Investing in a new sofa? Here's advice from the experts

Taking practical as well as aesthetic considerations into account when investing in a new sofa is essential for combining value with comfort

The Fulton corner sofa offers multiple seating options including head rests and low back sections (from Casey's €1,995).

THE sheer lumpiness of a tired old sofa was never so patently obvious as during lockdown when we all spent more time prone on one for continuous hours of screen gazing.

Now with the shops open and well-stocked ones at that, there are bargains to be had if you’re in the mood for change. But before being seduced by a handsome model the experts have tips for us to mitigate the effects of impulse purchases and inevitable heartbreak, which according to Tracey O’Shea, Senior Sales Executive at EZ Living Interiors, sees 90% of their sofa returns being due to not fitting through the front door.