Whether you are furnishing your first place, refreshing a tired living room, or finally retiring that sagging hand me down, buying a sofa is a big decision. It is also a very personal one, because this is where you will sit, nap, cuddle, snack, work, and endlessly scroll.

For something you will use every day, sofa shopping can feel surprisingly confusing.

How deep should the seats be?

Which fabrics actually survive pets and kids?

What is the difference between foam and down wrapped cushions?

And why does one sofa cost £900 while another that looks similar is closer to £4,900?

Here are 7 key things to think about before you buy, so you are not wishing you chose differently a few months down the line.

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