Modern futon covers add style to your futon as well as protect it. 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. Measuring the mattress of your futon is the first thing you should do.
 
 Look at thickness as well as height and width. You can find futons in a variety of thicknesses and you want to buy a cover that will fit your futon. Skipping this step can lead to an expensive mistake as you could wind up buying a cover that you cannot use. The best futon covers come with zippers that allow you to easily remove them to wash them.
 
 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 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 a problem to locate one that fits your budget and home decorating style.
 
 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 only look at the ones you can afford. Some styles of futon cover have a print covering both sides. 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. This gives you the option of turning it over to to give your space a new look. Window pane futon covers have a print on the top that does not go all the way to the edges. A solid color will be on the back and all along the edges.