Key Takeaways
Pet and Home sells stretch sofa covers piece by piece, one cushion at a time, aimed at dog owners. At the time of writing a seat cover costs $11.99 to $14.99 on sale.
Pet and Home's strongest points are price, a 365-day money-back guarantee with free return shipping, and free shipping from $45.
Nolan Interior costs more per piece (from $14.99 for a small back cover), but each piece comes in three sizes, there are three fabrics including a thicker 400 GSM plush, and the range has more than 7,400 reviews.
Both brands use a stretch polyester and spandex fabric with an anti-slip backing, and both go in the washing machine.
If the lowest upfront price and a long trial matter most, Pet and Home is a fair choice. If fit on your exact cushions and a thicker fabric matter more, Nolan Interior is the better match.
Most people start looking at couch covers after the couch has already taken a few hits. The dog has a favorite cushion, someone spilled coffee on the arm, and the fabric is starting to look tired where everyone sits. At that point you want a cover that fits, stays on and survives the washing machine.
Pet and Home and Nolan Interior both sell couch covers that stretch over each cushion separately, and both pitch them at pet owners. They look similar in photos, so the differences come down to price, sizing, fabric and what happens if you need to send something back.
Pet and Home in a Nutshell
Pet and Home (petandhomeco.com) sells sofa covers, ottoman covers, a couch blanket, a muslin cotton blanket and a pet hair remover. The sofa covers are the main product. You build your set by choosing a seat cover, back cover, chaise cover, pillow cover or arm covers, and you can pick a different color for each piece from 17 options.
The covers are a stretch jacquard fabric with an anti-slip backing that Pet and Home calls the Cushion-Lock System. Their product page lists the fabric as 95% polyester and 5% spandex in one section and 85% polyester and 15% spandex in another, so it is worth asking them which is current. They are machine washable on a gentle cycle, and Pet and Home recommends drip drying.
At the time of writing, Pet and Home was running a fall sale. Seat covers were $11.99 to $14.99, back covers $9.99 to $11.99, chaise covers $29.99, pillow covers $7.99, and a pair of arm covers $17.99. Shipping is free on orders over $45 and $5.99 below that. Orders ship within 48 hours and most arrive 5 to 7 business days after that.
Who Gets the Most Out of Pet and Home?
Pet and Home suits shoppers who want to cover a standard two or three-seat sofa for as little as possible. A typical sofa with three seat cushions and three back cushions comes to about $66 to $81 at their current prices, with free shipping.
Their guarantee is the other big draw. Pet and Home offers a 365-day money-back guarantee and says it covers return shipping both ways. That is a long time to decide whether a cover works for you.
The trade-off is sizing. Each Pet and Home piece comes in one size, matched to your cushion with a size guide. If your cushions are larger or smaller than average, a single size has to stretch further to fit, and that is where covers tend to wrinkle or slip. Pet and Home also says the covers are made for removable cushions, so check that your sofa has them before you order. The same applies to Nolan Interior.
What Nolan Interior Does Differently
Nolan Interior also sells covers piece by piece, but every seat, back and chaise cover comes in small, medium and large. You measure each cushion, pick the size that matches, and the cover does not have to stretch as far to fit. If you are not sure, you can email your cushion measurements and the team will tell you which size to order.
There is also more choice of fabric. The Magic Sofa Covers are a 230 GSM stretch jacquard in 95% polyester and 5% spandex, with patterns such as Wheat, Classic, Maze, Modern, Checkered and Leaf. The Miracle Sofa Covers come in a 400 GSM plush chenille, which is thicker and softer to sit on, and in corduroy. Free fabric swatches are available, so you can check the color and texture against your room before you buy.
Both Nolan fabrics are water-resistant, not waterproof. Light spills bead on the surface long enough for you to blot them, and anything bigger goes in the wash.
Who Should Try Nolan Interior?
With Nolan Interior couch covers you get these features.
Three sizes per piece. Small, medium and large for seat, back and chaise covers, so the cover matches your cushion instead of stretching to reach it.
A choice of fabric weight. 230 GSM for everyday use, or 400 GSM plush if you want a thicker, softer cover.
Anti-slip backing. It grips the cushion so the cover stays put on fabric sofas with removable cushions, including with dogs jumping on and off.
Machine washable. Take a cover off, wash it, put it back on. You only wash the piece that got dirty.
Free swatches. See the fabric in your own light before you order a full set.
Plenty of reviews. The Magic Sofa Covers Wheat page alone shows more than 7,400 reviews.
The covers get a lot of feedback from dog owners. On the couch covers for dogs page you will find covers that handle hair, muddy paws and light scratching. A dog that digs or scratches a lot can still snag them over time, as it can with any stretch fabric, Pet and Home's included.
Pet and Home vs Nolan Interior: How They Compare
Price. Pet and Home is cheaper per piece. A three-seat sofa with three seat and three back covers is about $66 to $81 at Pet and Home's sale prices. The same sofa in Nolan's Magic Sofa Covers is about $105 in small sizes and $135 in medium. In the 400 GSM plush it is about $180 in medium. Both brands show a higher crossed-out price next to the sale price.
Sizing and fit. Pet and Home has one size per piece. Nolan has three. If your cushions are a standard size, both can fit well. If they are on the large or small side, three sizes give you a closer fit. Both brands use an anti-slip backing, and both say their covers work best on removable cushions. On leather, Nolan says back covers can shift more and recommends upholstery pins. Read our guide on how to keep couch covers in place.
Fabric. Pet and Home uses one stretch jacquard fabric in 17 solid colors. Nolan offers a 230 GSM jacquard, a 400 GSM plush and a corduroy, in solid colors and patterns. Pet and Home does not publish a fabric weight, so a direct thickness comparison is not possible.
Pet hair and spills. Both brands sell covers you can wash rather than lint-roll forever. Nolan describes its fabrics as water-resistant, meaning spills bead long enough to wipe up. Pet and Home describes its covers as protecting against spills, stains, scratches and odors.
Washing. Both are machine washable. Pet and Home recommends a gentle cycle and drip drying. See our tips on washing sofa covers without shrinking them.
Shipping. Pet and Home ships free over $45, $5.99 below. Nolan ships free over $100, with a flat $4.99 below. Nolan dispatches within 1 to 2 business days and US delivery takes 3 to 8 business days. Pet and Home ships within 48 hours and quotes 5 to 7 business days.
Returns and guarantee. Pet and Home is ahead here, with 365 days and return shipping covered. Nolan offers 30-day returns on unused items in their original packaging. Exchanges are free, which helps if a size is wrong, and a small handling fee applies to refunds.
Who Is Nolan Interior For?
Nolan Interior suits households where the couch is used hard every day and the cover has to fit well to stay put.
Dog and cat owners. The anti-slip backing keeps covers in place when pets jump up and settle in, and you can wash one cushion cover at a time.
Families with young children. Spills bead on the water-resistant fabric long enough to blot, and a cover that gets marked goes straight in the wash.
Owners of sofas with unusual cushion sizes. Three sizes per piece make it easier to match deep seats, narrow backs and chaise sections.
Anyone who wants a thicker cover. The 400 GSM plush is about 1.7 times the weight of the 230 GSM Magic fabric.
People with a worn sofa they are not ready to replace. A fitted cover changes how the couch looks for a fraction of the price of a new one.
If you are deciding between a one-piece slipcover and cushion-by-cushion covers, our guide to one-piece vs. multi-piece sofa covers explains the difference.
So, Which Brand Should You Choose?
Pet and Home is a reasonable choice if you want the lowest price for a standard sofa and like the idea of a full year to return it. The covers are simple to build into a set, and the color range is wide.
Nolan Interior is the better fit if your cushions are not a standard size, if you want a thicker fabric, or if you want to see swatches and read a large number of reviews before you buy. You pay more per piece, and the return window is 30 days rather than a year, so measure your cushions carefully and use the size guide or email the team if you are unsure.
Read more comparison articles about Slashop, Comfort Works, Master of Covers and Mamma Mia.
If you still have questions, see the FAQs below, or check out our Couch Cover FAQs.
Frequently Asked Questions
Are Pet and Home and Nolan Interior covers waterproof?
No. Nolan Interior's covers are water-resistant. Light spills bead on the surface long enough to blot them, and bigger spills mean washing the cover. Pet and Home describes its covers as protecting against spills. For pet accidents on either brand, take the cover off and wash it promptly.
Which is cheaper, Pet and Home or Nolan Interior?
At the time of writing, Pet and Home is cheaper per piece. A seat cover is $11.99 to $14.99 at Pet and Home and $19.99 to $29.99 for Nolan's Magic Sofa Covers, depending on size. Both brands run frequent sales, so check current prices before you order.
How do I choose the right size of Nolan Interior cover?
Measure the length, width and height of each cushion and match it to the size guide on the product page. Seat and back covers come in small, medium and large, and chaise covers in medium and large. If you are between sizes or at the top of a range, size up, or email your measurements to support@nolaninterior.com.
Do the covers stay in place with dogs?
On fabric sofas with removable cushions, Nolan Interior's covers stay in place well, including with dogs jumping on and off. On leather or other smooth surfaces, back cushion covers can shift more. Tucking the edges in tightly and using upholstery pins helps.
What is Nolan Interior's return policy?
US orders can be returned within 30 days if the items are unused and in their original packaging. Exchanges are free and a handling fee applies to refunds. Last Chance items are final sale.
How long does Nolan Interior shipping take?
Orders leave the warehouse within 1 to 2 business days, and US delivery takes 3 to 8 business days. Shipping is free on orders over $100.
Can I see the fabric before ordering?
Yes. Nolan Interior offers free fabric swatches, so you can check color and texture at home first.
