How to find a style of sofa you'll love for years to come with Sofa.com

The right sofa is a cornerstone of your home’s design, but with so many options out there to choose from, where do you begin? Finding the perfect sofa depends not only on the space you’re decorating but also your personal style. 

Pinning down what you want your home to say about you isn’t always simple, but when it comes to choosing your sofa, it can be. Sofa.com makes this step easy with its impressive range of designs, from armchairs and love seats to corner, chaise and modular sofas made from solid wood frames guaranteed for life.

After all, the right sofa can be the start of an incredible decorating scheme, so why not let your seating take the lead? Here’s what you need to consider when shopping for your dream sofa. 

Shaping up

Your sofa’s shape is an important choice in defining your style. The arms of your sofa, for example, are one of their most defining features, both in terms of style and comfort. A sloped arm like on the Iggy sofa gives your room a little more structure, while also having a low profile that ensures this sofa is a great fit for small spaces where you want less bulky styles. 

Legs also set the tone for how a sofa feels in your space. Angular, wooden legs will give a sofa a mid-century feel, as seen on the Chester and Holly, while the more ornate turned legs you see on the likes of the Bluebell are the perfect fit for a Victorian home looking to retain a sense of heritage.

You might be eyeing up different sofa shapes for what seems most comfortable, but don’t forget the shape you choose will also guide your living room’s style.

Lovers of mid-century design will adore the angular lines of styles like the chic Chester, while traditionalists will appreciate the button back elegance of the Oscar sofa. 

New styles are added each season and the Tiffany corner sofa, with its contemporary curved frame and smart side-stitching detail, is currently turning heads.

Find your fabric

Once you’ve chosen a shape, the next big decision is on the fabric, which also plays a part in setting the tone of your decorating scheme. 

At sofa.com, there are over 100 fabrics to choose from, so whether you prefer the plushness of velvet, the sophistication of leather or the tactile beauty of chenille, you’re sorted. Like the gentlemen’s club look? There is even a houndstooth fabric to pick, too. Plus, you’ll find smart fabrics in velvets and cottons that are specially designed for hardier sofas, ensuring spillages are repelled and making these materials work better for a busy family home. 

To help narrow down your options, you can order free samples online, or pick them up in-store to take home. That way you can see and feel the quality before you place an order. 

Find the right quality

Quality matters when it comes to your sofa. Opting for a cheaper, poorer quality buy to save a few pounds upfront is, unfortunately, going to lead to heartbreak in the end. Better quality sofas won’t only be more comfortable, but they’re also built to last - ensuring you have a sofa that can handle the demands of a busy household. Buying from a brand like sofa.com comes with peace of mind. You know all their sofas are handmade to order using quality materials in their own factory. 

Plus, once you’ve made your choice, sofa.com offers a white-glove service on all handmade-to-order sofas, beds, armchairs and dining designs. This includes delivery (normally within 4-6 weeks) by a friendly team who will unpack and assemble your order in the room of your choice – and even steam it if required.

Take a test drive

As we already mentioned, comfort is key. But how can you tell which sofa suits your preferences best if you haven’t tried them out? It’s always a good idea to see a sofa in person before you buy and give them a comfort test, especially given how much time you and your family are going to spend sitting on your new piece of furniture. 

Sofa.com has showrooms in York, Bath, Guildford, Nottingham, Glasgow and London, as well as concessions within House of Fraser nationwide so that you can try out their range of sofas. At each one, you can benefit from the expertise of the knowledgeable staff, try out favourite designs for comfort and take away free fabric samples. You’ll also find beds, furniture and accessories – from rugs, footstools and cushions to mirrors, lamps and even stylish pet beds. Everyone is catered for.

To see the collection, find your nearest showroom, request free swatches and place an order, visit sofa.com. Order by 21 November to receive by Christmas