Home Buying Guide
Buying Guide: Key Considerations & Questions
Find your perfect sofa with ease. From size and style to materials and comfort, our guide helps you choose confidently so you get a sofa that fits your home, lifestyle, and budget hassle-free.
Key Considerations
Main Purpose – Decor, family use, or guest space?
Space & Layout – Room size, flow, and doorways.
Budget vs Investment – Daily use sofas may require higher quality.
Materials – Leather, fabric, faux leather, or innovative blends.
Sofa Designs – 1-seater, 2-seater, 3-seater, corner sofas, recliners, sofa beds.
Measurements – Ensure comfort and room fit.
After Delivery – Acclimatisation, maintenance, and setup.
Questions to Ask Yourself
Are you replacing like-for-like, or changing the style entirely?
What room and décor will it live in — high-traffic area or occasional use?
Do you need a timeless design for future redecoration?
Do you have pets or children to consider?
Sofa Designs
Different Sofa Designs
Materials
Materials – What to Know
Genuine Leather
Semi-aniline: Corrected defects, slightly less natural character.
Leather Aire
Fabric-based, breathable, durable, and soft. Doesn’t crack or peel like synthetics.
Bonded Leather
Combines real hide fibres with PU for resilience and appearance.
Faux Leather
Budget-friendly, leather-look vinyl. Not ideal for long-term heavy use.
Fabric Options
Velvet: Striking, soft touch .
Chenille: Hard-wearing,
Delivery
After Delivery
We usually deliver within 7 days (coastal areas can take up to 2 weeks). For postcodes within M25 we deliver on Sundays. For Scotland deliveries we usually deliver every other Saturday.
Our team will contact you 2 days before to book you in for delivery and give you an eta. Our deliveries start from as early as 6am.
On the day of delivery our team will call at least 30 minutes prior to delivery.
Ground floor deliveries are free.
We offer a premier assembly service and removal of packaging for an additional cost. Price for this starts from £49.99.
Need help? Call 02476 705 600.
Measurements & Sizing
Key measurements to consider before purchasing your furniture.
