How to Use a Sofa Shawl? What are the Sofa Wrap Dimensions?
The sofa throw not only makes the living room furniture look tidy and clean, but also noticeably extends the life of the sofa fabrics. Choosing a sofa throw model that matches your living room colors will have the effect of changing the atmosphere of your living room. Whether you use contrasting or harmonious colors, it is certain that your sofas will look like they have been renewed. So how to use a seat shawl?
It is possible to mention a few different options when using seat shawls.
• The first option is the classical covering style. Designed to cover all surfaces of the sofas and even hang down a little, sofa throws will make your living room have a colorful appearance when chosen in different colors.
• Another option is to cover only the seating area. In this case, plain or patterned sofa throws that match the sofa colors are generally chosen. But whatever the choice, it is known that these shawls make even worn-out seats look brand new.
• The last option is to cover the seat and back parts of the chair, leaving only the armrests outside. Choosing a sofa throw in colors that will match the sofa is most important in this type of covering.
Sofa shawl dimensions will vary depending on the covering style you prefer and the length and width of your sofa.
Seat Wrap Dimensions for Three-Seat Sofas
Although it varies depending on the design, the length of the three-seater sofas is between 200 and 240 cm. If you are looking for a shawl that will cover the entire seat of your seat, which is 200 cm, you should also take the arm parts of your seat into account. In this situation;
• A seat shawl measuring 300 x 100 cm will be enough to cover the entire seat.
• A seat shawl measuring 220 x 80 cm will cover only the sitting part of your three-seater sofa.
• It is possible to cover both the sitting and back parts with a 220 x 110 cm seat shawl.
Seat Cover Dimensions for Double Sofas:
Loveseats are usually one of the pieces included in the seating group. Although their dimensions vary depending on their design, they are produced as standard to fit at least 2 people in the seating area. In this situation;
• A sofa throw measuring 200 x 100 cm will cover your entire loveseat.
• A seat shawl measuring 160 x 80 cm will ensure that only the sitting part of your seat is covered with the shawl.
• It is possible to cover both the back and seat parts of your loveseat with a 170 x 110 cm seat shawl.
Seat Wrap Dimensions for Single Sofas:
An armchair or armchair is a must for seating groups. Additions can be made optionally to the single seats, which are usually two in a set. Armchairs, which are the pieces that offer the widest choice among sofa models , do not have standard sizes. Therefore, by taking the measurements of the armchair you have chosen, you can start choosing among the seat cover models. However, in order to answer the question of how to cover a sofa shawl on a sofa, you can take a look at the sofa shawl dimensions that we have given as examples.
• To completely cover a wing chair that has a width of 120 cm, a seating area of 60 cm, a depth of 90 cm and a height of approximately 80 cm, including its armrests; A seat shawl measuring 135 x 120 cm will be sufficient.
• A shawl measuring 70 x 80 cm will be required to cover only the sitting part of a single sofa of the same size.
• It is possible to cover both the sitting and back parts of your armchair with a shawl measuring 80 x 120 cm.
Which Fabric Should Be Preferred for Sofa Throw?
Sofa throw is generally preferred because it provides ease of cleaning and adds a different atmosphere to the living room. However, when choosing a shawl, it is very important to choose the right fabric. The fabric you choose;
• Stain-resistant
• Waterproof
• Non-sweating
• It must be a fabric that can be washed in the washing machine.
On the other hand, it is of course possible to choose the sofa throw fabric according to your decoration preferences. Frequently preferred cover fabrics are:
• Duck diaper
• Panama linen
• Cotton
• It is in the shape of a plush sofa throw.
Decoration Ideas in Different Styles with Sofa Throw
If you do not complain about the cleanliness of your sofas but want to see something different in your living room, you can place your sofa shawl in different ways. So, how to cover a sofa shawl in a way that looks stylish and can change the atmosphere of your living room, or how to use sofa shawls in different styles? Let's take a look together.
• You can choose your seat cover in dimensions of 90 x 90 or 110 x 110 cm. You can get a very stylish look by placing these shawls on the back of the sofa so that they look triangular.
• You can have two different seat styles by completely covering only one corner of your three-seater or two-seater sofa with a shawl.
• You can open your doors to a bohemian style by laying your sofa shawl on your armchair in a way that it will become a blanket.
Sofa Throw Color Selection and Combination Suggestions
Fabric type, size and color are very important when using sofa throws. If the right choice is not made, it is possible that you will have difficulty in cleaning or we may not achieve the effect you want.
Red Seats
Choosing a shawl in light tones on seats dominated by red , burgundy, pink and warm tones will increase the spaciousness of the environment. You can cover your warm-toned sofas with a sofa throw in cream, beige, yellow, white or off-white tones.
Blue Seats
If you have sofas with different and cold shades of blue such as ice blue, baby blue, navy blue; Your choice should again be in favor of cold colors. Cream color, light blue, cold white or turquoise sofa throws are the ones that can suit your seating group.
Black Seats
If you have a seating group in black, white or gray tones; A much wider range of seat throw color selection awaits you. Depending on the effect you want to create; You can choose a sofa throw in burgundy, red, beige, cream, light blue or yellow tones.
Practical Use and Cleaning Methods of Sofa Throw
Although the use of a sofa throw may seem to depend on certain standards, on the contrary, it is a piece that you can place as you wish. You can cover your seats completely or leave some of them exposed. If the reason you want to cover the sofa shawl is cleaning , choosing fabric types such as linen or duck cloth will help you save time in cleaning. Additionally, the shawl you choose must be machine washable. Washing your sofa shawl approximately once every 1 or 2 weeks is sufficient.
