Bemz’s strongest documented strength is custom covers that genuinely transform tired IKEA furniture. It holds a 4.5 TrustScore from 22,837 Trustpilot reviews, with 79% five-star. One buyer said a new cover for her 20-year-old sofa “makes us feel like we have a new sofa, for a fraction of the cost,” a dog owner said his seven-year-old cover is still “as good as new,” and a Klippan owner said hers “fits like a glove.” Bemz is a Stockholm-based company that designs and makes custom slipcovers, sofa covers and home textiles, mainly for IKEA furniture, and sells them in the US and worldwide. What sets it apart is fit and choice: covers for popular and discontinued IKEA models like Ektorp, Söderhamn, Kivik, Karlstad, Klippan and Vallentuna, in 150+ machine-washable fabrics, each hand-cut and sewn to order by seamstresses in Europe.
On Bemz’s US site, Ektorp 3-seater covers start around $314 on sale, with regular prices of about $329 for cotton twill, $529 for linen, $629 for bouclé and $669 for patterned fabrics like Toile de Jouy. Many fabrics carry OEKO-TEX certification. Bemz offers regular, loose and atelier fits, plus piping and skirt options. You can order five free fabric samples, and every product comes with a 3-year guarantee and a 2-week open return policy, according to Bemz. Free-shipping thresholds vary by region and promotion. Because covers are made to order, production takes several weeks.
The honest caveat: a minority of buyers report fit problems and slow updates. One said “The covers do not fit and fasten correctly” and felt her complaint was closed without a resolution, though Bemz says that was an automated message and it followed up. Another said “I would have appreciated more updates about my package delivery.”
✅ 4.5 TrustScore from 22,837 Trustpilot reviews, with 79% five-star
✅ Covers for current and discontinued IKEA models
✅ 150+ machine-washable fabrics, per Bemz
✅ Made to order and hand-sewn in Europe
✅ OEKO-TEX certified fabrics on many options
✅ Five free fabric samples
✅ Regular, loose and atelier fit options
✅ 3-year guarantee and 2-week open returns, per Bemz
✅ Excellent experience for repeat buyers: “from the choice of fabric to the availability of samples and the final product”
✅ Accurate cuts: “velcros in the right places, identical cut to the factory ones”
✅ Easy to fit on older sofas, per a buyer
✅ More sustainable than replacing furniture
❌ Premium price for slipcovers ($300–$670+ for an Ektorp 3-seater)
❌ Several weeks for made-to-order production
❌ Fit problems on some orders
❌ Limited shipping updates, per some buyers
❌ Ordering the wrong model or pieces is costly
❌ Lost parcels and redelivery issues reported
❌ Not suitable for leather IKEA sofas, per Bemz
We analyzed Bemz’s Trustpilot profile (22,837 reviews, a 4.5 TrustScore, 79% five-star and 4% one-star, with review invitations, a paid Trustpilot subscription and replies to 100% of negative reviews within a week), plus Bemz’s US product pages, prices and policies. GlossGirly has no commercial relationship with Bemz that affects this verdict. Buying tip: measure your sofa and confirm the exact IKEA model and configuration before ordering, since covers are made for specific dimensions.
Bemz specializes in fit. It makes covers for nearly every popular IKEA sofa series, including discontinued models like the Karlanda and older Ektorp sofa beds. Buyers repeatedly say their covers fit perfectly, with zippers and Velcro in the right places, and one compared the cut to IKEA’s factory covers. You can choose Regular Fit (snug, like IKEA’s own) or Loose Fit (relaxed with long skirts). Fit problems do happen. One buyer said her covers didn’t fasten properly, and another said armrest dimensions were wrong, though Bemz said his sofa combination was wider than the model he ordered. Double-check your model, configuration and backrest height before ordering.
Fabric choice is one of Bemz’s biggest strengths. More than 150 machine-washable options cover cotton, linen, bouclé, velvet, corduroy, teddy, tweed and patterned fabrics, many OEKO-TEX certified. Buyers praise how durable and premium the fabrics feel. One owner with dogs washes his cover three times a year and vacuums daily, and says it’s still like new after seven years. A resort that reorders covers regularly praises consistent quality. Order the five free samples to compare colour and texture in your own light.
Every cover is made to order, which means several weeks of production before shipping. Many buyers say delivery arrived on or before the estimated date and that Bemz kept them informed. Others say updates were sparse while waiting, and one South African buyer’s parcel was lost after a failed delivery before Bemz issued a refund. International buyers say samples and covers can take a while but are worth the wait. Plan ahead if you need covers by a specific date.
Bemz covers aren’t cheap, but they cost far less than a new designer sofa, and many buyers see them as a way to make inexpensive IKEA frames look custom. Prices for an Ektorp 3-seater range from about $314 on sale to $670 for premium fabrics. Bemz backs products with a 3-year guarantee and a 2-week open return policy. Its customer service replies to every negative review, though some buyers felt complaints weren’t resolved quickly. Watch for sales and outlet fabrics to lower costs.
A custom cover for IKEA’s popular Ektorp sofa, with options for piping, fit style and 150+ fabrics. It’s best for refreshing an older Ektorp. Order samples first, and confirm whether you have the 3-seater or 3.5-seater (North America only).
Covers for IKEA’s modular Söderhamn series, which one long-term buyer has reordered for her chair, chaise and sofa. They’re best for modular sofas you want to restyle piece by piece.
A cover one buyer said slipped on effortlessly and transformed her living room. It’s best for compact sofas in small spaces.
Five free samples to compare colours and textures before ordering. They’re the best first step for any Bemz purchase.
“They are flawless, very high quality and very much worth the price.” — BB, Trustpilot reviewer (US, 5 stars, Sofa covers)
“It fits well and arrived quickly.” — Eva Goldman, Trustpilot reviewer (US, 5 stars, Sofa cover)
“Initially there was a problem with my payment not registering” — Sue Hartley, Trustpilot reviewer (Italy, 4 stars, Bemz order)
“Wrong armrest dimensions.” — Miguel Giudici, Trustpilot reviewer (Spain, 1 star, Sofa covers)
“Customer services are unable to tell me when my items will be redelivered.” — SarahR, Trustpilot reviewer (South Africa, 1 star, Bemz order)
Bemz is worth it for anyone with an IKEA sofa they like but want to refresh, especially if you’d rather extend your furniture’s life than replace it. Order samples, confirm your exact model and measurements, and allow several weeks for production. If you need a cover quickly or have a non-IKEA sofa with unusual dimensions, consider other options.
Feature | Bemz | Comfort Works | Masters of Covers | Soferia | Norsemaison | IKEA replacement covers |
Specialty | Custom IKEA covers | Custom covers | Custom IKEA covers | Custom IKEA covers | Custom covers | Standard covers |
Fabric choice | 150+ machine-washable | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Limited |
Example price | Ektorp 3-seater about $314–$669 | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Guarantee | 3 years, 2-week returns | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site | Check site |
Trustpilot score | 4.5 (22,837 reviews) | Not checked | 4.7 (576 reviews) | 4.9 (about 1,900 reviews) | 4.6 (218 reviews) | Not applicable |
Mainly IKEA sofas, armchairs and beds, including discontinued models like Karlanda and older Ektorp sofa beds.
Yes. Bemz says its 150+ fabrics are machine-washable.
Covers are made to order, so production typically takes several weeks before shipping.
Bemz offers a 2-week open return policy and a 3-year guarantee.
Yes. You can order five free fabric samples.
Bemz is the go-to brand for refreshing IKEA furniture. Precise fits for current and discontinued models, 150+ washable fabrics, hand-sewn European production and a 3-year guarantee explain its 4.5 TrustScore and many buyers who say their old sofas feel brand new.
The trade-offs are premium prices, several weeks of production, occasional fit issues and sparse shipping updates for some orders. Order samples, measure carefully and plan ahead. For IKEA sofa owners, Bemz is a strong recommendation.
Category | Score |
Fabric Range | 9.3/10 |
Quality & Durability | 9.0/10 |
Sustainability Concept | 9.0/10 |
Fit | 8.3/10 |
Customer Service | 7.5/10 |
Price & Value | 7.3/10 |
Delivery Time | 7.0/10 |
Returns | 7.0/10 |
Overall | 8.0/10 |