What is a sofa cover?
A sofa cover is a replacement, protective cover that can be placed over an upholstered piece of furniture.
Almost every living room has a sofa. Whether it’s a compact two-seater, a beautiful corner sofa, or a spacious U-shaped sofa, a seating sofa is an essential piece of furniture.
With frequent use, your sofa can eventually start to look dull and worn. The quickest way to make your sofa look as good as new again is by using a sofa cover.
If you have an IKEA Ektorp sofa, choosing Ektorp sofa covers is a smart choice. The Ektorp cover is made of 100% polyester, machine washable, and available in various colors.
What is the purpose of a sofa cover?
Sofa covers are the ideal solution when reupholstering, repairing, or professional cleaning of your sofa is too expensive. The sofa cover protects against dirt and wear, helping your beautiful sofa last longer.
Nowadays, there are numerous beautiful materials and colors available, so you can brighten up your interior with a new sofa cover!
Perfect if you want to change your interior from time to time, for example, choosing a nice thick corduroy in autumn or a cozy warm color.
All IKEA sofa covers are machine washable; just put the cover in the washing machine, let it dry a bit, and the cover can go back on your sofa!
How do you use a sofa cover?
IKEA keeps offering sofa covers in many fun colors and prints. If you get tired of your IKEA sofa cover, just choose a new cover! Putting on a sofa cover only takes a few minutes.
How do you put the sofa cover on your sofa?
1. Open the cover and find the back in the middle. Make sure to hold the cover in the center.
2. Start at the top back corner and place the cover over it. Pull the cover over the upper back until the other corner is covered. Then pull the cover down along the back. Next, pull the cover over each arm and then cover the area where the cushions are.
3. Smooth the arms, sides, front, and back with your hand once the sofa is covered, and tuck the cover into the sofa frame.
4. Place the loose cushions in the cushion covers and zip them up once the cushions are properly in place. Put the cushions back on the sofa in the right direction and smooth the fabric with your hand.
Which color is best?
Of course, this is always a very personal choice. However, we can offer you some tips below.
- For example, if you choose a sofa in the same color as the wall, there is a good chance the sofa will blend into the interior. For a dark wall, a sofa in a light color works best, and the opposite applies for a light wall, where a dark sofa fits better.
- In a small space, it’s best to choose a calm color and avoid busy patterns and heavy fabrics. You can use colors like blue and white, which radiate calmness and coolness. These colors can also create an elegant look.
- Colors we often see are red, orange, and brown. These are earth tones that create atmosphere and warmth in your interior.
- A light sofa, on the other hand, keeps the overall look calm. Light shades like sand, beige, and off-white give any interior a chic touch but also work well with a casual look.
With the wide choice of materials and colors, there is something for everyone.
What is the most durable fabric for a sofa?
Polyester is a durable fabric for your sofa. Polyester offers many advantages because it is a strong and elastic fabric, and it is also easy to keep clean, so the cover doesn’t need to be replaced often. The IKEA Ektorp cover is made entirely of polyester.
Conclusion
Enjoy your sofa worry-free because our covers resist dirt, last a long time, are easy to wash in the washing machine if needed, are easy to replace, and you can even switch colors and styles whenever you feel like it!
