Your Sofa Buying Guide

Buying a sofa is a big investment for your home, so it's vital that you get it right. You want to feel reassured that you have chosen the perfect sofa to love and enjoy for many years to come. To help you, we've devised a little guide which takes you through all the things you need to think about before purchasing your sofa.

A sizable decision

The size of a sofa in a store can be very deceptive, what looks a perfect size within a shop could overcrowd your living space. So it's important to measure the dimensions of your room and the allocated space that you think you want your sofa to fit within. You also need to make sure that the sofa will have ample space around it, and that you can get it through doorways and any access points, so it's worth measuring these as well.

Your lifestyle

Consider how your sofa will be used, think about how many people you want the sofa to seat. Do you want the sofa for lounging around on? Do you need this for the main lounge or a secondary sitting room?

Décor

Are you currently updating the décor of your home, or are you choosing a sofa to fit within the current colour scheme? If you are in the process of redecorating you may want to construct a mood board to help you select a sofa which suits your overall scheme.

Fabric v Leather

After looking at the demands of your lifestyle, you will be able to determine the use and wear and tear that your sofa will undergo. It is also recommended that you ask for samples of the fabrics and designs you most like, so that you can see how these will fit in with your living space. Other questions that you may want to consider before deciding upon your selected fabric are: how often will I need to clean it? And: how easy is it to maintain this fabric?