Best sofa covers to buy in the UK that will look great in your lounge

Best for: style-seekers

Available in a range of colours, including a charcoal grey, olive green, camel and classic ivory hue, get the look of a brand new boucle sofa without having to replace your existing seating setup with Dunelm’s fantastic sofa cover.

Perfect for adding some texture to your living room and with boucle riding high in interior trends terms, you’ll find an option both for three-seater sofas, as well as one for two-seaters, at a really affordable price.

The cover is machine-washable and can be fitted or removed in a matter of minutes, making it ideal for those of us who like to switch up our interiors with the seasons.

Best for: L-shaped and corner sofas

Another sofa, that may seem a little more difficult to cover, is the corner or L-shaped sofa. However, The Sofa Cover Crafter has designed covers that work together to simply and smoothly cover these types in a matter of minutes. Whether you have a smaller one by two seater corner sofa, all the way up to a four by four seater L-shaped design, their covers hug your sofa to keep it from slipping or moving while you cosy up with family or friends.

We personally can’t get enough of this green and white contemporary design, while the fabric itself has the feel of cotton but the drape of silk, making it incredibly comfortable to lounge on. If you’re looking for a subtler design or colourway, there are over 100 different options to choose from, allowing you to find the perfect style for you and your home.

Best for: elevating tired old flat-pack

If you’ve ever wished that you could make a simple sofa look more expensive or give your living room an update without having to buy a brand new one, we’ve found an interiors hack, courtest of Bemz. The company designs sofa covers specifically to fit IKEA sofas to a tee breathing new life into old furniture.

We’re particularly fond of their recent collaboration with Maxwell Ryan and Apartment Therapy, as seen in this beautiful Winter Moss colourway. However, there’s an array of choice when it comes to colours and textures: think hard-wearing corduroy, breathable linen, sumptuous velvet, 100 per cent recycled and wool-look, and more. You can also choose to add a skirt or a looser fit rather than regular.

It’s a pricey option but if you like the design of your sofa but want a change from the texture and colour, it could be a wise investment.

Best for: IKEA sofas

Comfortly is another company catering to revitalising IKEA sofas. Here, you can pick from a pleasingly large selection of colours and fabrics, but what really sets Comfortly apart from its competitors is the Heavy Duty and stain-proof blends fabrics that they offer.

Designed to be resist scourges such as wearing and pilling, its Cashmere Blends fabric is stain-repellent, so no worrying over the odd spills here are there. Mop anything from red wine and coffee to milk and water, without it staining the sofa cover.

For Calamity Janes/Johns, or anyone with small creatures roaming around the house (that’s pets and children), this cover is the investment your sofa needs.

Best for: busy, messy households

Not only is this sofa cover fully waterproof but it also comes in a stylish patterned print that will work well in a variety of interior styles or for zhushing up places like Uni halls or a rental home.

If you do happen to spill anything on it, quickly and easily dab it away with a damp cloth or some kitchen towel, or simply toss it in the washing machine to have it looking brand new again.

Easy to fit and remove, this sofa cover comes with a two year warranty for added peace of mind.

Best for: recliners

You may assume that a recliner sofa could be difficult to cover, but this option from LINGKY comes in several different pieces, allowing you to easily cover everything from the arms and back, to the reclining seats, with ease. It’s no longer than using one cover to wrap your sofa either.

This iteration is perfect for anyone with a leather recliner that’s seen better days and showing wear and tear from pet scratches or stains or cracking. The plush velvet fabric has a little stretch to it, so promises to fit over your existing sofa snugly. Available in grey as well as a lighter taupe.

Best for: armless sofas and futons

Coming in at less than £20, this fantastic sofa cover is perfect for those with armless sofas or futon sofa beds. If you have a similar sofa setup in your spare room or even a home office space, this cover lets you add personality to a garden variety sofa.

Working just as well when it is folded down fla, as it does when it is set up as a sofa, this is one of the easiest sofa covers to fit for that very reason. It’s as simple as covering a traditional mattress with a fitted sheet. And, if you adore bright colours, fabrics or patterns, there are plenty of brilliant playful, geometric and modern designs to choose from.

Best for: statement style

Always dreamt of a pink sofa, but never dared to fork out for one? Choosing a bubblegum pink sofa cover can be a great way to show off your personality without breaking the bank in the process.

You can also get this cover in mango and duck egg blue, as well as more muted options like charcoal and latte. Block colours aside, there’s a range of cool patterns to choose from too.

It’s ideal for allergy-sufferers as it’s 100 per cent hypoallergenic and comfortable against the skin.

Best for: faking a brand new sofa

We love the rich purple colour of this particular sofa cover from Homescapes. However, if the berry shade isn’t to your taste, it also comes in a warm burnt orange and golden mustard colour that are equally as attention-grabbing.

The two-way stretch of the cotton-blend fabric makes it really easy to fit to your existing sofa, with the four foam bars that it comes with allowing you to push these into the creases to enable a super snug fit that will stop it from moving around as you relax and cosy up to read a book during the evening or catch up on the latest boxset. If you have a smaller two seater sofa, this also comes in a two seater cover.

Best for: vintage vibes

Elevate your existing style with this patterned damask-style loveseat sofa cover that you’ll find at Wayfair, which also comes in brown, dark green and light grey colourways.

This one-piece design should fit most loveseats, with the exact sizing covering sofas and seats that measure: 145-180cm wide, 81-107cm deep and 79-104cm high.

We appreciate that this cover can work with the majority of IKEA sofas, making it another great option for those looking to add flair to an otherwise plain or simple design.