decorative cover

Pretty protective layer

A decorative cover is any covering whose primary purpose is aesthetic rather than functional—to beautify or conceal rather than protect.

The term applies to ornamental cases for pillows, books, or furniture: She bought decorative covers for the throw pillows.

It may also describe façades or overlays that hide utilitarian surfaces beneath.

Related

pillow sham · drape · curtain panel · tapestry · antimacassar · overlay · embellishment · lace · trim · fringe · veneer · facade · casing · sheath · book jacket · lamp shade · upholstery · canopy

Opposites
function/purpose

decorative coverprotective cover

dust cover · insulation · armor · weatherproofing · tarp

visibility/concealment

decorative coverunderlayment

Base layer beneath flooring

inner lining · backing · substrate · subfloor · undercoating

structural role

decorative coverstructural element

Support in construction

framework · skeleton · substructure · foundation · infrastructure

Family

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Familiarity
Top 50,000
Profile
Known to kids · Used worldwide · Timeless · Concrete · Everyday, not technical · Rated G