Chequerboard Tasselled Sofa Cover

A large-scale chequerboard, which has become the pattern of choice for people who want something graphic without going near a floral. The squares are generously sized so the pattern reads clearly across a whole sofa rather than dissolving into visual noise, and short tassels finish the edges to keep it from looking severe.

Eight sizes are offered, which is far more than most covers give you, and it means you can match the piece properly instead of approximating. The range starts at 180 x 90cm for a bench, ottoman or narrow armchair and runs up to 180 x 300cm for a full corner sofa. Three colourways are available - black, beige and grey - all in tonal rather than stark pairings.

The fabric is a cotton and microfibre blend, chosen so it has the handle of cotton with the durability and stain resistance of a synthetic. It works across a living room sofa, a bedroom bench or a student room chair that has seen a few years. Machine washable, which is the practical point of any sofa cover. Wash cold, air dry, and shake the tassels out while damp so they hang straight rather than tangling as they dry. Two covers in rotation means one can be in the wash while the other is on the sofa.

• Sizes: 180x90, 180x130, 180x150, 180x180, 180x230, 180x260, 180x280, 180x300cm
• Material: cotton and microfibre blend
• Large-scale chequerboard weave with tassel trim
• Colours: Black, Beige or Grey
• Machine wash cold
• Air dry; shake the tassels straight while damp
• Suits sofas, benches and armchairs
• Measure the back and both arms before choosing a size