Garden Sofas

Buyers guide to garden sofas.

A garden sofa is a great addition to any outdoor entertaining area providing a comfortable, sociable space for family and friends. An outdoor sofa can be just as comfortable and relaxing as an indoor piece of furniture. It can represent a substantial investment so it is important that you make the right decision. There are several decisions to make and the most important is budget, set your limit, but be realistic, you get what you pay for. It is sometimes more cost effective to buy a good quality sofa which will last twice as long as a budget sofa from one of the multi-national DIY centres. Our sofas are all sourced from the most respected manufacturers in the business. Materials are all top quality, the wood is from sustainable sources, the resin weave is dyed throughout the material, not just sprayed onto the surface, which means that if scratched it won’t show and the colour won’t rub off onto your clothes. The frames are rust proof so won’t stain your clothes once the furniture has been out in the rain. We offer an extended warranty on our furniture which covers it against any defects in manufacture or materials. Our garden sofas are weatherproof and are perfectly suited to being left out in all weathers all year round, however protecting them with covers will keep them looking as new for longer. The cushions are weatherproof but are better stowed somewhere dry in winter, if showers are forecast just take them in otherwise it will be some time before you can use them again until they dry out. Decide on the look you want, the rattan weave are perfectly suited to either a contemporary urban space or a classic English garden. The wooden framed sofas suit a more traditional garden, but pair this with aluminium or brushed steel and they are bang up to date. Look at base and back cushion depth, the deeper the cushion the comfier the sofa and check the back for the degree of support it offers. If possible come into store and try out a few styles. Check the degree of maintenance needed to keep your sofa in prime condition, wood will need to be treated every 2 – 3 years to keep it looking pristine, whereas the rattan sofas only need a quick brush down in spring. When you’ve narrowed down your requirements and still are unsure just call our Customer Services team who will be happy to give you more information.