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+How a three seater sits in the room
Three seaters cover a surprising range of proportions. Some are designed as compact large sofas that suit a standard through-lounge, while split-seat and 3.5 seater versions give a little more width and are worth considering if the sofa is the main event in an open-plan space. Where a three seater would dominate, a pair of smaller sofas facing each other often works better, and where it would look lost, a chaise or corner arrangement fills the room more comfortably.
For a sense of the alternatives, our 2 seater sofas suit snugs and smaller reception rooms, XL and 4 seaters take on larger rooms, and corner sofas make the most of a room with two usable walls. The sofa measuring guide is a helpful place to start before you commit.
Backs, seats and how a sofa feels to sit in
Two details shape the way a sofa feels day to day. A pillow back gives a softer, more relaxed look and invites you to sink in, while a fixed or tailored back holds its shape and reads as neater in a formal room. Underneath, foam seats keep a crisp line and spring back readily, and feather or fibre-filled cushions offer a softer landing that benefits from a quick plump now and then.
It is worth sitting on a few in a showroom if you can, because seat depth and back height make more difference to comfort than any specification sheet. The Marsden range is a good illustration, offering a pillow back option and scatter cushions across a British-made modular design, while the Alston 3 Seater Sofa is among the most requested pieces in this category.
Choosing a cover
Fabric is the broadest choice here, from hard-wearing weaves that suit a busy family room to softer, more decorative finishes for a room used mainly in the evenings. Velvet adds richness and depth of colour, and leather brings a warmth and patina that improves with age. Cover choice also affects lead time, since some are held ready and others are made to order.
Browse by material through our fabric sofas, velvet sofas and leather sofas pages, or see how each range is put together on our sofas by collection page. If you are weighing up a weave against a plain, our fabric sofa guide is a useful read.







































































































