Modern futon covers add style to your futon as well as protect it. They provide an excellent method for making your futon more attractive. The fabric of the cover can also help to protect the futon underneath and make the futon last much longer. When you buy a futon cover there will be a few things to look at. The first thing you should do is to measure your futon mattress.
 
 It is important to measure thickness as well as width and height. There are many different thicknesses of futon out there and you want a cover that will provide a good fit for your mattress. 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 that make it easy for you to wash them when they need to be cleaned.
 
 Look at what type of fabrics and patterns you already have in the room where the futon is located. The futon cover you select should work well with the decorating scheme of the room. There is a wide selection of futon covers available at reasonable 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 to help you narrow down your choices to the ones that fit your budget. 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.
 
 Another style of futon cover includes a solid color on one side and a print on the other side. This gives you the option of turning it over to change the look of your space. With a window pane futon cover you will have a print on the top which does not go all the way to the edges. A solid color will be on the back and all along the edges.