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Your quick reference guide to materials and finishes
| Corner sofas | Come in left or right-hand options, and come in parts so are perfect for homes with limited access. |
| Recliners | Allow you to have maximum comfort and relaxation, as the rear of the sofa/chair tilts back and the leg rest raises your feet off the ground. |
| Modular sofas | Let you create your own style as they come in sections that are easy to link and expand. |
| Sofa beds or futons | Provides space saving options with space to sit or sleep in the same place. |
| Pocket sprung sofas | Have sprung seat pads, wrapped in a layer of foam that will keep its shape well. They have a softer seat than a foam sofa. |
| Semi-aniline leather | It is soft, natural-looking leather. It has subtle variations in shade, giving your furniture added depth and character. |
| Corrected top grain leather | It is lightly treated and has a slightly thicker surface, making it extremely hardwearing and longer-lasting, with no blemishes. |
| Split leather | It isn’t as thick, so it’s used in non-wearing areas like the back and sides of sofas. |
| Bi-cast leather | It is heavily coated, giving you a high gloss finish for a sleek modern look. |
| Leather effect | This means the sofa is finished with a man-made material that gives a leather look and feel at a great-value price. |
| Cotton | It is soft, natural and easy to sponge clean. Look out for removable covers for easy cleaning. |
| Suede effect furniture | It is a great value way to get the look and feel of suede. |
| Foam cushions | Give a firm feel and offer good support. They recover their shape well, making them a great low maintenance choice. |
| Fibre cushions | Give a soft, comfortable look and feel. We suggest you plump them up every day to help keep their shape. |
| Feather cushions | Naturally filled and offer superior softness. Plump daily to retain their shape and comfort. |
| Solid wood | It has a natural appearance. With knots, grains and slight variations in colour, no two pieces will look exactly the same - so you’ll get something really unique. |
| Real wood finish | It means the furniture has been finished with thin layers of real wood. It’ll still look like solid wood, but it’ll be lighter in weight and less expensive to buy |
| Wood effect finish | This means the furniture has the look and feel of real wood, but with a more consistent colour and appearance, making it easier for you to create a totally coordinated look. |