We’re particularly keen on the elastic straps that have solid adjustable buckles to create a snug fit around the sofa cushions. As it’s removable, a sofa cover can be easily washed or changed out for a fresh cover whenever needed and saves you from having to wash, clean or reupholster the sofa cushions themselves. If you’re looking to create an oasis of minimalistic calm but don’t want the stress that comes with expensive upholstery, this soft marl 3-seat sofa cover in the colour Natural from Dunelm is a fantastic dupe. For separate cushion protectors, you’ll need individual height, length and depth measurements of these too.

The fabric is hypoallergenic, has box stitching which helps to reduce any shifting, and as a bonus has a soft quilted lining which retains your pet’s body heat and makes them cosier! This velvet-style cover comes in four sizes, designed to fit either a single-seater, two-seater, three-seater or even a four-seater sofa, and can be machine washed in cold water (and even tumble dried on low heat) for ultimate utility. Made from a thick, soft velvet-like microfibre with a spandex stretch, this one-piece sofa cover comes in eight colours including silver grey, wine red, purple and blue, and has elastic belts to secure the cover around the base of the sofa.If you’re a fan of regularly changing a room’s aesthetic through patterns and colour, sofa covers are a fantastic way to do this. During winter – when every soft furnishing could be, well, softer – covering the sofa in a deliciously cosy slipcover will easily crank up the comfort of your living room. When young children, babies and excitable pets are around, there’s a chance your sofa will be the site of messes and accidents, often involving liquid.

It won’t fit on a leather sofa unfortunately as the elastic straps slide off – but all other sofa materials should be fine. Luckily there are plenty of hacks for this – for example, using velcro strips, elastic corners, drawstrings and even the grip strips used for rugs.When measuring for the fit, make sure there’s at least 1cm of cushion cover beyond the cushion itself, as this allows for the cover to wrap around it sufficiently.

While you can find sofa covers in various materials and fabrics, it’s best to go with a durable, medium-weight fabric that’s machine washable, such as cotton, canvas, microfibre or a twill blend like denim. Knowing how to keep a sofa cover in place is important: the thinner the fabric, the more chance it will move and shift when people sit (or children jump) on it. We’ve found the best sofa covers for you to choose from, whether you’re after a soft and stretchy one-piece, multiple cushion covers or a water-resistant slipcover to use when pets and children are around.It combines a breathable, non-slip fabric with a super-soft look-and-feel which can look smart atop the shabbiest of sofas.