Available in thirteen different colourways, the twill fabric is made from 100% polyester and has a slightly raised design which adds texture. 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!

It’s also a great option if you’re toying with the idea of committing to a velvet sofa but aren’t yet sure whether to take the financial plunge. The Snugsie blanket is double layered with super soft flannel fleece on one side and a seriously warming sherpa fleece lining on the other, and at 180×240 cm it’s big enough to cover a king-size bed if you just can’t leave it on the sofa.While it may not be firmly held in place around the cushions, a blanket like the sage green Snugsie from Silentnight looks gorgeous draped across the sofa in the daytime and then keeps you and the family toasty warm during the evening movie marathon. Luckily there are plenty of hacks for this – for example, using velcro strips, elastic corners, drawstrings and even the grip strips used for rugs. We’re particularly keen on the elastic straps that have solid adjustable buckles to create a snug fit around the sofa cushions. We all love a cosy evening spent lazing on the sofa, but keeping your furniture in tip-top condition can be a struggle – especially in a busy household.

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.But the real star of the show at Bemz is the choice of 140 fabrics, including cotton, linen, velvet, wool and corduroy, plus a ‘Conscious’ range made of 100% recycled materials. If you want to use it as an elegant sofa cover though, try folding it in half twice and then draping it over the sofa’s arm, or you can drape it across one sofa corner and add a throw pillow to create the perfect cosy look. 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. 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.

Often referred to as a slipcover, these innovative creations are pretty much what they sound like: a fitted removable cover that helps protect your expensive sofa from stains, spills, pet hair, pet claws, and anything else that may damage or wear it out. 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. One piece covers the sofa’s base and back cushions, leaving you with three more slipcovers for the seat cushions. The cover comes in seven separate pieces that will adequately cover the frame, seat cushions and back cushions, all of which are fitted with zippers and can be reversed too. Opting for separate protectors is also useful if you have an L-shaped sofa, as odd shapes like these can be trickier to find covers for.It combines a breathable, non-slip fabric with a super-soft look-and-feel which can look smart atop the shabbiest of sofas. It won’t fit on a leather sofa unfortunately as the elastic straps slide off – but all other sofa materials should be fine. 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.

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. 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. 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.Plus, they come in a range of other colours, including trendy Denim, stylish Old Gold (a mustard hue) and a dove-like Light Grey. Made from a twill cotton fabric, it’s easy to pop into the washing machine and feels much softer than the original Ikea material. You’ll need the overall length, depth, width and height, along with the distance from the legs to the floor if your slipcover has a skirt.