Advertorial: The sofa sale: top tips to get the best value from your sofa shop

Finding quality at the sofa sale

If you’re going to be pounding the pavements and testing out the sofas for yourself, make sure you’re getting the best quality at the best price. Remember, a discount sofa sale shouldn’t mean badly-made sofas.

The frame

Check the strength of the frame by lifting, or getting someone else to lift, one front corner/leg off the floor. Once its six inches off the floor, the rear corner/leg on the same side should not be touching the floor. If it is, the frame is weak and has too much give.

The springs

Sofas with springs are usually the most comfortable. Feel through the fabric and ensure that the springs are robust and placed closely together.  Put your weight on the front corner of the cushion of your chosen sofa. If you hear lots of creaks and squeaks it probably means the springs are hitting the frame or have been placed incorrectly.

The filling

You can strike a balance between quality and affordability here by opting for a layer of down composed of high-resilient (HR) foam or standard foam within a polyester batting. Ask an assistant for help if you get stuck.

Buying sofas online

If you have an idea of what you want, buying a sofa online can save you a lot of money but no one wants to make an expensive mistake. On the lookout for cheap sofas deals you need to ensure you select a sofa supplier that has a refund/exchange policy when you’re. CSL sofa shops  are currently offering a Love It or Exchange It guarantee through which you can replace your sofa if you don’t like the one that was delivered to you.