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Linen Pillow Covers That Soften a Living Room

These covers are the fastest way to make a sofa look considered. The linen is mid-weight, the zipper is hidden along the bottom edge, and the corners are full enough that a down insert does not look starved.

Wash them cold and dry on low. They come out rumpled, which suits the fabric. Order the cover size that matches your insert, not a size up, or the corners collapse.

What works

  • Hidden zipper sits cleanly
  • Gets softer after a wash
  • Covers fit standard inserts

What to know

  • Linen creases, which is the point and also the complaint
  • Dark colors show lint