New Sofa

[Rare Bird]

I've been looking all day for a new sofa, were wanting one of those corner sofa's this time as i'm going through one of my complete turn around phases :rolleyes:

Any recommended places? some look all nice but you don't know how they are constructed inside, last thing i want is a creeker 6 months down the line, we aint exactly light weights you see...

[Alex_UK]

Is this the Art of Soft-furnishings now then? ;)

I know it's obvious, but mine came from DFS about 8 years ago, and it hasn't creeked one bit (and I'm a bit of a biffa myself.) The leather is going in my seat, though, and has split on the arm where my elbow has rubbed it, but the frame is still solid as a rock. It wasn't one of their cheapies though.

That orange one you've posted is gorgeous, I love orange, my favourite colour.

[Macca]

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That orange one you've posted is gorgeous, .

Agreed!

[Jonboy]

Ours came from DFS after two years theres no wear marks yet and it get used by a family of six, Marks and Sparks also do some nice ones, take a tape measure to make sure it will fit through the doors though or else you will be taking windows out, some one i know had a nice leather sofa in his flat he did some diy on the place over the years including putting up a banister and spindles when he came to move he couldn't get it down the stairs so he got the hump with it and cut it in half with a hand saw, i pissed myself when he told me

[The Vinyl Adventure]

Ours were from next ... They have stood up to quite a lot including dogs and cats

[DSJR]

Just make sure the cushions are foam or similar. Ours was over-stuffed fibre and a few years down the line, they're all but collapsed and no amount of "plumping" rescues them. As soon as the house front is sorted in the spring, I want this suite gone. Came from SCS several years ago.

[Haselsh1]

DFS... fab ten years on...!

[Rare Bird]

Aye been down today, we agreed on one, just measured & it fits perfect in the corner, 100% real leather..so we're cooking. 10 years ago i wouldnt be seen dead with this type of design but you have to give & take.. Engineered Oak flooring's the next job. :)

[Alex_UK]

Nice one, good luck!


Engineered Oak flooring's the next job. :)

My wife is trying to persuade me to go with wood floors in the living room - I love the look, but dread the difference it will make to the hifi sound compared to carpet... Don't suppose you have that worry being mainly a headphone user these days...

[Covenant]

Is there a sofa material which cannot be scragged by cats? :scratch:(or a product to repel them?)

[DanJennings]

(or a product to repel them?)

http://thepoodleanddogblog.typepad.com/.a/6a00d83451580669e20148c74d5024970c-320wi

[Covenant]

Thats so mean.....

[goraman]

A large rat trap baited with catnip at every corner of the new couch works well too.