With designer futon covers you get both style and function. They are a wonderful way to dress up your futon. The fabric cover will also help to protect the futon and make the futon last much longer. There will be a few things to think about when buying a futon cover. The first step should be to measure your futon mattress.
 
 Look at all the dimensions including the thickness. You can find futons in a variety of thicknesses and you want to buy a cover that will fit your futon. Forgeting this step can have a negative effect since you can end up with a futon cover that is impossible to get on. The best futon covers come with zippers as they can be easily removed and washed.
 
 Look at what type of fabrics and patterns you already in the room where you have 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 it should not be a problem to locate one that fits your budget and home decorating style.
 
 Most futon covers will cost between $30 and $150. Set a budget you are comfortable with prior to going shopping so you can narrow down your choices to the ones that match your price range. Some futon covers are completely covered in the same print. These are great if you plan to flip your futon mattress on occasion.
 
 Other styles of futon covers are printed on one side and solid on the other. All you need to do is turn it over to give your space a somewhat different look. With a window pane futon cover you will have a print on the top which does not go all the way to the edge of the futon. A solid color will be on the back and all along the edges.