What’s the difference between sofa covers and reupholstery?

Our fitted sofa covers

With our settee covers, updating your sofa or chairs with custom-made covers is a non-permanent experience you can use and remove at will. Our process begins with you selecting your preferred fabric from our collection of stylish and practical options. You’ll then upload a few photos of your furniture to our secure platform to give us a clear idea of what we’re working with. After that, we provide you with a postage bag and a measurement form for you to fill out and send back to us.

Then, all you have to do is sit back and wait. It’s that simple! Your new covers will be custom-made to fit your sofa perfectly and sent to you by post. Our covers are both removable and machine washable, so you don’t have to worry about them getting a little dirty. They allow you to easily switch up the vibe in your home whenever you like, and with our three-year quality guarantee, you can enjoy your next stylish transformation with complete peace of mind!

Let’s talk reupholstery

If you’re looking for a more permanent change, Plumbs’ reupholstery service is the perfect choice. Unlike our fitted sofa covers, the upholstery process begins with removing all the old fabric, stuffing, and springs from your furniture. Then, it’s rebuilt using new, high-quality materials, bringing a fresh look and renewed comfort to your beloved pieces.

This process breathes new life into your sofas and chairs, transforming them from the inside out, as well as preserving original features, like any wooden details or deep buttoning, which make upholstery ideal for vintage, antique, or sentimental furniture. It’s important to note that once reupholstered, the new fabric cannot be removed like our sofa covers; it is a permanent change. And that’s the main difference that separates these two methods.

If this sounds like what you’re looking for, our parent company Plumbs offers a stunning range of over 800 fabrics and colours to choose from. So, whether you’re looking to match the old design or have a fresh change, you’ll be able to find it in this expansive range. You can completely transform your settee to complement your home’s style, and better still, it’s an eco-conscious choice!

That’s all the essentials covered! Consider this your brief crash course on the difference between fitted sofa covers and reupholstery so you can make an informed decision about what your sofa needs.

If you do decide you want to take the fitted sofa cover route, at Cover My Furniture, we provide a comprehensive range of fitted sofa covers for you to choose from. Our ranges encompass an expansive array of shades – from cooler colours like blue and green to warmer tones like orange and yellow and everything in between.

In short, whatever your interior style, we’ll have something to suit you. Why not take a look around our site and see what you can find? And if you’re looking for any in-depth advice or extra information, our in-house furniture specialists are here to help. Just get in touch, and we’ll be happy to help!