Living Room Furniture FAQs

# Living Room Furniture: 10 Frequently Asked Questions ## 1. How much should I spend on a sofa in 2026? A quality mid-range sofa that will last 10-15 years costs £800-£2,000. At this price point, you can expect a solid hardwood frame, sinuous spring or webbing suspension, high-density foam cushions, and a good range of fabric choices. Budget sofas under £500 often use softwood frames and low-density foam that degrades within 3-5 years, making them poor value long-term. Premium handcrafted sofas cost £2,000-£6,000+ and offer superior materials, British manufacturing, and extensive customisation. Consider cost-per-year: a £1,500 sofa lasting 12 years costs £125/year, while a £500 sofa lasting 4 years costs the same. Invest in the best you can afford — you will sit on it every day. ## 2. How do I know if a sofa will fit through my door? Measure every access point between the delivery vehicle and your room: front door, hallways, stairs, landings, and the room entrance. Standard UK internal doors are 762mm wide, and Victorian terraced houses often have narrow hallways. Measure the sofa's height and depth (not just width), as these are the critical dimensions when manoeuvring through doorways. Most delivery companies angle furniture diagonally through openings. As a rule, if the sofa's smallest dimension (usually depth, around 90-100cm) is less than the diagonal measurement of your doorway, it will fit. Some companies offer removable arms or backs for tight access. Ground-floor