The Sofa Buying Guide
As one of the most important pieces of furniture in your home, it’s important to invest in one that will last for many years to come.
You should ensure it fits within the available layout, in terms of measurements and style, and provides the right back support for your needs.
Our sofa buying guide is an essential read for anyone looking to invest in a new sofa.
Try Before You Buy
One of our biggest pieces of advice is to try before you buy. You wouldn’t buy a bed without lying on it first, so why would you buy a sofa on a whim?
While you can get a good idea on the style online, you can’t get an idea of comfort through a screen. You’re likely to rack up hundreds of hours of relaxation on your sofa, so it’s crucial the sofa provides you with the perfect degree of back support and depth.
Around a 40” depth is thought to be the sweet spot, perfect for both sitting up and curling up.
Focus On Fabric & Colour
Depending on your style preferences and current colour scheme, you could choose a bold colour and unique fabric or something more neutral and timeless. Bear in mind that bright colours and natural materials could potentially fade if under direct sunlight by a window.
If you have pets and children in your home, you should consider choosing a fabric that’s easy to clean and hard-wearing, such as leather, velvet and textured weaves.
Whether you’re looking for a sofa bed, modular sofa or a matching armchair, James Oliver’s advisors can offer our expert insight on the right colour and fabric for your home.
Measure Up
Bigger isn’t always better! Corner sofas are growing in popularity, but if your space is on the smaller side, they can take over the entire room.
Instead, choose a sofa that works with the available layout and leaves enough space to walk around it. Grab the tape measure and remember to take into account existing furniture.
Did you know you could win your dream furniture with us? We recently gave away a Montpellier sofa bed, footstool and cushions to one of our followers. Keep an eye on our Instagram and Facebook pages for future competitions.
For a sofa that looks right at home, visit us at James Oliver’s Lincoln showroom and view our wide selection of soft seating. We recommend you check out our sofa collection online before visiting us in store.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
LOOKING TO REPLACE YOUR WINDOWS?
We have a fantastic range to choose from so whether it’s a modern style or traditional timber effect windows – we are confident that we will have windows to improve any home to give it the finished look with elegance.
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