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Dec 05, 2023

The Best Slipcovered Sofas of 2023

And our faves are easy to clean. Updated Jan 23, 2023 1:28 PM

And our faves are easy to clean.

Updated Jan 23, 2023 1:28 PM

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Reading up on Domino's shopping guides is like having your own personal product concierge. We do the tedious part—deep-dive research, hands-on testing, and tapping experts for advice—so all you have to do is hit "add to cart." That's why we call them Simply the Best.

Sofas see the best of times—like catching up with friends and family members—and the worst of "who got peanut butter on the couch?" times. Between pet hair, sticky-fingered children, and the occasional wayward glass of wine, chances are your seating situation is put through the wringer every day. That's where a slipcovered sofa comes in handy.

"Adding a slipcover to a sofa is an easy way to bring durability to a couch that gets lots of wear and tear and needs to be washed or spot-cleaned often," says Bria Hammel, CEO and creative director of Bria Hammel Interiors. The best slipcovered sofas don't compromise style or comfort and are easy enough to clean, too—preferably in a washing machine. We scoured the market for the best slipcovered sofas and are confident any of these options will set the stage for your living room design and feel like new for way longer.

Cushions: Down | Width: 77 or 89 inches | Care: Machine washable

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Why we chose it: This sofa brings a touch of Leanne Ford's effortless aesthetic into your home.

Raise your hand if you’re a Leanne Ford superfan (we are). Add a dose of her laid-back style to your living room with this slipcovered sofa she designed for Crate & Barrel. Guests will be begging to sink into its cloudlike cushions all night with appetizers and a glass of wine. Once you’ve sufficiently broken it in over time, simply toss the slipcover in the wash and it will look refreshed. This sofa is down filled, so you’ll want to do regular cushion fluffing.

Cushions: Memory foam | Width: 70 or 105 inches | Care: Spot-clean

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Why we chose it: Go semi-custom to have more say in your living room seating.

Modular sofas are appealing enough on their own. They allow you to arrange and rearrange the pieces, essentially playing Legos with their various armless chairs, corner chairs, and chaise longues. Add in the fact that this one from West Elm is slipcovered, allowing for easy cleaning, and you have a pretty perfect sofa. Mix and match the pieces to your heart's desire. We also love that it's made with sink-in-and-stay memory foam cushions for extra comfort through any show binge.

Cushions: Combination of down, feather, and fiber | Width: Many options, ranging from 60 to 100 inches | Care: Machine washable

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Why we chose it: The crisp seams on this sofa are tailored to perfection.

Forget any notions you have of ill-fitting slipcovers. This Maiden Home design is anything but, with a hand-sewn cover that fits snugly. The clean lines are just one benefit of this couch, though. Add easy maintenance, durable performance fabrics, and cushions to melt into that list, and you have a top-notch slipcovered sofa you’ll love for years to come.

Cushions: Combination of pocket springs, foam, and polyester fibers | Width: 88.25 inches | Care: Machine washable

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Why we chose it: The understudy of IKEA's beloved, and now retired, Ektorp design.

When IKEA sent its Ektorp sofa out to pasture, many shoppers were dismayed. That is, until the Uppland sofa came onto the scene. Its classic look and machine washable slipcover, all for less than $1,000, make the couch an ideal budget buy or bonus room/den/basement furnishing. Many reviewers go to bat for Uppland's comfort and depth, and several say that assembly was easy. With seven slipcovers (replacements start at $69), there's a range of color options—but it's a good idea to take a closer look at the materials each is made from, as they differ. Some buyers also note a few important things: It sits on the firmer side, the cushions can't be flipped, and you need to let the back cushions expand for a day or so out of the packaging before they are fully fluffed.

Cushions: Many options, including foam, feather, latex, and down | Width: 78 inches | Care: Professionally clean

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Why we chose it: Customizable to be the most comfortable, whatever that means to you.

This slipcovered sofa feels just as cozy as it looks, and that's saying something. What's comfortable to one is too soft or too firm to another, though, which is why Cisco Home offers various fill options—foam, feather, down, latex, and combinations of all of them. The only problem? You may have a hard time crawling out from your spot to bed at night. Don't say we didn't warn you.

Cushions: Combination of down, feather, and a spring core wrapped in poly-foam | Width: 96 inches, 108 inches, or 120 inches | Care: Spot-clean

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Why we chose it: You don't need an ocean view to revel in this one's beachy feel.

Bring a relaxed yet sophisticated look to your living room—whether you’re by the sea or not. Serena & Lily doesn't skimp on the customization options for this couch, so dress its clean lines however you’d like, whether that's with stripes in performance fabric, gingham linen, or clean white cotton. Narrow down the 145 fabric choices by color, type (linen, leather, cotton, performance, and more), and pattern (solid is also available).

Cushions: Feather mix | Width: 90 inches | Care: Machine washable

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Why we chose it: You could be resting on this minimalist beauty by week's end.

Patience is a virtue, but if you don't have weeks (much less months) to wait for a couch to be delivered, opt for this one by direct-to-consumer O.G. Article. There aren't dozens of upholstery options to sort through, and for the decision fatigued among us, that's a relief. Simply choose between a white and gray slipcover, which fastens with Velcro, ensuring a smooth, tight fit. No assembly is needed either, so quickly unbox it and then kick your feet up knowing you made a solid decision.

Cushions: Feather, cotton, and foam mix | Width: Varies, 90.56 to 166.93 inches | Care: Varies; linen and pet-friendly are dry cleaning recommended but machine washable; velvet is dry-clean only

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Why we chose it: Recline without looking like you’re turning into your parents.

Reclining sofas aren't usually synonymous with style. But when our assistant editor, Raven McMillan, came across furniture startup Homebody, which promises to deliver a comfier, cool kid–approved version of a La-Z-Boy, she was sold. With all kinds of configurations possible, this modular piece of furniture didn't take McMillan long to assemble on her own, and the final result looks like an expensive slipcovered sofa. The recliner simply snaps into place and plugs into an outlet, and the moving piece only needs 2 inches of clearance from the wall. USB and USB-C inputs are hidden under the cushions, which means charging a phone or laptop is within arm's reach. All seven fabric selections (with swatch samples available) are treated as stain resistant, which helps with pet paws and accidental spills.

Cushions: Choice of feather down or poly fill | Width: 99 inches | Care: Dry cleaning strongly recommended; machine washable possible

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Why we chose it: A versatile design that will create the living room corner of your dreams.

As far as sectionals go, it's hard to beat the ones from Sixpenny. With 55 styles from 11 different collections to choose from, there truly is something for everyone, especially if you like the cozy, lived-in look the brand is known for. While we love the Devyn's clean lines, Aria's armless elegance, and Elias's cottagecore appeal, the versatility of the Gabriel ranks it a notch above the rest. Its slender arms, low-slung back, and loose, pleated corners all culminate in a soft, comfy place to lounge—the cushions are packed with feather down or a vegan poly mix and a layer of high-density foam. You’ll need to choose from canvas, linen, or velvet fabrics, but know that every frame is made from kiln-dried hardwood and plywood. While most of Sixpenny's products are made to order, a few do come ready to ship and will normally arrive to you in two to three weeks. Plus you get free home delivery, 30-day free returns, and a limited lifetime warranty.

Cushions: Foam and down blend | Width: 86.6 or 110.2 inches | Care: Spot-clean

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Why we chose it: We’d trust Vincent Van Duysen to design anything—including a sleek-as-can-be slipcovered sofa.

Never have we used sexy and slipcovered in the same sentence, but there's a first time for everything. Leave it to Van Duysen, a Belgium-born architect and designer, to create a slipcovered sofa with an alluring low back and clean lines. Choose between two widths, three upholstery options, and a few elegant neutral colors, then trust you’ll adore this couch forever and ever.

A slipcovered sofa is a big purchase, for both your living room and your budget, so we took this hunt for the best ones seriously. First, we chose brands that we have firsthand experience with or we trust to consistently deliver quality couches of all kinds, including slipcovered ones. Each pick needed to provide a variety of upholstery options (preferably machine washable!) that could coordinate with various decor styles. If they had an alluring shape and extra-cushy fill, all the better.

Style can reveal itself in an interesting silhouette, unexpected upholstery, or simply an overall cool vibe. Whichever stylish slipcovered sofa is the best fit for you, choose one you’ll be happy to have in your home to repurpose for years to come.

When it comes to upholstery types for a slipcovered sofa, the options are (nearly) endless: linen, cotton, weave, bouclé—need we go on? If you’re hoping for a hardy upholstery that can withstand repeated washings, opt for a performance fabric. Whether that's in a timeless neutral or showstopping color is up to you.

No matter what kind of sofa you’re buying, slipcovered or not, a sink-in-and-stay level of comfort is nonnegotiable. As you’re shopping, keep a close eye on the cushion filling. Are you a down lover or do you firmly believe in foam? That’ll help narrow your wish list.

The biggest benefit of a slipcovered sofa is that it's a breeze to get stains out of, so easy cleaning was at the top of our must-haves. Many of the above options are machine washable, which is ideal, though a few require spot cleaning.

Most sofas can be slipcovered, especially if it has a traditional shape. The more intricate the style, the more likely you are to need a custom-made slipcover—and the more unnatural a slipcover may look. "Really modern designs or very ornate traditional styles may not look the best with a slipcover," says Hammel.

Different upholstery types will have different care needs, so always refer to your slipcover's care tag or the brand's website for guidance. Many of the options we chose are machine washable, though some need to be spot-cleaned or even professionally cleaned. Before throwing your slipcover in the washing machine willy-nilly—and, really, before buying the sofa to begin with!—read the care requirements carefully.

A steamer is your friend and much less tedious to use than an iron. For a more relaxed vibe, embrace the wrinkles. "Wrinkles are okay if you’re looking for a more lived-in, casual feel," says Hammel.

The best slipcovered sofas combine style, comfort, and the ease of knowing you can remove the upholstered exterior to wash your pup's muddy paw prints off of it.