CHI Good Questions: Armless Slipcover?

Marmarplay sent us an email:

"Looking for help trying to protect my sofa from my cats. Does anyone know of a slipcover for armless sofas?"

Got a good question? Email us: chicago(at)apartmenttherapy(dot)com

Marmarplay, here is one internet source for slipcovers that are available in armless styles - www.slipcovershop.com. The armless covers are available for sofas both with and without cushions in 125 fabric styles. Prices range from $99 - 225.

Any other resources for armless slipcovers or suggestions for protecting the sofa from pets? Please let us know in the comments...

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Comments (13)

That cat wants us out of his apartment...NOW!

posted by Michael W. on December 19th 2007 at 4:27am
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Yeah, he needs some peace and quiet to fine-tune his plans for world domination. My guess is that it'll take more than some new slipcovers to appease our new feline overlord. Can we start a thread on Chicago sources for fresh tuna and catnip?

posted by Laurita on December 19th 2007 at 4:37am
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The face on that cat... Hilarious!

posted by Vanessa in New York on December 19th 2007 at 5:04am
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Just give the cat the couch. Admit defeat. You don't stand a chance against that cat. Yikes!

posted by hindulovegod on December 19th 2007 at 5:05am
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I made you a smile but I eated it.

posted by cakekick on December 19th 2007 at 5:22am
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i have a dog who never sits on our couch when we are at home, but i always manage to find copious amounts of dog hair on me after i sit on the couch. sneaky dog. so i bought some beautiful fabric at reprodepot.com stitched up the sides and use it as a couch "throw" for my doggy when i'm not home. i know i'm acquiescing, but it keeps my clothes fur free.

posted by luckysquid on December 19th 2007 at 5:41am
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This photo is crying out for LOL cats treatment: "im on ur couch. . . plottin against u"

posted by eeeck on December 19th 2007 at 6:00am
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Wow, that is some scary looking cat. Friendly?

posted by pmaher on December 19th 2007 at 6:11am
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That is one tough-looking kitty. I'd let him have the couch, if I were you.

posted by Cassis on December 19th 2007 at 6:35am
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Marmarplay! Excellent question! I don't have quite such a fantastic cat (though we're getting 2 in January), but I do have an armless couch and am on the look-out for a slipcover. Anyone have anything useful to say about slipcovers?

posted by Robin(happilyever) on December 19th 2007 at 8:03am
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He's pissed that you even dared to ask this question!

posted by bipolarbear on December 19th 2007 at 9:51am
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just let him have it and back away.

posted by lemonpie on December 19th 2007 at 2:06pm
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Cats are meant to live in barns earning their keep.

posted by Kurt on December 20th 2007 at 11:42am
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