Futon covers are both decorative and functional. They are a great way to add style and life to 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 thing you should do is to measure your futon mattress.
 
 Look at thickness as well as height and width. Futons are available in many different thicknesses and you want a cover that will provide a good fit for your mattress. Skipping this step is a real mistake as you could get stuck with a futon cover that will not fit. Futon covers with zippers are the best choice that make it easy for you to wash them when they need to be cleaned.
 
 Look around the room at the various colors and fabrics you currently in the room where you have your futon. The futon cover you select should blend in with the rest of the décor of the room. There are many great futon covers out there for very reasonable prices so it should not be hard to find one that fits your décor and your budget.
 
 You can expect to pay between $30 and $150 for a futon cover. Know what your budget is before you start your search so you can narrow down your choices to the ones that match your price range. Some styles of futon cover have a print covering both sides. These work well if you like to flip your mattress and keep the same look.
 
 Other futon covers are solid on one side and printed on the other. This lets you turn it over to give your space a somewhat different look. Window pane futon covers have a print on the top that will not go completely to the edges. The edges and back will be a solid color.