I loved the idea in Ask the Designer on Saturday Aug 4 about sprucing up an old sofa with a slip cover — but am finding it hard to source a nice one. Any suggestions?

A. Slip covers have a more relaxed feel than fitted upholstery, with the added advantage that they can be whipped off and washed when the family pet has spent to much time lying on it!

They especially suit country-style rooms and look great in floral prints, stripes or plain linen.