Spoilt for choice!

March 2008

Spring is most definitely with us but we are not safe from those chilly evenings that creep up on us quite yet. The perfect place for us to stay warm and to curl up is the sofa, courtesy of Fishpools of course!

Depending on whether you want your sofa to make a stylish statement, be a haven for all the family or simply a place to unwind after a long day at the office, Fishpools has everything you need but there are several things you need to consider when buying a new sofa.

First of all you need to have a think about the size and how much room you have got to play with. If you have quite a large room you will be able to get a two or three seater or even both. You don’t want to go for something smaller as it could look lost in a big room.

If your room is small you could easily fit a two seater in, or even a couple of armchairs which are perfect to relax in.

Have a think about who is going to be sitting on the sofa - corner groups are a great stylish and practical solution if you have a large family or often have the girls around! They can be bought in separate components and fit together in various combinations. Sit back and relax in the Torino, a luxurious leather corner chaise group available in a choice of colours and various size combinations.

Next is the fun task of choosing the fabric you would like for your new sofa. If you are one for style and sophistication Fishpools has plenty on offer to whet your appetite.

A practical sofa solution, especially if children are in the equation, is leather. Often dismissed for being too pricey and uncomfortable, leather has been given some bad press. However there are so many different grades of leather available now it is rivalling fabric sofas for value. Especially as they can boast being child friendly as they are relatively easy to keep clean.

If your taste is contemporary and you’d prefer an upholstered sofa have a look at the Gatsby collection. Or if you want to make a bold statement the lavish Hollywood sofa is perfect. It has elegant upholstery with rich luxurious velvets - it’s simply divine!

For an effortlessly stylish yet traditional look, consider the collections of Shannon and Arnage, both classic pieces that are timeless and will suit the up and coming trends for many years to come.

An arresting new design, the Hermes collection could be your idea of sofa heaven. An elegant collection which combines luxury and comfort in various sizes, five in fact, and a range of designer fabrics.

And finally, one last thing that you need to consider is the colour of your new sofa. You need to make sure you incorporate the decor of the rest of the room so if you have fresh plain walls you’ll be able to go a little further, perhaps with a nice red or be a daredevil with orange!

If those colours are a bit too much for your taste, have no fear. There are plenty more to choose from such as cream, black, burgundy or pastel colours. These are perfect if you already have plenty of strong colours in your room.

There is such an extensive range available at Fishpools, all with unbeatable value and quality, you really will be spoilt for choice.

So what are you waiting for, come down and have a look at Fishpools’ range of sofas, where their expert staff are on hand to give you all the help and advice you need for making this special purchase.

Date published: March 2008. Please ask in store for the latest prices and details.

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