The 12 Best Couch Covers

When Buying a Couch Cover, Look For

Fabric and Durability

When you start looking for a couch cover, fabric is one of the first things you’ll want to consider. The type of fabric you choose impacts the durability of the cover, the way it feels, and the way it looks, so it’s a pretty important decision.

Common couch cover fabrics include natural fibers like cotton and linen, synthetic fibers like polyester, and blends. Canvas and twill are some of the most durable options, so they’re good for homes with energetic children and pets. Other cotton weaves, and linen, are more comfortable, but they’re also more likely to wrinkle and stain.

Style and Design

Couch covers are available in a variety of styles and designs, including one piece covers, multi-piece covers, cushion covers, and more. Start by looking for options that fit your furniture, and then narrow it down further to options that match your decor. Think about the style of your room (is it formal or casual, modern or traditional) and select an option to fit.

The two most important factors to look at are fit and design details. Couch covers can be either loose fitting or tailored, and each one lends itself to a different style of room. For design details, look for things like seams and piping, ties that help adjust the fit, and skirts that conceal the base of your couch or chair.

Here are some styling ideas:

• Formal rooms: We recommend a tailored or stretch-fit cover for clean lines, and a solid color without a lot of embellishment.
• Casual rooms: We like loose-fitting covers with design features like ties for more informal settings. Other features like ruffles and fun designs can also work well in casual rooms.
• Modern rooms: If you’re going for a modern style, we recommend a fitted or elastic cover with geometric designs or a pop of color.
  

Why Trust The Spruce?

Aliyah Rodriguez is an associate editor at The Spruce who grew up dreading sitting on her grandmother's old plastic couch cover. As a person who loves to host and is a cat mom, Aliyah has used a variety of couch covers to protect her favorite investment. She's purchased couch covers for both short-term and long-term scenarios for couches as small as a 1-seater to full L-shaped sectionals.