Anyone bought a new sofa recently ?

I think I've finally killed my comfy 70s beige corduroy sofa & no amount of duct tape is going to fix it this time - so can anyone recommend where I should look for a replacement ? I don't want anything fancy, just a three seater fabric sofa that I can slob on after work & can be used by the occasional overnight guest.

I dont mind spending some £££, but if I do I want it to last another 20 years like the last one (which was free!) - has anyone bought one recently from somewhere they would recommend ? or from somewhere that they would not ?

Any ideas welcome.

Nick.

 

We bought a new sofa & armchairs about 4 years ago from SCS furniture, liked the choice better than DFS or Harveys!!

Val

 

bought 2 recliner sofas from Harveys last Novemeber, cos they were cheaper than anything else round here. I dont recommend them. The service is good, I just don't like the recliners. not as comfy as a normal sofa and you CANT lay on it like a normal sofa. :(

 

Go to a second-hand shop. I think if stuff is going to all apart quickly, it will do so in its first year, so if you see good quality second-hand stuff, it is probably going to last well and save you a fortune too.

We were lucky here. When I bought my house getting on for 3 years ago, we left most of our old furniture behind, and gave some of it away. My dad gave us his old leather settees (a 2 seater and matching 3 seater). I know he'd had them for a fair few years before me, and he always has loads of dogs, and he's an outdoors sort so basically the sofas took some punishment. Then since coming into my ownership, they've had to cope with a child jumping all over them regularly. They are still as good as new. Being leather, a wipe with a damp cloth is all it takes to keep them clean too.

 

My daughter in law just got a lovely Laura Ashley sofa off Ebay for her new extension , it had hardley been used and she got it for a song . May be worth a look - obviousley buyer beware though .

 

DO NOT BUY FROM SCS!!!! OMG we made that mistake and have regretted it ever since. Cheap, poorly made and nothing but trouble. They also have poor customer service!! Once they have your money they don't want to know you. HORRIBLE!!

 

Freecyle, dozens of them for free good quality leather Chesterfields

And I have just forgotten the name of the one that asks for a few quid GGgg
nah its gone AH GUMTREE thats the one

Jack McH

 

If you get one off freecycle check its got the flame retardant foam, the old stuff will kill you if it catches fire with the cyanide gas before the flames get you.

 

WHAT ! do you want for nowt

Jack McH

 

Thanks for the feedback everyone !