Style & comfort

When it comes down to it, the most important thing about your sofa is that it looks good and feels great. Remember, you're going to be looking at and sitting in it for the foreseeable future, so make sure you truly love it sofásvintage. 

Georgia Metcalfe says "I look to choose a sofa that reflects my personal style, and the way I want to use it; I love to drink tea and wine with friends, but I also like to snuggle and stretch out in the evenings, so it has to be beautiful, but also have that 'snuggle factor' to it.

"Velvet is the out-and-out winner when it comes to comfort - it's soft and warm against the skin all year round." Opting for comfort doesn't mean you have to compromise on style; the Hendricks emerald green 3-seater sofa (£1,120, habitat.co.uk) is a case in point. 

Hendricks sofa

Charlie Marshall adds: "Feather-wrapped foam is the comfiest and most practical cushion filling combination we have ever tested, helping the seat cushions to fluff back up, reducing plumping and seriously increasing comfort.

"To make it truly yours, layer up scatter cushions in different sizes, colors, and textures and throw a super-soft blanket over the arm of the sofa. Mix it up a bit and buy what you love."