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Why this is our most superior velvet

Posted on August 23, 2023April 28, 2025 by Kay

Stylish, modern and luxurious, the Signature Velvet is our best velvet, yet.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Colours & Styles
Features

It all started with our Pet-friendly Collection, consisting of the Classic Velvet and Claw-proof Velvet couch covers.

cat-on-caramel-velvet-sofa-fall-season — Image credit: Comfort Works

Our customers love this collection because of how resistant the fabrics are to their pets’ claws. Another feature that is attractive to them is the easy-clean characteristic of the fabric. When there is dirt or stains, you can easily wipe it off with a damp, absorbent cloth. If there’s pet dander, a lint remover will easily lift the fur off the couch cover.

Conclusion: there’s no need to choose between the couch and your pets.

Using the existing velvet fabrics as our benchmark, we decided to expand the collection and bring in our most superior velvet yet – the Signature Velvet. We combined all the features of our existing velvets AND added more to it, making the Signature Velvet the ultimate pet and family-friendly velvet.

How we took it up a notch: the Signature Velvet is now resistant to spills and free from chemicals that can harm your skin. 🌟

Colours & Styles

We brought in bold, vibrant colours perfect for Fall, including new shades that we’ve never had before.

caramel-couch-cover — Signature Velvet Caramel

The colours of the Signature Velvet have been curated to reflect your unique style and set the tone for your entire home. For the boldest of the bold, pick the Signature Velvet Caramel that is designed to be the statement piece in your living room. Inspired by the brown tones of caramel, it’s a reminder of the warm, sweet candy as the weather turns cold.

green-velvet-couch-cover — Signature Velvet Bayleaf

For those who want something dark but not as bold, go for the Signature Velvet Bayleaf. Its dark green colour conveys refinement and individuality, and it will be a great contrast for neutral walls and decor. Plus point: it goes well with dark walls and surroundings too.

brown-velvet-couch-cover — Signature Velvet Hazel

The Signature Velvet Hazel is an earthy brown and gives you the feeling of going back to nature. It provides the room with some warmth and a wholesome mood – great for when there’s a lot of pale colours in the space.

beige-velvet-couch-cover — Signature Velvet Sand

The lightest colour in our Signature Velvet series, Sand, is a soft beige tone that evokes a sense of calm and comfort. They go well with colours like oranges or browns to create a warm space for Fall.

Features

How does the Signature Velvet compare to the other velvets in our range? Let’s take a look at the specifications:

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Why Signature Velvet?
Yes.

That’s what all of the answers in the table are, anyways.

Let’s briefly go through what each of the terms mean:

Withstands high traffic: Our velvet sofa covers can withstand all sorts of daily activities such as getting on and off the sofa, kids jumping on it and your pets rolling their backs on it.

Resistant to fading: The colour doesn’t fade or run easily even after years of usage.

Low/no-pilling: The fabric is resistant to pilling especially when clothes or other items such as watches, belts and bracelets are constantly rubbed against it.

Easy clean: Whenever your couch cover gets dirty, easily wipe off the dirt with a damp, absorbent cloth.

Spill/water-resistant: Water repels off the fabric surface and it doesn’t seep in quickly. Whether it’s coffee or vodka, wipe the liquid droplets with a cloth and it’ll look as if no accidents ever happened. 😉

wine-spill-on-couch — The Signature Velvet is spill-resistant

Scratch/snag-resistant: The Signature Velvet can hold up to mild scratching from dogs, cats or anything in between. Accessories like watches, necklaces or bracelets will not get caught in the fabric as well due to its tight weave.

Wrinkle-free: The fabric does not form creases easily under daily use, so you can skip the ironing.

Flammability test: The fire-retardant performance of the fabric has been tested in the condition of a smouldering fire. This means it doesn’t catch fire from small objects such as cigarettes as easily.

Certification: The types of certification of the fabric. The Signature Velvet has the OEKO-TEX Standard 100 certification, meaning that it’s free from chemicals that can harm your skin.

caramel-couch-covers — Our Signature Velvet couch covers are safe for skin

Warranty: Comfort Works offers up to 3 years of fabric warranty for the Signature Velvet. Therefore, if the fabrics don’t live up to the standards, you’ll get a free replacement under our Terms and Conditions.

Fall is the season of change. What’s on screen should be your reality.

Change happens now, only with the Signature Velvet.

Go all-in this Fall

Why these are the best sofa fabrics for fall

Posted on August 23, 2023April 28, 2025 by Kay

Fall is the season of change.

But only for the better.

It’s the season of fresh starts and new beginnings; the season of carving out your space and making it your own. This Fall, we’re here to help you bring new life into your home. Make that moodboard a reality. Dream big and make it happen. Don’t worry about rules or limitations or the day-to-day practicalities that bog you down – we’ve got you covered.

Or more like, your sofa covered.

As the weather gets colder, you’d want a sofa cover to keep you warm so that you can lay on it for hours, reading a book or catching up on the latest TV shows.

As festive celebrations approach, it’s also a great time for friends and family to gather around and enjoy time together. Thanksgiving is always a good time to reconnect with loved ones when everyone gets to be in one space together.

This Fall, be bold and make a change. Change the sofa covers from a snagged grey one to a smooth, dark and velvety fabric that resists abrasion, scratches and repels liquids.

What about premium, Pure Linen couch covers in cream? Proudly present your home as a classy place of comfort, starting this Fall.

Introducing the best fabrics for Fall from our collection – consisting of fabrics made out of velvet, chenille, cotton and linen blends to keep you warm, yet not compromising on the style.

A glance at our Fall Collection:

Signature Velvet
Comfort Chenille
Everyday Linen
Pure Linen

Signature Velvet

The latest addition to our fabric family – the Signature Velvet.

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Launching in 4 different shades, the Signature Velvet is created to reflect your unique style and set the tone for your entire home. For the boldest of the bold, pick the Signature Velvet Caramel that is designed to be the statement piece in your living room. Inspired by the brown tones of caramel, it’s a reminder of the warm, sweet candy as the weather turns cold.

Although this Fall fabric comes in deep colours, its resistance to fading ensures that the colour intensity will stay on for years.

Smooth and soft to the touch, the Signature Velvet is great for days when you want to just lay down comfortably on the couch – worry-free, just for that moment.

Did you know the Signature Velvet is also a pet-friendly fabric? Pet’s claws cannot penetrate the fabric because of how tight the fabric is woven. With Comfort Works’ easy-clean feature, you can easily remove your pet’s fur simply by using a lint remover. For dirt or stains, gently wiping with a damp, absorbent cloth will do the trick.

This fall fabric is less likely to cause skin irritation with a certification of OEKO-TEX Standard 100. Whether it’s to lay in with little children or a loved one with sensitive skin, the Signature Velvet is going to keep you warm and safe in its embrace.

Discover our most superior velvet yet

Comfort Chenille

A unique, temperature-regulating fabric, the Comfort Chenille keeps you cool in the summer, warm in the winter, and stylish all year round. With a texture that’s similar to the softness of cotton candy, nothing is as comforting as our Comfort Chenille couch covers.

And because it’s so plush, we understand that sometimes you (or your pet) will want to roll unstoppably on it. Thanks to its high rub count, this Fall-ready couch cover can withstand high traffic, so your couch is going to be all good for the next few years.

orange-couch-covers-close-up — Image credit: Comfort Works

Although it isn’t spill-resistant or stain-resistant like some of our other fabrics, the Comfort Chenille can be tossed into the washing machine for easy freshening up. What’s more? A wrinkle-free fabric means there’s no need for ironing chores.

From muted cream to burnt orange, you can style your home lightly or boldly this Fall.

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Everyday Linen

Made out of a blend of linen and cotton, the Everyday Linen looks like a luxury couch cover, minus the hefty price tag.

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One of the Everyday Linen’s special features is that it’s really tough due to its resistance to abrasion. Although you have to be careful with this fabric because of how easily it can get snagged, maintaining it is simple when you can easily give it a good wash using the washing machine.

If you want your home to look a little more luxurious this year, the Everyday Linen is a great choice, especially with its neutral-earthy tones: Cream, Natural and Hazel. To make your living room look even classier, iron out the slipcovers before your guests arrive!

Take a look at some of the home interior styles by that our customers have achieved with the Everyday Linen:

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Everyday Linen Cream couch covers
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Everyday Linen Cream couch covers
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Fall starts here

Pure Linen

As the days get colder and you’d like to stay in more often, the OEKO-TEX-certified Pure Linen will keep you company. Safe on you and your loved one’s skin, spending all day in your living room can be a really good plan on the weekends.

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The Pure Linen has a composition of 100% linen and it’s considered to be one of our premium couch covers. As much as it’s a high-maintenance couch cover, we also gave it an easy-clean feature so that there’s less of a hassle. Machine-washable, you can put it into the wash every time it gets too dirty.

Our Pure Linen is as luxurious as linen couch covers can get. With the colour options of “Linen” and “Natural”, these earth-inspired shades bring out the luxury in our linen collection.

Customers who tell us that they’re looking for a more sophisticated interior will usually be offered Pure Linen as an option. This is because with the look and feel of linen, it’s easy and also possibly the best way to style it in a sophisticated way.

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Pure Linen Natural couch covers
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Pure Linen White couch covers
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Let us know how the styling of your Fall home goes!

Discover the Fall Collection

How to use mid-century modern style in your home

Posted on August 22, 2023April 29, 2025 by Kay

Mid-century modern design, it’s the style that has come back again and again in the decades since originally flourishing in the 1940s to 1970, and is now simply the aesthetic basis for many contemporary interiors.

And of course–who wouldn’t love the fun and functional shapes, minimal lines, and pops of bold colour found in icons like the Eames lounge chair or Panthella lamp?

Here’s how you can map the design details of iconic mid-century modern furniture into your very own living space, whether you’re looking to splash out on a statement piece or want some easy ideas.

Seek out sleek lines

When furniture shopping, you want to pick pieces with strong, sleek lines. Whether it’s got a dramatic curve like in the Arco lamp, the Bauhaus right angles of the Wassily chair, or the blocky sturdiness of a Florence Knoll sofa, it’s a bold silhouette that leads the way.

For a nod to the past with a contemporary ease, we join a massive crowd in being a fan of Article’s sofas. There’s a reason for the hype, too! Their throwback designs sport balanced proportions, complementary details and bold lines that draw the eye.

mid-century-modern-sleek-lines-chairs — Image credit: Unsplash

Mix your materials

Embrace mid-century modern’s eclectic mix-and-match of materials in a single space, and in single pieces. See the plastic, steel and wood Vitra shell chairs or the Artek tea trolley, which has been fabricated with cane and tile alongside solid and laminated wood.

Innovations in industrial design during these years meant designers were exploring new ways to shape everything from metal, wood, resin, natural stone, leather, and glass. Take a cue from these designers and play around with popular combinations.

mid-century-modern-mixed-materials — Image credit: Unsplash

Glass and Wood: Try glass tabletops on wooden tables for a modern touch that doesn’t overpower the natural warmth of wood.

Metal and textile: Incorporate wire mesh shelving or seating alongside soft textiles to create an interesting juxtaposition of materials.

Leather and metal: Integrate leather-upholstered furniture, like a sleek sofa or lounge chair, with chrome or stainless steel accents in the legs or frames.

Plastic and Wood: Pair moulded plastic chairs with wooden furniture for a playful mix.

Break up the space with cool curves

In contrast with sharp angles, many mid-century modern pieces have gentle curves or organic forms, like the Noguchi Coffee Table and the Arne Jacobsen Egg Chair. For a cheap and cheerful update, swap out a rectangular area rug for something asymmetrical and curved, or pick out a wall mirror in an irregular shape.

mid-century-modern-curved-furniture-table — Image credit: Unsplash

Choose clever storage

We’re not talking hollow ottomans here! Mid-century modern organisation is more about maximising space in fun ways instead of stashing everything out of sight.

Browsing for storage options like shelving, cabinets and caddies? Be on the lookout for pieces with multiple uses. Think floating wall units with both closed and open spaces you can use to display objects, modular units to divide spaces, and trolleys on castors you can use for books, toys, and to roll out as an additional side table–just add a portable LED lamp.

mid-century-modern-storage — Image credit: Unsplash

Go for bold, punchy colour

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Because mid-century modern furniture is often only one to two tones, curating a home in this style feels like an exercise in colour blocking. To keep the colour palette cohesive, change up just one element in your current space with a new statement sofa slipcover.

This fall, we’ve offering a series of slipcover fabrics that will turn your home into a mid-century modern space.

Falling in in 13 beautiful colours, the fall fabrics include cream neutrals, bold burnt reds and dark velvets, which you can achieve a mid-century modern home with.

If you’re looking for covers built for truly living in – kids, pets, dinner parties and everything in between, go for our new Signature Velvet couch covers. They’re durable and have the capability to withstand little mishaps in your home, such as spills, pet fur and the likes.

Find your Fall sofa look

Cosy fall living room ideas for 2023

Posted on August 12, 2023April 29, 2025 by Kay

Fall’s finally here! While it’s getting really cold outside, you’re more likely to stay indoors in the warmth of your home.

To match the mood of the season, you may want to turn your living room into a cosy one by using these fall living room ideas as your inspiration.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Dark & moody colours
Throws
Natural wood
Cosy lighting
Dried botanical accents

Dark & moody colours

Dark green wall cosy living room with grey sofa and photo frames decoration — *Image: The Odd One*

In 2023, darker, moody colours for the living room have been on the rise, according to Dallas-based designer Traci Connell. While being more expressive, colours like hunter green and black add cosiness to a space if that’s what you’re going for in the chilly fall season.

Here we’ve got some dark and moody living room inspiration from celebrities like Jessica Chastain and Brooke Shields.

dark grey suede walls living room fireplace Victorian home Jessica Chastain — *Image: Architectural Digest*

One of the rooms in the It actress’s home has dark, faux-suede walls that gives off a noir vibe. Together with the fireplace, they make a cosy atmosphere in her modern Victorian home.

If you’re not ready to paint your walls a dark colour, dark sofa slipcovers are a good way for you to experiment first. It could be the Cotton Canvas Black, Classic Velvet Storm or Textured Weave Espresso that would change the ambience of your living space.

Dark grey wall living room fireplace Brooke Shields — *Image: Architectural Digest*

We love how Brooke Shields used Chelsea Grey as the wall colour and again, the fireplace adds a touch of cosiness to the room. Plus, hanging pictures of her princesses makes the house feel even more homey and warm.

Throws

Throws are must-haves for any cosy fall living room ideas. As simple as it sounds, adding a throw to your sofa can make so much change to your living room. There are throws made out of various materials and in so many different textures. Cotton, wool, faux fur, knitted throws are some of the most common throws for the colder seasons as they bring warmth not only to your body, but to the overall room as well.

With rising energy bills, everyone is trying to save as much as possible especially during the colder months. Fabrics like chenille and velvet are soft, smooth and can help contain warmth when the temperature is low.

If you’re not going to change your sofa slipcovers to cosier fabrics like our Comfort Chenille or Classic Velvet, use throws instead to update your sofa that is not (or will never be) ready for the fall and winter weathers.

soft cosy throws on sofa living room — *Image: Home Decor Bliss*

Brooklinen soft cosy pure wool throw cosy — *Image: Brooklinen*

Like the feeling of something warm, soft and snuggly? Brooklinen’s Pure Wool Throw is light and fluffy, but at the same time it contains so much of your body heat – what sorcery is this?

Another plus point is that it isn’t scratchy at all, unlike a lot of wool throws, so it’s going to be alright even for those with sensitive skin. Take a look at some of our hypoallergenic sofa slipcovers that you can combine with this throw to prevent skin irritation.

Natural wood

Natural wood in warmer tones such as cherry, mahogany and hickory are making a comeback this year. That’s perfect for decorating a cosy fall living room.

This time, you can leave out the wood with cool undertones such as ash, pine and maple. If these wood types are a big part of your home, that’s okay! Just incorporate accessories or small decor items with warm tones and it will make a difference.

Warm wooden furniture or decoration offer a calming effect for fall, especially if it’s a living room that’s lightly decorated. It’s also good to incorporate wood for a sense of groundedness, especially in an airy space.

living room with wood accents wooden flooring natural textures — *Image: Displate*

Victorian home wooden flooring wooden walls cosy fall living room decor — *Image: Better Homes & Gardens*

Wooden flooring is also something you can think about if you’re planning to renovate your place. It gives the space a much more snug feel compared to tiled flooring.

Cosy lighting

Lighting plays such an important role when it comes to providing the right mood to the room. Imagine when you’re supposed to be calming down after a long day, but the bright, fluorescent lights in your living space are not helping to set the tone right.

If you’re aiming for a softer tone for your living room in the fall season, you will need subdued, low lighting. Light bulbs that are warm and muted are ideal for that “snuggle up” feeling as fall arrives.

Cosy lighting living room with sofa and throws — *Image: Decoholic*

We love the soft glow coming from the wall lamps at the back. While it may not be bright enough, you can always add more lamps with warm tones around the living room. For example, a hanging lamp above the favourite corner of your sofa where you can read without hurting your eyes.

The IC T1 Low Table Light by Heal's — *IC T1 Low Table Light*

We are loving this lamp (and many others in the collection) by Cyprus-born designer, Michael Anastassiades, who has works featured in permanent collections at various renowned museums such as the Museum of Modern Art in New York, the Victoria and Albert Museum, London and the FRAC Centre in Orleans, France.

The IC T1 Low Table Light is perfect for a cosy fall living room decoration that exudes luxury, calm and cosiness.

Dried botanical accents

Leaves turn dry and fall during this season. By placing dried botanicals around your house, it’s bringing the outdoors in, like an invitation to fall. Some of the more popular dried botanicals are pampas grass, dried bunny tails and dried pastel gypsophila.

These dried plants are also for people with no green fingers or someone who does not have time to upkeep them. A few tips to make your dried botanicals last longer:

avoid direct sunlight as the heat will fade their colours and make them brittle
keep them away from humidity as it makes them limp and mouldy
gently clean them with a brush or feather duster because they do collect dust

Dried botanical dried leaves table decoration cosy fall living room — *Image: Rustiq Living*

Happy Blossoms colourful dried flowers — *Image: The Happy Blossoms*

But, dried botanicals don’t have to be in just muted colours, they can be colourful too! The team at The Happy Blossoms have so many pretty bouquets of different shades and colour combinations, we’re sure you’ll find something you love!

It might be fall outside, but you’re all cosied up in the warmth of the indoors on your sofa. Together with these cosy fall living room ideas, your living space will look and feel the warmest ever in 2023.

Discover the Fall Collection

IKEA Kivik sofa review – One for the sofa sleepers

Posted on August 5, 2023May 2, 2025 by Rachel Yeng

The IKEA Kivik sofa has been in the market for a little less than 10 years and it’s just been given upgrades and upgrades. I can’t say the modifications were necessary, but it didn’t stop the model from being ever-so-popular globally.

Compared to its 2018 version, the newer versions of the IKEA Kivik which were launched in 2021 and later became firmer. Not everyone can accept this change, because people do already like the original version, so why fix something that isn’t broken?

The cushions should become softer over time and usage, but how long that would take is another question to be answered in the future.

The IKEA Kivik is available in many countries around the world and we’ve found that it’s still available in countries like the US, the UK, Australia, Canada, Germany and Egypt.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Technical details & price
Design & aesthetics
Comfort
Slipcoverability
Verdict

Technical details and price

Apart from being widely available in various countries at the point of writing (August 2023), IKEA is also offering so many models for the Kivik sofa series. Take a look at the list below to see what they’ve got, with prices included in USD in their most affordable option – the Tibbleby beige/grey.

1-seat sleeper sofa, $549
2-seat, $649
3-seat, $699
3-seat with chaise lounge, $1149
4-seat with chaise lounge, $999
4-seat corner sofa, $1299
5-seat corner sofa, $1349
5-seat with chaise lounge, $1649
6-seat with chaise lounge, $1699
6-seat U-shaped sofa, $1949
7-seat U-shaped sofa, $1999
chaise lounge, $350
footstool with storage, $199

With so many sizes available, you could imagine the Kivik being suitable for all types of families. Whether you’re solo, coupled up or have a big family, the Kivik fits into every home. There’s even a Kivik planner for you to build the IKEA Kivik sofa according to the size and style that you want.

Design and aesthetics

Now, let’s talk about its overall look and design. It’s cute, I have to say. It’s a modern-looking sofa that would fit into many different types of homes, as long as the interior isn’t too traditional or old-fashioned. I could picture it in a Japanese minimalist home, a modern farmhouse home (with the right sofa slipcovers) and a mid-century modern home.

It’s definitely in the boxy category of sofas, but it looks great. The low armrests may not be the best at its job, but if you’re the type to lay down on your sofa a lot of the time, then the height is perfect to support your head. Another thing to note is that if you ever have a day where there are more guests in the house than you’ve expected, the armrests are wide and even enough to act as extra seats.

Design: 8/10

Comfort

Everytime I sit on the Kivik at my regular dance studio, it makes me feel like I’m sinking a little, although it does feel quite comfortable. As I wait for my class to begin, it’s relaxing to just lounge and scroll through my phone. However, that chair has been there for more than 5 years, and it’s definitely the earlier version of the Kivik model (when the brown corduroy sofa slipcovers were still available).

Returning customers have been comparing the 2018 version of Kivik with the 2021 version, and apparently it’s become so hard now for them. As for new customers, a lot of them feel like the IKEA Kivik sofa is fine, perhaps it’s their preference or they didn’t have a better version to compare to.

On the website, IKEA claims that the Kivik cushions are “made of pocket springs, high-resilience foam and polyester fibres – adding both firm support and relaxing softness”, just like a lot of their other sofa models. I feel like the softness and hardness are applicable in 2 different versions of the IKEA Kivik. So, the best way is to go test it out at the IKEA showroom yourself to see if it suits your preference.

Nonetheless, the firmness of the current version should be able to cater to the sofa sleepers – people who love being horizontal on their sofas.

Comfort: 7/10

Slipcoverability

The slipcovers that are being offered now are easy to clean as they are removable and machine-washable. However, IKEA only offers four colours for the Kivik sofa.

On the other hand, Comfort Works (yes, that’s us) offers more than 70 fabric styles for your Kivik. With various collections like the Starter, Pet-friendly, Hypoallergenic, Performance and Sustainable, there’s a sofa slipcover for everyone. What’s more? They’re guaranteed a perfect fit.

Take a look at some of the Kiviks that have been refreshed with our slipcovers:

IKEA-Kivik-Linen-Slipcover-Cream — *Image credit: Comfort Works*

IKEA-Kivik-Brown-Vegan-Leather-Sofa-Slipcover — *Image credit: Comfort Works*

IKEA-Kivik-White-Cream-Linen-Sofa-Slipcover — *Image credit: Comfort Works*

Verdict

Overall, we’d give the IKEA Kivik sofa a 7.5/10.

If you’re someone who prefers a sofa with firmer cushions, go for it! It’s also great for people who love lying down on their sofa, be it sideways or facing up.

We also think it’s good enough to last you for many years, even when you have toddlers or children around the house. Plus, its cute design is suited for all sorts of homes, so it’s highly possible that it would work in yours too. If not, dress it up with our Signature Style slipcovers for a look that’s totally different from the Original Style slipcovers.

Dress up the Kivik