Sofa buying guides and care advice
Straightforward answers to the questions that decide whether a sofa works in your home: size, fabric, type, care and delivery.
Buying guide 路 8 min read
How to Choose a Sofa: The Complete UK Buying Guide
A step-by-step guide to choosing a sofa: size, type, fabric, filling and frame, plus the checks that stop expensive mistakes.
Measuring guide 路 5 min read
How to Measure for a Sofa: Room, Doorways and Stairs
How to measure your room, hallway and doorways so the sofa you order actually fits, and what to do if the route is tight.
Fabric guide 路 7 min read
Sofa Fabrics Compared: Corduroy, Velvet, Chenille, Linen and Leather
An honest comparison of the most popular sofa fabrics: how each looks, feels, wears and cleans, and which suits your home.
Care guide 路 7 min read
How to Clean a Sofa: A Fabric-by-Fabric Care Guide
How to clean a sofa safely: what the care label codes mean, a weekly routine and what to do about spills on corduroy, velvet, chenille, linen and faux leather.
Buying guide 路 6 min read
Corner Sofa Buying Guide: Left or Right Hand, Sizes and Layouts
How to choose a corner sofa: working out left or right hand, sizes, chaise and ottoman options, and how to fit one into your room.
Buying guide 路 6 min read
Sofa Bed Buying Guide: Click-Clack, Pull-Out and Corner Sofa Beds
How to choose a sofa bed: the main mechanisms, how big it is when open, how comfortable it will be for guests and the practical checks before you buy.
Explainer 路 6 min read
Cloud and Boneless Sofas Explained: How They Work and How to Look After Them
What a cloud or boneless sofa is, how compressed delivery works, how long to wait for it to expand and whether one suits your home.
Small-space guide 路 6 min read
Sofas for Small Spaces: How to Choose for Flats and Compact Rooms
How to choose a sofa for a small living room, flat or bedroom: sizes, shapes, legs, colours and layouts that make a room feel bigger.
Family guide 路 6 min read
Best Sofas for Families, Children and Pets: What to Look For
How to choose a sofa that copes with children, pets and daily life: fabrics, colours, construction and the habits that protect it.
Christmas guide 路 6 min read
How to Seat Everyone at Christmas: A Sofa and Seating Plan
Plan your Christmas seating: how many people a sofa really seats, how to fit the tree, spare beds for guests and easy ways to make the room cosy.
Care guide 路 5 min read
How Long Does a Sofa Last? Lifespan, Warning Signs and How to Extend It
What decides how long a sofa lasts, the signs it is wearing out and the habits that make it last longer.
Delivery guide 路 5 min read
How to Get a Sofa Through the Door: Delivery Day Checklist
A practical checklist for delivery day: preparing the route, getting a tight sofa through a doorway, unpacking safely and what to check straight away.