Sit to buy

Check out your new sofa for size before being seduced by looks or fashion, says Carol O’Callaghan.

Sitting uncomfortably? Not surprising is it, given the bashing our sofas are taking this season with on-going slouching on wet evenings rather than wine sipping on the patio.

After our beddy-byes, the sofa is the next most comforting piece of furniture, or should be. Hasn’t it always been the spot for slobbing, snoozing, snacking, and soothing heartbroken friends, although our new-found desire for the furniture statement piece and getting an on-trend look play as important a part in the buying decision as comfort.