Sofas are more than just an off-hand decision made in haste so you’ve got a place to kick your feet up. Instead, they’re a long-term investment made to guarantee comfort for years to come. You’ll always need a place outside the bedroom to rest after a long day, to lean back and enjoy an episode of your favourite show, and to sit down and indulge in a heartfelt conversation with friends or family. In this guide, we’ll walk you through the main factors you’ll need to consider to find the ideal sofa for you.
1. Find your style
Finding the perfect sofa can feel a little overwhelming if you’re not too certain on what you’re looking for just yet. Consider the space you have to work with at home; do you have a finished space that the sofa will need to fit into, or are you crafting a new living space around the sofa itself? Sofas are large pieces of furniture, and can alter the feeling of a room with their presence from the moment they enter. Browse online for the silhouettes that take your fancy, from chesterfield-inspired designs to mid-century modern shapes. Upholstery can play a big factor, with boucle fabric offering a wholly different vibe to leather. Ultimately, it comes down to your everyday use of the sofa - what will look and feel best for years to come?
2. What size are you looking for?
Now, it’s all well and good finding an enormous, sprawling sofa that could double as a mattress due to its size alone. Sometimes, however, we have space restraints to work around when choosing our sofa. Luckily, armchairs, 2-seaters, 3-seaters and chaise sofas can come in a variety of sizes despite their seat numbers. Carefully measure your space, accounting for doorframes and access routes, too, to ensure that your new sofa can enter its new home safely. It’s wise to leave a little wiggle room as an extra precaution. Once your space is measured up you can visit our website to browse sofas by measurement, not just configuration. In store, our staff are on hand to assist with any queries before you place the order. If you'd like further detail before you get searching, we've also got a guide on How To Measure Your Space.
3. How will it fit into your life?
Now you’ve given style and size some thought, it’s time to talk logistics. Everyday life can get busy, and with busyness often comes a little wear and tear. Certain materials can be more prone to this wearing than others, but your lifestyle can also play a big part. For example, having pets comes with a lot of fur and some sharp claws, so factoring in the strength and longevity of the sofa along with the colour you’re choosing is wise. Consider your needs, too - do you need something higher-backed with lumbar support? Or perhaps you’d rather a cloudlike experience, where you sink straight into comfort with zero resistance. The introduction of our Firmness Factor rating system online offers a helping hand with this, with many of our sofas now rated from cloudlike to firm so you can get a feel for the sofa without having to travel in person.
5. Bring it on home
Once these factors have all been thoughtfully contemplated, it’s time to find your dream sofa and bring it on home. Online, lead times are advertised on every product’s page to make the process simple and clear so you have an informed idea of when your product is ready. In store, our team are ready to assist with the ordering process, answering any queries you may have to ensure that you receive exactly what you’re looking for.
With this guide, you should feel confident to go ahead and find the perfect sofa for your home, your family and your wants and needs, and with 25 stores nationwide and pieces ready for your home within just 7 days, it's never been a better time to shop with us.
Happy sofa searching!
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