Buying Guides
Buying Furniture Shouldn't Feel Overwhelming
Choosing furniture is about more than finding a style you love. It's about selecting pieces that feel right for your home and the way you live.
The right furniture should:
• Fit your room comfortably
• Suit your lifestyle
• Complement your home's colour palette
• Provide lasting comfort
• Stand up to everyday living
• Continue looking beautiful for years to come
Our buying guides break every decision down into simple, practical steps, giving you the confidence to choose furniture you'll enjoy for many years to come.
Start with Your Space
Before falling in love with colours or fabrics, take a little time to understand the space you're furnishing.
Consider your lifestyle:
Room dimensions
Walkways and access
Doorways and staircases
Window placement
Existing furniture
Everyday use
Planning these details from the outset gives you the confidence that every piece will fit beautifully and work seamlessly within your home.
Think About Everyday Living
The best furniture doesn't just look beautiful – it should be designed around the way you live every day.
Consider your lifestyle:
Children
Pets
Entertaining
Working from home
Relaxation
Storage needs
Choosing furniture that reflects the way you live helps create a home that's every bit as practical, comfortable and welcoming as it is beautiful.
Explore Our
Buying Guides
Whether you're choosing your first sofa or refreshing furniture throughout your home, our guides are designed to answer the questions that matter most, helping you make confident, informed decisions every step of the way.
How to choose a Fabric Sofa
Discover how different upholstery fabrics compare, explore which materials are best suited to busy family homes, and understand how texture, colour and durability work together to help you choose with confidence.
How to choose a Leather Sofa
Explore the different types of leather upholstery, discover the unique qualities and practicality of each, and find out how to choose a leather sofa that perfectly complements your home and suits your lifestyle.
How to measure for a Sofa
Our step-by-step guide shows you how to measure your room, doorways, hallways and access routes, helping you understand the space you have available and ensuring your new furniture fits perfectly into your home.
How to choose the Perfect Rug
The right rug does more than complete a room, it helps define living spaces, introduce colour and bring balance to your overall scheme. Discover how to choose the ideal rug size, shape, material and placement to complement every room in your home.
Practical advice for every home
Every buying guide is inspired by the conversations our Lifestylists have with customers every day.
Rather than simply following trends, we focus on thoughtful, practical advice that helps you choose furniture you'll love living with for years to come.
You'll find guidance covering:
- Furniture sizing
- Upholstery fabrics
- Leather types
- Choosing colours
- Planning your layout
- Measuring your home
- Caring for your furniture
- Styling your space
Our aim is simple: to help you make informed decisions, choose with confidence and create a home you'll enjoy for many years to come.
What to consider before you buy
A little planning before you order can make choosing furniture feel simpler and more enjoyable.
Our buying guides help you consider:
- Choosing the right size for your room
- Viewing colours in your own home with fabric swatches
- Selecting the correct rug size
- Measuring access through doorways and hallways
- Planning for the way you live now and in the future
- Balancing style with everyday comfort
Taking a little extra time before you buy gives you the confidence to make informed decisions and enjoy your furniture for years to come.
Furniture Made for Everyday Living
Quality furniture should look and feel exceptional for many years, becoming part of the everyday moments that make a house feel like home.
That's why our buying guides explain how different materials, upholstery fabrics and construction methods perform over time, helping you choose furniture that's designed for everyday living.
Every Loom Loft sofa is also backed by our minimum 10-year frame guarantee, giving you added reassurance that your furniture is crafted to be enjoyed for many years to come.
Choosing Furniture
With Confidence
Choosing furniture feels much easier when you have the right guidance.
Whether you're comparing fabrics, selecting the right size, planning a room layout or refining a colour palette, understanding your options helps you create a home you'll enjoy for years to come.
Our buying guides are here whenever you need practical advice and expert insight, giving you the confidence to make informed decisions before placing your order.
Continue Your
Furniture Journey
Buying furniture is easier when you can compare ideas, materials and room layouts together.
If you’re still narrowing down your options, explore our room inspiration, browse colour collections or order free fabric swatches to see your favourite upholstery in your own home before making a final decision.
You may also find these helpful:
Shop by Room Inspiration • Shop by Colour Inspiration
Order Free Fabric Swatches
Whatever stage you’re at, these resources are designed to help you choose furniture with confidence and create a home you’ll enjoy for years to come.
Furniture Buying Guide FAQs
We recommend beginning with the room you’re furnishing first. Measure your space carefully, think about how the room is used every day and then read the relevant buying guides before narrowing your furniture choices.
If you’re purchasing a sofa, start with our sofa buying guides and measuring guide. If you’re redesigning an entire room, our room inspiration guides are a great place to begin before choosing individual products.
Always measure both your room and any access routes, including hallways, staircases and doorways. Our measuring guide explains exactly how to do this before ordering.
Fabric swatches allow you to compare colours and textures within your own home under natural and artificial lighting, helping you choose with greater confidence before placing your order.
Yes. Every guide is written to explain furniture buying in straightforward language, making them useful whether you’re furnishing your first home or updating an existing one.
Absolutely. Our experienced Lifestylists can help you compare collections, discuss room layouts and recommend furniture that complements both your home and your lifestyle.