There is no easy way to cover a sofa to make it look new again. This  slipcover makes a great attempt because it is easy to put on, it feels comfy and it looks ok. It obviously isn't as nice as reupholstering the sofa would have been and I really with the big red tag that indicates the BACK of the slip cover was less bright. The sofa doesn't sit against a wall so that big red tag is somewhat distracting but I don't want to cut it off because it is helpful when you are installing it.