Are you looking for a loose cover sofa for your home? Loose or slipcovered sofas are a practical option as you can remove, launder and change the covers on your sofa. Problem is, they can be hard to find in Australia.
I love the relaxed look of a loose white cover but with a black dog and two teenagers, there’s no way I could have a white fully upholstered sofa. I’d need to get it professionally cleaned all the time. Loose covers mean I can wash or change the cover whenever I need to.
I’ve been looking for a new loose cover sofa for over 12 months, so here is my guide to loose cover sofas in Australia at the moment.
The Best Places to Buy a Loose Cover Sofa – Our Top Picks
IKEA
Good old IKEA. From the classic EKTORP (pictured above) and the STOCKSUND to the modern lines of the NORSBERG, IKEA have a whole range of slipcover or loose covered sofas to choose from.
Additional Covers: Yes. All sofas and armchairs have a choice of covers. There are 8 cover choices for the EKTORP. There are also a range of companies that make custom covers for IKEA furniture. Read our post on IKEA Slipcovers to learn more.
Budget: A 3 seater EKTORP with a white cover starts at $499, STOCKSUND from $799. EKTORP covers range from $119 – $319
Alfresco Emporium
Alfresco Emporium offer the VERMONT loose covered sofa. It is available as an armchair, chaise and two and a half seater sofa.
Additional Covers: Yes There are 8 different covers to choose from. The Vermont is supplied with a latte cover, and additional covers can be purchased separately.
Budget: The Vermont sofa is $2299. Additional covers range from $399 – $799
French Dressing
French Dressing offer a range of armchairs and sofas in their Louis XV range including the LILY, SOPHIA, and SOUTH HAMPTON.
Additional Covers: Yes. The sofas come in a range of standard colours, and there are are range of fabrics at different price levels to have additional covers made.
Budget: A 3 seater LILY starts at $3,495 The SOUTH HAMPTON is currently on sale from $3,036
French & English
French & English have a range of loose cover sofas including HASTINGS, LONG ISLAND, and WINDSOR
Additional Covers: The sofas are available in a range of linen fabrics that are dry cleanable.
Budget: The HASTINGS 2 and a half seat sofa is $2,195 and the WINDSOR is $2,995
Other Loose Cover Sofas Worth Considering
Early Settler
Early Settler sell the ROCHELLE 3 seater chaise with a removable dry-cleanable cover. This is a big sofa so you need plenty of room. No additional covers are available. Currently on sale for $2,590.
Zanui
Zanui sell the HAMPTON sofa in a linen cover for $1,379.
Freedom Furniture
Freedom sell the Benson loose cover sofa. Only available in Donkey colour. Currently on sale for $1,699.
Molmic
Molmic make the LOFT sofa which has a removable cover. There are 5 colours available in the LEVI fabric range to choose from.
MCM House
The HAMPTONS sofa from MCM House is available in white, stone or smoke covers. It retails for $5,600
Pottery Barn
Pottery Barn has a great range of slip covered sofas and covers but they are not available in Australia even though they were briefly. We will have to stay tuned as to whether they make a return.
What to Consider When Buying A Loose Cover Sofa
Here are some of the factors you may want to take into account when buying a slipcover sofa:
- Are the covers washable or dry-clean only?
- Are additional covers available?
- Is it likely that you can buy additional covers in the future?
- How easy is it to take the covers on and off?
- Will you need to iron the covers or are you happy with a more relaxed look?
If you know of another place to buy slipcover sofas in Australia or have any tips of loose cover sofas, please leave a comment below 🙂
Actually, there’s an amazing Australian company called Comfort Works that has a wide range of sofa covers made specifically for IKEA sofas or they custom make them too. I had an old Freedom lounge cover made and the quality is exceptional and I’m all for supporting small, local businesses. You should check them out. Btw I’m not associated with them, just a happy customer.
Thanks Sam,
Yes we link to comfort works in the post about Ikea Slipcovers. So glad you are happy with your cover. I’ve got some fabric samples here and am looking at ordering one from them too.
Cheers
Kylie