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As humans, it's natural for us to want to change our surroundings every now and then. It helps to keep us focused, make things seem fresher and give you that 'new' feeling that comes with a lick of paint or a new carpet.
However, just because we'd love to redecorate every room of the house doesn't mean we have the funds to do so, sadly. However, given that we spend so much of our time in the living room and, more specifically, on the sofa, how it looks and feels is important.
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If you've been dreaming of a new sofa but don't quite have the funds to get you there just yet, we've found a stop-gap - sofa skins. If you're new to them, they're stretchy bits of material that cover your sofa, giving it a whole new look and feel.
It seems that even celebs are jumping on the trend, with everyone's favourite TV personality, Stacey Solomon getting in on the action.
Not only are they great to tide you over until you can get your new sofa, but they're also good for protecting any furniture you already love if you have pets - nobody wants muddy paws or cat scratches on their beloved armchair.
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With so many shapes, sizes and designs to choose from, you're sure to find one you like. Here are some of our favourites:
The best sofa skins
1 of 6ENZER Sofa Slipcover Stretch Elastic Fabric
With over 40 designs to choose from and five size options, you're sure to find the perfect quirky sofa cover from ENZER. We particularly love the floral and cactus designs.
£12.99
2 of 6Hotniu 1-Piece Fit Stretch Sofa Covers
Another one with over 40 designs to choose from, this cover is easy to fit and comes in sizes suitable for one-seaters, two-seaters, three-seaters and four-seaters, as well as cushion covers.
3 of 6Melodieux Chair Loveseat Couch Settee Sofa Covers
If bold is more your style, these patterned covers will definitely be up your street. Available in four designs and in two-seater, three-seater and four-seater options.
4 of 6subrtex 1-Piece Stretch Sofa Cover
This plain cover is ideal if you just want to switch up the colour scheme in your room, or protect your sofa from unwanted damage. Available in one-seater to four-seater, as well as loveseats and chairs.
5 of 6Mingfuxin Armless Sofa Bed Cover
This snazzy sofa skin comes in many colourful patterns and is made from stretchy soft fabric, so it won't move easily when you are sitting on it. Plus, it is convenient to wash, so no worries about any spills.
6 of 6TAOCOCO Sofa Protectors 3 Seater
This sofa skin comes in eight-block colours and sizes to fit one to four-seater sofas. The sofa slip fabric is made of comfortable soft material so you can chill out in style.
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Jade Moscrop is the Deputy Editor for WhatsTheBest, specialising in lifestyle topics. She also writes for Closer, Heat, and Mother&Baby.
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