9 Best Couch Covers to Keep Your Furniture in Better Shape

This affordable slipcover is hard to beat. Users gave it high marks for appearance—and loved that it comes in a selection of seven colors, including this soft steel blue. Users also said the couch cover fit well and looked neat on couches. It also laundered well, though it did show some signs of color fading after 100 hours of UV exposure.

The couch cover's polyester blend material keeps the furniture underneath in tip-top shape, stays in place well, and feels soft, according to several Amazon reviewers. "With the two older kids fidgeting on the couch nonstop and random pillow fights, I expected to have to readjust the cover, but it's been on solid since I placed it with no bunching or crumpling up. It takes a lot to impress me, especially with that price, but I'm impressed," said one online Amazon reviewer, who also called the fabric "ridiculously soft."

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One of the biggest complaints about couch covers is that they can sometimes feel outdated. Even though this option doesn't fit snugly on the couch, we love the more modern, decorative vibe. The draped couch cover comes in a range of designs—botanicals, bohemian prints, and artful lines, for example—that look a little more upscale than your average couch cover.

The product, which comes in 13 sizes to fit sofa types of all sizes and shapes, is more versatile than the other covers on our list. You can use it as a throw blanket or even a rug or tablecloth. And setup couldn't be easier: Simply drape it over your furniture, then tuck any extra fabric into the creases.

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A great value pick, this super stretchy couch cover is made of a polyester and spandex blend that's nice and soft. For a bit of visual interest, it even has a subtle jacquard weave pattern. We love that it comes in a rainbow of 19 colors ranging from neutrals to bolder shades like teal and burgundy. It also comes in a range of sizes to fit a loveseat as well as chairs, large sofas and everything in between so you can achieve a uniform look across your whole living room set.

If there's any downside, it's the way this cover slips onto your couch. The single piece has thick elastic loops along the bottom that hug the couch, which isn't ideal for more decorative sofas with wooden or metal legs.

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Available in over 30 colors and eight sizes, this budget-friendly couch cover wins praise from Amazon reviewers for its super stretchy design that offers a snug fit. It also boasts special anti-slip foam strips on the seat and elastic around the bottom to help keep it in place when you sit down.

Reviewers noted the material is very thin and lightweight which helps it conform to your couch but may affect the cover's ability to protect the fabric underneath from stains. It may also cause durability issues in the long run. But, at this price, you can't beat the affordability and customization options.

Thanks to a polyester and spandex construction, this multi-piece couch cover offers plenty of stretch to accommodate larger L-shaped sofas of varying sizes. Not to mention, you can use it whether the chaise is on the left or the right of the couch. To keep the cover in place, the material features a combination of non-skid elastic bottoms and non-slip foam anchors. The company claims it won't shift or slip and is resistant to both snags and wrinkles for a neat aesthetic.

We love that it comes in more than a dozen colors, including a rich shade of burgundy and a more neutral ivy. Just note: While you can machine wash this couch cover, the company says it requires line drying.

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A reclining sectional is the ultimate luxury, and the Ulticor Sectional Recliner Cover can help keep your couch in pristine shape. The soft and stretchy velvet cover is designed to fit a variety of different reclining couch shapes with a tailored look. It comes with seven pieces and the option to buy even more for additional seats or consoles.

Many Amazon reviewers noted that everything fits snugly, thanks to elastic strips that keep the cover in place. "It has been on for three weeks and still is snug, even with multiple family members getting up and down daily," said one online Amazon reviewer. "It’s the only cover that I didn’t need to keep adjusting and tucking every few days." On the downside, you do have to install each piece on its own, which can be time-consuming, especially if you're washing it frequently. For further customization, it also comes in 12 colors, including a go-to black and a unique jewel-toned green.

It may not cover the entire couch, but that's part of what makes this couch cover so convenient for households with pets. Designed to keep the most trafficked areas cleaner, the Sofa Shield mainly protects the seat, arms, and back of your couch, and stays in place via 2-inch slip-resistant straps.

Plus, it's easy to remove, machine wash, and replace any time it gets dirty, smelly, or covered in fur. The brand says the material is also stain-, fade-, and tear-resistant to keep your furniture dry and rip-free—something that may be helpful for pet owners facing dirty dog paws or sharp cat claws. "Protects the couch from drippy post-drink pups, slobbery chew sessions, and the occasional muddy paws, and, very impressively, doesn't hold on to pet hair," said one online Amazon reviewer. We also like that it's reversible and comes in 19 colors and patterns.

Protect your sofa from spills, stains, and pet hair with this durable and water-resistant faux-leather couch cover that is easy to wipe down. It has the same sleek look and feel as traditional leather but offers the functionality and affordability of a synthetic fiber.

Though it does add to installation time, we love that the whole thing is modular, so you can score exactly what you need for your couch. Simply buy as many seat covers, back covers, chaise covers, and pillow covers as your sofa calls for. Each item is designed with thick straps that help ensure a snug and secure fit. And, since it's faux-leather, it's entirely machine-washable for easy cleaning.

If you're looking for a quick and easy way to protect multiple pieces of furniture at once with a uniform look, this slipcover set is an affordable way to do so. It comes with a sofa cover, loveseat cover, and a chair cover—all of which are made from a super stretchy polyester and spandex fabric that easily slips over furniture of varying sizes.

Several Amazon reviewers said the fit is snug and sleek, and the material holds up to wash cycles. Color options are limited to six choices, but you're likely to find what you're looking for since the offerings include standards like gray, black, and brown.