Our guide to picking your swatches
Choosing Your Next Sofa, Chair, or Footstool?
The best place to start is by getting hands-on with the material!
We’ve got a huge selection of fabrics, leathers, and textures in every colour you can imagine. To make it easy, you can order up to six free fabric swatches, delivered straight to your door. Prefer to see them in person? Just pop into our store and browse the samples yourself. We’ll be here to help you find the perfect match for your home!
Your new sofa is a few steps away
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Pick a style and size that you like
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Click on the 'Order Free Swatches' and select your favourite fabric or leather.
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Fill out your address details and your swatches will be delivered to you in a few days.
Pet Friendly Fabrics
If you're a pet owner, you know how tricky it can be to find fabrics that stand up to fur, muddy paws, and the occasional accident. That’s where Aqua Clean fabrics come in! These smart fabrics are super durable and easy to clean. They have a special coating that repels stains and spills, making it a breeze to wipe up messes without worrying about damage. Plus, they’re comfy and soft, so no need to compromise on style or comfort.
Aqua Clean is a game-changer for pet-friendly furniture! Whether your pet loves to jump on the sofa or has the occasional mishap, these fabrics keep your furniture looking fresh and clean. Curious to learn more? Our in-store experts can help you find the best options for your home and pets!
Mysofa
Choosing the Perfect Fabric for Your Home
We’ve got a wide range of beautiful fabrics to suit every style, lifestyle, and budget. Want to make a statement? Go for elegant linens or plush velvets to add that extra “wow” factor. If your home is full of family life and daily hustle, durable stain-resistant fabrics or hard-wearing yet soft chenilles are a great choice—giving you both style and practicality.
Made In Britain
We’re proud to champion quality British manufacturing, with most of our sofas made to order right here in the UK by skilled craftsmen. Classic designs are refreshed with gorgeous new fabrics, and the finishing touch? Coordinating or contrasting scatter cushions to complete the look just the way you like it.
More helpful hints when making your choice
- Fabric or leather, light or dark? When choosing your cover consider your home's colour scheme and style.
- Samples of materials can vary slightly between batches so your finished item of furniture may vary slightly from the sample sent.
- For more help just ask our staff for advice, contact us or visit us in-store
G Plan
From soft velvets to classic leathers, you can personalise a wide choice of sofas, chairs, and more in your favourite G Plan fabric or leather. Only the finest materials from trusted UK mills and tanneries are carefully selected, so every G Plan piece is crafted to the very highest standard. Your dream sofa is ready to be created—just the way you like it!
Parker Knoll
Parker Knoll’s expert fabric designers have carefully chosen a stunning collection of luxurious fabrics and leathers, perfectly paired with their beautiful sofas and chairs. Whether you love something soft and plush or prefer a smooth, sleek look, there’s a fabric to match your style. And to make choosing simple, you can order swatches delivered straight to your door—finding your perfect match has never been easier!
Shop Sofas
Be inspired by our showroom sofa displays - they showcase our furniture in a perfectly styled setting. All of our sofas are available in a wide choice of fabrics, order yours on-line or in-store.
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Would highly recommend
Would highly recommend. Bought a new bed from here last week and had great help from Ian. We visited...
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2026 September 30
Great selection of quality fur...
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2026 September 29
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2026 September 29
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2026 September 29
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2026 September 28
Our experience with Ian Parr w...
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2026 September 28
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2026 September 27
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Kelly langton looked after us
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2026 September 27
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2026 September 26
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2026 September 25
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Allowed to browse the store without pressure, although staff were available at all times. They answe...
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2026 September 25
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Steve was very helpful in helping with my choice of settees. We discussed the pros and cons of diff...
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2026 September 25
Huge thanks to Dawn and her te...
Huge thanks to Dawn and her team who we set the difficult task of setting a new home in Exeter. The ...
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2026 September 24
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Friendly helpful service by Dawn to make our sofa purchase.
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2026 September 23
Amazing Customer Experience
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2026 September 23
Many thanks to Ian Ryan who ex...
Many thanks to Ian Ryan who explained everything to us with a wealth of knowledge. He helped us to c...
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2026 September 22
Super sofa buying experience
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2026 September 22
Ian Ryan the salesman was most...
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