A couple people have recently asked me about sofa slipcovers to achieve a "shabby-chic" look. The shabby chic style is deliberately distressed, casual, and comfortable with an all-white and/or bleached-out pastel palette. Vintage pieces that look worn and antiqued (but still in a light or white color) play a role in this aesthetic.
This look can be achieved by applying a white or off-white slipcover to an existing sofa. Installing a slipcover is very easy. You simply drape it on and tuck it in. A trick to keeping it tucked in is to lodge rolled-up newspapers into the crevices. This will hold the slipcover tighter on the sofa. Here are a few slipcovers I found. Some are classics while others are updated modern versions:
$99
This one is a departure from the traditional slipcover, but it still achieves the "shabby-chic" look. It also seems like it would be more flexible for different styles of sofas underneath. It requires a less rigid installment and therefore becomes more casual. Pair this look with an array of colorful (or muted pastel) accent pillows.
$109
This is a more traditional look. The pleats give it a more structural feel and add a strong design feature. This one is on sale and available in stark white.
$150
This is the most typical slipcover of the three. The nice thing about it is that it has a separate cover for the seats, which keeps it fitting tightly and minimizes having to re-tuck-in the slipcover repeatedly. It's available for sofas with square-shaped or T-shaped back cushions.
Hovas Sofa Cover
This is a great budget-oriented option from Ikea. It's a pretty straight-forward slip cover, machine washable and white. With this low price you can really go crazy with pillows.
Hovas Sofa Cover
$50
