Buying guides
Sofa guides, made simple.
Measuring up, choosing fabrics, recliners explained and the best picks for every room.
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Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen style sofas: the alternatives
Rich velvets, deep buttons and a touch of glamour. Here’s how to get the Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen sofa look.
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La-Z-Boy recliner alternatives you can order online
Fancy a La-Z-Boy style recliner? Here are similar power and manual recliners you can order online today.
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Looking for a SiSi Italia sofa? Here are the alternatives
SiSi Italia sofas are only sold through ScS. If you like the look, here are similar sofas you can order online.
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Sofa beds that are actually comfy to sleep on
A sofa by day and a bed by night. Here’s how to choose a sofa bed your guests won’t complain about.
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The best sofa fabrics for kids and pets
Sticky fingers, muddy paws and the odd spilt drink. These are the sofa fabrics that cope, and the ones to avoid.
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Power vs manual recliners: which suits you?
One works with a lever, the other with a button. Here’s how power and manual recliners really compare, and which is right…
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How to measure for a sofa (doorway and all)
Five measurements, ten minutes and a tape measure. Here’s how to make sure your new sofa fits the room, and gets into…
