Futon covers are both decorative and functional. They are a wonderful way to dress up your futon. The fabric cover will also help to protect the futon and make it last longer. When purchasing a futon cover there will be a few things to consider. The first step should be to measure your futon mattress.
 
 Look at all the dimensions including the thickness. Futons are available in many different thicknesses and you want to buy a cover that will fit your futon. Skipping this step can lead to an expensive mistake as you could wind up buying a cover that you cannot use. Futon covers with zippers are the best choice as they can be easily removed and washed.
 
 Take a look at the colors and patterns have in the room where you keep your futon. The futon cover you select should work well with the decorating scheme of the room. There are many different wonderful futon covers available for low prices so finding one to match your home and your budget should not be difficult.
 
 Futon covers will usually run between $30 and $150. Know what your budget is before you start your search so you can only look at the ones you can afford. Some futon covers are completely covered in the same print. These work well if you like to flip your mattress and keep the same look.
 
 Other styles of futon covers are printed on one side and solid on the other. This gives you the option of turning it over to change the look of your space. When you buy a window pane futon cover it will have a print on the top which does not go all the way to the edges. There will be a solid color on the edges and back.

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