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Two mustard gold velvet cushion covers stacked on the arm of a cream sofa with a grey knit throw
cushions

6 signs your sofa needs new cushion covers, not a new sofa

Fading, pilling and marks that never wash out are covers problems, not sofa problems. Six signs a cover refresh fixes the room, and what it costs.

buying guideGold velvet cushion covers on a white sofa with a grey knit throw

Velvet cushion covers: are they worth it?

Velvet cushion covers look expensive and feel plush, but are they worth it in an Indian home? An honest verdict by room, climate and household.

comparisonTwo ribbed brick corduroy cushion covers resting on a cream sofa

Cotton, velvet or polyester: which cushion cover fabric to buy

Cotton vs velvet vs polyester cushion covers compared on feel, durability, wash and cost, with a simple rule for matching fabric to the room.

careRed buffalo-check cushion covers styled on a white sofa with plant and wall art

Why cushion covers slip, sag, and gape (and how to make them sit right)

Covers sagging or twisting on the insert? How insert size, fill type and the cushion cover zip work together, with a cm sizing table and fixes.