Find your Fabric

The first thing you see when you walk into the room, the sofa fabric can make a big difference to the look and feel. A velvet sofa will bring a fresh modern look to any room. The woven cut pile fabric of velvet gives the sofa a soft and cosy appearance, while being surprisingly durable. Chenille fabrics are similar to velvet, but they reflect light in different ways. This gives Chenille fabrics a range of shades and colours, creating interest in a room and a texture you can’t help but touch, perfect to snuggle into after a long day at work.

For a more subtle design, you can’t beat flat weave fabrics like cord or cotton. They are ideal if you have a busy room and want your new sofa to blend in, or if you prefer a darker colour for your new sofa. They are often made from a mixture of cotton and man made fibres making them durable and alowing cushions to hold their shape well.

For busy lives, nothing can beat a leather of faux leather sofa. Easy to wipe clean, they are perfect for busy families with pets and young children, and if looked after, will be looking like new for a long time to come.

What’s inside counts

Now you’ve chosen your fabric and look, it’s time to think about what’s inside those cushions. There are a variety of fillings to give different levels of support and comfort. If you love to dive on you sofa and sink into relaxation, then a fibre fill will suit you best. Soft fibre filled cushions will hug you after your busy day at work, but for best results, they need plumping and turning regularly to keep the fibres in the cushions soft and loose.

For those that like more support, firmer foam cushions are the perfect choice. The minute you stand up they will spring back to shape ready to support you next time you take a break. Fibre cushions are suited to busy family life with lots of up’s and downs, they require little to no maintenance to keep their shape and support.

For the best of softness and support, check out our Leather Kansas Sofa. With foam and fibre wrapped pocket sprung cushions, and firmer foam filled back cushions, it’s sure to give you the best comfort when you need it.

The Perfect Fit

There’s no hiding that sofas are a big purchase, so it’s important to make sure the perfect sofa will fit in your room. A sofa too big will make a room look small and feel cramped and uncomfortable. Meanwhile a small sofa in a big open room will look lost and make the room empty and cold. Before purchasing your sofa, grab a tape measure and plan out where your new sofa will be, all measurements will be on each sofa description, but just ask us if your unsure. Mark out the size of the sofa using old newspaper or card and check that you can walk around comfortably.

It’s also imprtant to check doors and furniture will accessible around your new sofa. Make sure doors can open fully, and that cupboard doors, shelves and windows are all accessible if you need them! radiators are also important to keep clear, as good air flow infront of the radiator will make the most out of your heating in winter.