sofa.com has been handcrafting and delivering sumptuous sofas for over a decade. They also create beautiful beds, delight in dining, offer outdoor and amazing accessories too. ufurnish.com Co-Founder and CEO, Deirdre McGettrick, sat down virtually with Paul Strudwick at sofa.com to learn more about the inspiration behind the brand.
Q1. sofa.com has huge variations in the shape, size and materials for our community to choose from to create the perfect sofa. Are your sofas ready-made, bespoke or both?
We believe everyone deserves great sofas but we know everyone’s requirements are different so allowing our customers to design their perfect sofa is at the heart of our offering. We try and make it as easy as possible – first you choose your style, then select your size and finally pick from our range of over 100 luxurious fabrics to create something that’s truly unique.
Each design is then lovingly handmade to order by our talented craftsmen and delivered to your door.
If you’re looking for a sofa in a hurry, we also offer a capsule collection of ready-made pieces that have already been handmade with care and are available for delivery in as little as 2-4 weeks.
Q2. Sofas are extremely popular across ufurnish.com, what will our community love about your products?
At sofa.com you really can design your dream sofa so whether you prefer traditional or more contemporary designs, or your space is snug or sprawling, you can create something that is perfect for you and your home. With a luxurious collection of fabrics to choose from, sourced from the best mills in Europe, and a lifetime guarantee on all beechwood frames, whatever style you opt for, you’ll be sinking into something robust and unquestionably refined.
Our designs are all made to order in our very own workshop and delivered by our own dedicated delivery team. By placing an expert team at each step of the journey we ensure that every customer is treated to an outstanding level of service from design to delivery.
Q3. sofa.com is much more than sofas alone, tell us more about what other products you have to offer.
People love a beautiful place to live, so our beds, dining range and accessories have all been introduced to help people achieve their dream home.
Like our sofas, everything can be customised to suit the customer – so whether you’re after an opulent ruby velvet bed to create your own sleep-time sanctuary or a contemporary loveseat in soft grey wool to amp up the comfort factor in your living room, sofa.com can help.
Our accessory collection has grown significantly over the last year and we’re really proud to now offer a stunning range of lighting, mirrors, rugs, accent tables and even art to help customers add the perfect finishing touches.
Q4. If someone is looking to furnish their home, are there any tips or suggestions that you could offer them?
Start by focusing on one room at a time so you don’t become too overwhelmed. Then you can start browsing online to see what shapes and styles most appeal to you. Instagram and Pinterest are both great sources of inspiration and can help you lock down the aesthetic you want to achieve. Our blog is another great place to garner ideas and is packed with styling tips, home tours and expert advice.
When you’re ready to start buying your furniture, I’d suggest beginning with your staple pieces first. You can then live in the space and add any additional pieces once you have a better idea of how you use the room and style you want to achieve.
A good quality bed, sofa and dining table will provide comfort and seating for your family for years to come. So, I’d always recommend spending as much as you can afford on these 3 staple pieces. Investment pieces will be the furniture that you use the most and keep the longest, so you’ll want to choose something that’ll last.
Our entire furniture collection is available to discover online and you can even order free fabric swatches to help visualise your design in your own home. Alternatively, why not visit one of our nationwide showrooms and comfy test the range? Our expert team will be on hand to help you find the perfect piece and answer any interior design questions you may have.
Q5. What does the next 12 months look like for sofa.com?
We’re all super excited about our new Autumn/Winter collection which will launch in August. It’s been designed very much with the changing role of the home at the forefront of our minds and features ergonomic designs and tactile textures to allow customers to both work and relax at home in complete comfort.
