A well-built sofa should be heavy, lift it up at one corner to check. A 100% hardwood frame constructed of beechwood with glued, screwed and dowelled joints is the best option, some ‘high end’ sofas from high street retailers and other independents may contain plywood and/or stapled joints so check before buying. All our sofas are constructed using 100% hardwood frames with glued, screwed and dowelled joints.

Cheaper sofas are usually web-sprung with synthetic strips. Mid-range sofas tend to be serpentine sprung with springs suspended front to back across the frame, High end sofas often use the traditional coil-sprung method. All our sofas have quality metal springs in the seat.

Foam-filled cushions are more supportive and best keep their shape. A foam core with feather pad is softer and will still maintain its shape, while feather-filled cushions are the softest, but need regular plumping. A foam and feather mix makes an excellent choice. Our sofas are available with a variety of seat options.

The type of cover you select should be based on your lifestyle. If you have children or pets, loose covers are a good option as you can take them off and have them cleaned. Fitted covers aren’t so easy to clean, but can be protected with a treatment such as Guardsman. The sofa you choose will determine which option you can select, some of our sofas can be supplied in either cover type.


A sofa that looks small in the showroom can look huge at home so check before you buy. Big is not always best and we will always work with you to select the most appropriate choice. All our furniture is hand made to order and on most products we can adapt the specification in a bespoke way to meet your individual needs.

Fabric upholstered furniture is a significant investment that you want to stay looking good for many years to come. Accidents do happen and if a spill is not treated in the correct way it can permanently affect the appearance of your furniture. With Guardsman 5 year protection from as little as 6p per day you are free to sit back and relax, safe in the knowledge that you are protected against stains and accidental damage that could spoil your beautiful furniture. More info and prices

Home of the Sofa can transform your favourite furniture with our comprehensive re-upholstery solutions. We provide a unique personal service in helping you make the right choice for bringing a new look to your favourite sofa, chair, footstool or chaise. It’s a fact that many people already own some of the best quality furniture they will ever buy.

You may just want a new look, a new colour, a change of style or would like to match to a change of decor. To save the cost and effort of replacing good quality furniture which already fits your room, is comfortable and may well be a cherished or antique piece our comprehensive reupholstery service will breathe new life into your existing furniture. More info and prices

i) Standard deliveries within a 20 mile radius of the Home of the Sofa showroom £25.

ii) Standard deliveries within a 100 mile radius of the Home of the Sofa showroom £95.

iii) Standard deliveries within a 200 mile radius of the Home of the Sofa showroom minimum charge £145.

iv) Standard deliveries beyond a 200 mile radius of the Home of the Sofa showroom will be agreed at the point of sale, maximum charge £195.

v) Delivery is free on orders over £2,500 in value for all England mainland postcodes.

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