Buying a sofa is a big decision and our specialist sales people can really help. They can tell you how each sofa will cope with the particular demands of your home – factors like pets, kids, heat and humidity can be big factors which could influence your final choice.
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Frame: Frames have to be tough, strong to cope with demands of everyday life. Made from a combination of timber and manmade substrates or metal, different shaped frames give structure and style to the furniture.
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Support: Not all sofas are traditionally sprung. Seating platform may be constructed of highly durable synthetic webbing strips, or horizontally sprung - suspended back to front across the frame. Depending on the gauge and tension these springs can offer a new comfort level.
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Foam Filling: Foam tends to give the firmest feel and is generally more uniform in appearance. Foam cushions give good support and recover their shape well. The denser the foam, the firmer the feel. Foam is a particular favourite of manufacturers of traditional furniture.
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Fibre: Man-made synthetic interior that is usually encased in ‘ticking’ - a cover that prevents small particles escaping. Comfort level is usually medium to soft, depending on the volume to weight ratio of the filling. These cushions must be plumped daily to keep their shape and comfort.
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Features: A soft, luxurious option, these cushions require rather more care than fibre or foam to maintain their looks. When used or handled they rustle as the feathers move around in their down-proof cover. These cushions must be plumped daily to keep their shape and comfort.
Look for a mix of fillings to give a different feel. Foam cushions with a fibre wrap, or feather cushions with a foam core can give the best of both worlds.
If you really love the look of that feather-filled suite but are allergic to them, our sales consultants will do everything they can to find an alternative filling. Try as many combinations as possible before making a choice.
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