How To Find The Right Sofa For Your Home

Buying the right affordable sofa can be an exciting thought for a first-time buyer, or a family needing to expand their space for their growing family. But it can also be a daunting task.

Not to worry, we have compiled a list of tips to make sofa shopping easy (you’re welcome!).

1. Measure Up

The common rule of thumb is to find a sofa that is approximately two-thirds of the length of the wall that it will sit against. A sofa that’s too big for a smaller space will feel cramped, whereas a sofa that is too small will look out of place and may not be able to seat all your guests. To be a helping hand, we’ve added the dimension details to all of our sofas online.

2. Try Before You Buy

Like with any big investment, you wouldn’t go through with it just by having a quick scroll online! We highly recommend you come and visit our Manchester showroom, where you can sit and feel our sofas for yourself. Our friendly team can direct you to your perfect sofa.

3. Invest In The Structure

It’s great if an affordable sofa looks amazing in your space, but it must be fit for purpose. All of our sofas are constructed with a solid wood frame that won’t sag or break over time, meaning you get the most out of your money.

4. Order Fabric Swatches

Check the reflection on the fabric from the light in your chosen room, see how the pattern repeats, and check the colour and tones against your existing furniture. The busyness of your home will also depend on the type of fabric that will work best for you. Fabric sofas are easy to spot-clean after your four-legged family member, whilst textured weaves are hard-wearing and more forgiving of stains for dinner on the sofa.

5. Comfort Is Key

So, we know that your sofa needs to fit the space, have a solid structure, and look nice, but it has to feel nice too! You can’t have a movie night snuggled on the sofa if you can’t relax. This is why our sofas are soft extra foam-filled

6. Make It Your Own

Consider your personal touches such as throws, rugs and cushions, and what will complement them best. Your sofa will become part of your home, so a top tip for maximising your investment is to ensure its timeless qualities allow you to change its aesthetic through soft furnishing as often as your heart desires.

Now that you’ve found the perfect sofa, take a look at our 6 tips for maintaining your sofa and extending its lifespan.