A drearier place, I can assure you. I like to do it with the change of the seasons - a winter set and a light set for the summer.
Slipcovers are a good way to freshen up the look of a tired sofa or chair.
By creating a cover that can be easily fitted over the existing piece, your furniture gets an immediate facelift. Also, you can have different sets of slipcovers created for your home to match the different moods of each season. Slipcovers are easily removed for dry cleaning or machine washing, depending what type of fabric is used, and they are easily stored when not in use. Slipcovers styles vary greatly. Today, you can purchase slipcovers that range from highly tailored to simple pieces of fabric that can be artfully draped and lashed onto your furniture for an arty look.