Purportedly started by the late Coco Chanel, the little black dress (or LBD) trend has spanned for decades for many reasons:

Fashionable yet functional, pretty but plain, classic and classy.

For these same reasons, it is only natural that every futon should have a little black cover in its closet. What other color is chic, hides spills, and is slimming at the same time? Black covers can go with just about any room (although if your current décor is brown shag carpeting and wood paneled walls, you might want to consider updating more than your futon cover). A black cover will also compliment any frame, regardless of wood or metal persuasion.

Do the math:

Another bonus feature of having a black futon cover is–just like an LBD–it’s easy to accessorize. By having a black futon cover, pillows or throws in bright colors will have greater prominence and really spice up a room. Another option to make your black futon look like it just stepped off the runway is with white pillows that have a texture, pattern, or embellishment. Dress up your futon properly and it will be looking posh in no time.