Sophie Rowell, Côte de Folk

How to choose a sofa you'll still love years from now.

Rule #1: Comfort comes first.

Style matters, but it has to feel just as good as it looks.

Look beyond the fabric
Seat depth, arm height and the angle of the back all play a big part in everyday comfort, so pay attention to these details when choosing a sofa design.

Choose your cushion carefully
Love to sink in? Feather fillings are beautifully soft. Prefer less plumping? Go for foam cushions that are feather wrapped for supportive softness that's easy to maintain.

Embrace how you naturally sit
Whether you're an upright sitter, a sloucher or a sprawler, choose a sofa that suits the way you actually relax.

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Rule #2: Choose a colour you'll love for years.

Colour shouldn't feel intimidating. Here's how to get it right.

Start with the room
Look at the colours already in your space before choosing new ones. Think about which shades mix or match well.

Live with your swatches
See them in daylight, evening light and beside everything else in the room.

Trust your instincts
If you're drawn to a specific colour, there's usually a reason. Go with what makes you happy.

Keep the sofa simple
A plain sofa gives you the freedom to change everything else around it. Let cushions, throws and rugs do the changing, so refreshing your space is about updating the accessories, rather than replacing the sofa.

Choose your swatches

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Discover your colour

A unique palette of 34 gently softened shades across 9 colour families, from light to dark and neutral to bold.

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Find your kind of comfy

Discover what each one feels like and how much maintenance it needs, then find the one that suits the way you like to loaf.

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Plumping Guide

These pro plumping tips will keep your sofa looking its best and feeling ridiculously comfy for longer.

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