Will a stretch cover fit an IKEA Soderhamn? Yes. A universal stretch cover fits a Soderhamn when you treat it as separate modules: measure each section, then order one cover per section. Covaba makes universal covers, not a model-specific Soderhamn cut, and the two-way stretch takes up slack across the deep seats and low back of every module.
Covaba is an independent brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with IKEA. Soderhamn is used here only to describe the sofa you may want to cover.
Why the Soderhamn is covered module by module
The Soderhamn is IKEA's low, modular sofa system: a one-seat, a three-seat, a corner and a chaise that lock together and come apart again. That is the key to covering it. A traditional sofa has one cover for one shape. The Soderhamn has as many covers as it has modules.
Each module is its own surface with its own width, seat depth and back height. Treat it as a set of separate pieces, measure each one, and a universal stretch cover settles onto every module cleanly. Treat it as one continuous sofa and the cover will fight you.
How many covers you need
You order by module count, not by sofa name. Find your layout, count the sections, and measure each one arm to arm and front to back.
| Soderhamn configuration | How many covers | What to measure |
|---|---|---|
| 3-seat with chaise | 2 covers | The three-seat run, then the chaise separately |
| 4-seat with chaise (3-seat + 1-seat + chaise) | 3 covers | Three-seat, one-seat and chaise, each on its own |
| L-shape (3-seat + corner + chaise) | 3 covers | Three-seat, the square corner section, and the chaise |
| U-shape (chaise + 3-seat + corner + 3-seat + chaise) | 5 covers | One cover per module, measured section by section |
IKEA has adjusted the Soderhamn slightly over the years, so always measure your own modules rather than ordering blind. A stretch cover absorbs a few centimetres of variation, but your numbers are what confirm the fit.
Measuring each module
The method is the same as any sofa, applied module by module. The full walkthrough is in our how to measure a sofa guide. As a rough reference, IKEA lists the Soderhamn sections at around:
- Three-seat module. Width about 186 cm, seat depth about 70 cm, back height about 83 cm. No armrests.
- One-seat module. Width about 105 cm, same deep seat and low back.
- Corner module. A square section about 105 cm on each side.
- Chaise module. About 105 cm at the head end, about 153 cm long, with one open end for your legs.
The Soderhamn's deep, roughly 70 cm seat is the detail to watch. A cover cut for a shallow sofa pulls tight and bunches. A universal stretch cover with a generous tuck absorbs that depth, with the extra fabric pushed into the gap between the seat and the back.
Shop universal stretch covers
These are Covaba's best-selling universal stretch covers. They are not cut for one IKEA model; they are shaped to stretch onto many sofa forms, including Soderhamn-style modules. Fit one cover per section and push the modules back together.
Prefer to browse everything first? See the full stretch sofa covers range and pick one cover per module.
Fitting the joins cleanly
Where two modules meet, two covers meet. Fit each cover on its module with the sections slightly apart, then slide the modules back together so the covers meet edge to edge with the fabric folded into the gap. From normal viewing distance, the seam disappears.
Two habits help: order all your covers at once so the colour matches across batches, and smooth each join by hand after the modules are pushed together. A multi-module Soderhamn then reads as one continuous covered surface.
Because each cover is sized to its module, rearranging the sofa rearranges the covers with it. The one thing to watch is chaise orientation: a left-facing chaise needs a cover fitted the same way round.
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Frequently asked questions
Does Covaba make a Soderhamn-specific cover?
No. Covaba makes universal stretch covers, not a cover cut to one IKEA model. The two-way stretch is shaped to fit many sofa forms, including Soderhamn-style modules, when you measure each section and order one cover per module.
How many covers do I need for a Soderhamn sectional?
One per module. A 3-seat with chaise needs two covers, a 4-seat with chaise or an L-shape needs three, and a U-shape needs five. Count your sections and order that many.
Will a universal cover fit the Soderhamn chaise?
Yes, fitted as its own section. Measure the chaise separately and mind its orientation: a left-facing chaise needs the cover fitted the same way round. The stretch fabric takes up the slack over the open end.
Will it fit the deep Soderhamn seats?
Yes. The roughly 70 cm seat depth is absorbed by the tuck. Push the extra fabric into the gap between the seat and the back so the cover sits smooth rather than pulling tight across the front.
Is Covaba affiliated with IKEA?
No. Covaba is an independent brand and is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or partnered with IKEA. We reference the Soderhamn only to help you find a universal cover for that sofa shape.
