Sometimes we’re in the mood for irony. Something so ugly it’s chic, or so old it circles back to cool. Hence the return of the slipcover sofa: self-aware, a little nostalgic, and somehow… fabulous. Most of them cost thousands – and I am not ready to commit that hard to this sofa trend just yet – so when I found a $41.08 hack? Just the slipcover, on sale? I immediately added to my cart.
'It’s the marriage of casual and couture – and I’m here for it,' says North Carolina-based interior designer Grey Joyner of Grey Joyner Interiors. 'I think the slipcover’s revival is part of the larger return to people wanting cozy homes,' she continues – large in part why we’re all oogling over Nancy Meyers living rooms. ‘People want homes that feel expressive, layered, and livable,’ Grey adds.
I thought I needed a new couch. Turns out, all I needed was the cover. This Amazon Prime Day sale find clocks in at just over $40, made from heavyweight cotton duck and cut for a tailored fit. It's a deal that makes the slipcovered furniture trend feel not only within reach, but worth leaning into ASAP. The rave reviews don’t hurt either.
Skeptics will argue that slipcovers give 'sad beach rental', but quite the contrary: according to Grey, they're missing the point of this furniture trend entirely. ‘They’re no longer just “beach house beige”,’ she says. With the right trim, ruffle, or fabric, they can feel wildly personal. ‘You can customize your trim and the ruffle and it really can become anything you’d like it to be.’ And when you’re bored? Swap it out.
Of course, softness invites slouch. The fix, says Grey, is styling. ‘Structured pillows (think knife-edge or box-style), a tailored throw, or even a contrasting bolster’ is the go-to living room furniture formula. ‘I love tossing on a textured throw and cool accent pillows to create that push-pull tension,’ she adds.
That tension (expected form, unexpected styling) is exactly what keeps the look feeling polished. ‘Even if the sofa is slightly rumpled (which adds charm, in my opinion!),’ she notes.
Turns out, the best couch for 2025 might be the one you already own.
‘Don’t be afraid to choose a bold print for your slipcover itself,' says Grey. 'An overscale floral or a structured bamboo print can completely energize a space, especially when layered with contrasting patterns.’ This soft toile option does exactly that. Try offsetting it with something unexpected – a spherical throw pillow, say – to amp up the tension.
Leaner than you recall from your grandmother’s parlor, no? If you’re ready to commit, pieces like the Seton Sofa by Lulu and Georgia are sleek-lined and better suited to rooms that are deliberately vintage-inspired, rather than actually dated. Also available in a calming flax linen.
This cabana-striped number lends a vacation energy to your living room. Under $110, ranked 4.1 stars, and somehow both punchy and polite, it’s the kind of crowd-pleaser that energizes up a room without being too fussy.
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