Bemz UK Review: Give Your IKEA Sofa a Designer Makeover With Custom-Made Covers

Bemz’s best-documented strength is fit and quality on IKEA furniture. Its Trustpilot TrustScore is 4.5 out of 5 (“Excellent”) from about 22,375 reviews. One owner of a Färlöv chair and ottoman wrote, “The linen slipcover fit perfectly and was really well made,” a Söderhamn sofa owner said “The quality was excellent and exactly what I expected,” and another simply praised the “Perfect fit and very nice quality.” Bemz makes custom, made-to-order covers for IKEA sofas, armchairs, ottomans and more, including discontinued models, in more than 150 machine-washable fabrics. The covers are hand-cut and sewn in Europe and come with a 3-year guarantee. For anyone with a solid IKEA frame and a tired or stained cover, Bemz offers a much cheaper alternative to buying a new sofa, with far more fabric choice than IKEA itself.

The honest caveat: fit, fabric feel and shipping vary. One owner found “The Jennylund covers and arm covers (regular fit) are too large,” another felt “the fabric does not feel high quality,” and one buyer’s cover “got stuck with DHL.”

Quick Highlights

✅ Trustpilot TrustScore of 4.5/5 (“Excellent”) from about 22,375 reviews
✅ “The linen slipcover fit perfectly and was really well made”
✅ “Perfect fit and very nice quality”
✅ Söderhamn covers “exactly what I expected”
✅ Custom covers for IKEA sofas, armchairs and ottomans
✅ Covers for discontinued IKEA models
✅ More than 150 machine-washable fabrics
✅ Hand-cut and sewn in Europe
✅ 3-year guarantee
✅ Linen, velvet, cotton and performance fabric options
✅ Regular and alternative fit styles
✅ Refreshes an existing sofa for far less than a new one
❌ Some regular-fit covers run too large (Jennylund)
❌ A few owners feel certain fabrics don’t feel high quality
❌ Shipping delays with couriers reported (DHL)
❌ Made-to-order means waiting longer than for ready-made covers
❌ Costs more than IKEA’s own replacement covers
❌ Fit depends on choosing the exact correct model and size
❌ Ordering swatches first adds time

Why Trust This Review

This review draws on Bemz’s Trustpilot profile (about 22,375 reviews, 4.5 TrustScore) and Bemz’s published product and guarantee information (150+ fabrics, made in Europe, 3-year guarantee). GlossGirly has no commercial relationship with Bemz that affects this verdict.

Full Review Breakdown

The Concept: New Covers, Same IKEA Frame

IKEA sofas like the Ektorp, Söderhamn, Kivik, Färlöv and Karlstad have solid frames that can last for years, but their covers stain, fade, pill or simply go out of style. Replacing the whole sofa is expensive and wasteful. Bemz built a business around fixing that: covers made to fit specific IKEA models exactly, in a far wider range of fabrics than IKEA offers. That includes discontinued models, which IKEA no longer makes covers for. For many households, that’s the difference between keeping a sofa and throwing it away. With more than 22,000 Trustpilot reviews and a 4.5 score, the idea clearly works for most customers.

Fit and Quality

Because Bemz covers are made for specific models, fit is the most important factor, and most owners are delighted. “The linen slipcover fit perfectly and was really well made,” wrote a Färlöv chair and ottoman owner, and a Söderhamn owner found the quality “excellent and exactly what I expected.” Bemz offers different fit styles, such as regular (closer to IKEA’s original relaxed look) and tailored or alternative fits. One owner found Jennylund regular-fit covers “too large,” which shows that fit preference matters. Read the fit descriptions, compare product photos, and confirm the exact model and size of your furniture (check IKEA labels underneath) before ordering. Covers are hand-cut and sewn in Europe and carry a 3-year guarantee.

Fabrics: Choice and Feel

With more than 150 machine-washable fabrics, including linens, cotton blends, velvets, bouclés and performance fabrics, Bemz offers far more choice than IKEA. Washable covers are a big advantage for families and pet owners. Fabric feel is personal, though. One owner felt “the fabric does not feel high quality,” while others praise excellent quality. Ordering swatches is the best way to judge texture, weight and color in your own light before committing. Linen gives a relaxed, natural look but wrinkles. Velvet adds richness but shows marks. Performance fabrics resist stains. Choose based on how your sofa will be used: kids, pets and daily lounging call for tougher fabrics.

Shipping, Lead Times and Value

As made-to-order products, Bemz covers take longer to arrive than off-the-shelf covers, and courier problems can add delays. One customer’s cover “got stuck with DHL.” Order well ahead of when you need your sofa refreshed, and track your parcel. On value, Bemz costs more than IKEA’s own replacement covers but much less than a new sofa or reupholstery, and gives you designer fabrics and a guarantee. For a cherished IKEA sofa, or a discontinued model you can’t replace, Bemz offers excellent value. Check exact prices by model and fabric, and look out for seasonal sales.

Best Products Worth Buying

Bemz Söderhamn Sofa Covers

Custom covers for IKEA’s popular modular Söderhamn. One owner found the quality “excellent and exactly what I expected.” Choose from 150+ washable fabrics.

Bemz Färlöv Armchair & Ottoman Covers

Linen slipcovers that one owner said “fit perfectly and was really well made.” They’re ideal for refreshing a classic IKEA armchair.

Bemz Ektorp & Kivik Covers

Covers for two of IKEA’s best-selling sofas, available in regular and alternative fits. They’re a cost-effective makeover for well-loved sofas.

Bemz Covers for Discontinued IKEA Models

Bemz still makes covers for discontinued IKEA furniture, extending its life when IKEA no longer supplies covers.

What Customers Actually Think

Note: Bemz’s Trustpilot reviews mostly show no reviewer names, so quotes are attributed by product and rating where names weren’t shown.

“The linen slipcover fit perfectly and was really well made.” — Trustpilot reviewer (Färlöv chair and ottoman, 5 stars)

“The quality was excellent and exactly what I expected.” — Trustpilot reviewer (Söderhamn sofa cover, 5 stars)

“Perfect fit and very nice quality.” — Bo, Trustpilot reviewer (5 stars)

“The Jennylund covers and arm covers (regular fit) are too large.” — Trustpilot reviewer (2 stars)

“I ordered a couch cover and it got stuck with DHL.” — Jessica, Trustpilot reviewer (1 star)

Is It Worth It?

Yes, for anyone with a solid IKEA sofa or chair who wants a fresh, custom-fitted look in a better fabric, especially for discontinued models. The 4.5 TrustScore from more than 22,000 reviews and praise for “perfect fit” support it. Confirm your model and size, read the fit descriptions, order swatches and allow time for made-to-order delivery.

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FAQs

What is Bemz?
A company that makes custom covers for IKEA sofas, chairs and ottomans, including discontinued models.

Are Bemz covers good quality?
Most owners say yes, praising a “perfect fit and very nice quality,” though fabric feel varies.

Are Bemz covers washable?
Yes. Bemz offers more than 150 machine-washable fabrics.

Where are Bemz covers made?
They’re hand-cut and sewn in Europe.

Does Bemz offer a guarantee?
Yes, a 3-year guarantee.

Final Verdict

Bemz turns tired IKEA sofas into something that looks custom and new, with covers made to fit specific models, including discontinued ones, in more than 150 washable fabrics, hand-sewn in Europe and backed by a 3-year guarantee. More than 22,000 reviews at a 4.5 average, with owners praising a perfect fit and excellent quality, make it the leading name in IKEA covers.

Choose your fit style carefully, order swatches to judge fabric feel, and allow time for made-to-order shipping. For a sustainable, affordable sofa makeover, Bemz is hard to beat.

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