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A classic sofa is the piece you build a room around - timeless in shape, generous in comfort, and forgiving of changing decor around it. Our range spans rolled-arm and scroll-back designs, deep-buttoned Chesterfield-inspired silhouettes, and clean three- and two-seaters that suit both period homes and modern rooms, in fabric and faux-leather finishes that wear well through years of everyday family life.
Below you'll find honest guidance on measuring for delivery access, choosing seat depth and firmness, and picking an upholstery that fits your household - with fast UK delivery and 30-day returns on every order.
The most common sofa mistake isn't the room - it's the route in. Before you order, measure the narrowest point on the delivery path: your front door, any internal doorways, tight hallway turns and staircase widths. Compare those against the sofa's height and depth as well as its width, since most sofas go through a doorway on their side. Leave a little clearance for hands and packaging. In the room itself, allow roughly 40-45cm between the sofa and your coffee table for legroom, and keep walkways clear so the space feels open rather than boxed in.
Comfort is personal, so it helps to know what the numbers mean.
The cover sets both the look and the upkeep. Woven fabric is warm, quiet and comes in the widest choice of colours and textures, making it the natural fit for a cosy classic look - choose a tighter weave and a mid-tone or pattern if you have children or pets. Faux leather wipes clean in seconds, resists spills and ages handsomely, which suits busy households and anyone after a smart, traditional feel. Whichever you choose, removable seat and back cushions are worth having, as they let you rotate for even wear and freshen the look over time.
A little routine keeps a classic sofa looking its best for years. Plump and rotate loose cushions weekly so they wear evenly, and vacuum with a soft brush head to lift dust and crumbs from seams. Deal with spills promptly by blotting rather than rubbing, and keep the sofa out of strong direct sunlight to stop fabrics fading. For faux leather, an occasional wipe with a barely damp cloth is usually all it takes.
Measure the narrowest point on the delivery route - front door, internal doorways, hallway turns and staircases - then compare against the sofa's width, height and depth. Most sofas are carried through on their side, so the smaller two measurements usually matter most. Leave a little clearance for hands and packaging.
Deeper seats suit taller people and anyone who likes to lounge or curl up, while shallower seats make it easier to sit upright and stand again, which many smaller-framed and older users prefer. If in doubt, sit as you normally would and picture a long evening on it.
Both work well. A tighter-weave fabric in a mid-tone or pattern hides everyday marks and feels cosy, while faux leather wipes clean in seconds and shrugs off spills. It comes down to whether you prefer a softer look or the lowest possible upkeep.
Allow roughly 40-45cm between the sofa and a coffee table for comfortable legroom, and keep main walkways clear. This keeps the room easy to move around and stops the seating area feeling cramped.
Plump and rotate loose seat and back cushions about once a week so they wear evenly and hold their shape. Vacuum gently with a soft brush head, and blot spills quickly rather than rubbing them in.
We deliver across the UK, carefully packed, and every sofa is covered by our 30-day returns policy so you can be confident it's right for your room.
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