Sofa, Altay Velvet, 149 x 103.5 x 81 cm, Beige

This sofa is built for long evenings: deep seats, a back you can actually lean into, and arms at the right height to rest a cup on. The Beige cover is neutral enough to sit with most schemes, yet rich enough to lift a plain room.

The Altay Velvet cover feels warm to the touch and is tailored tight over the frame, so it keeps a crisp shape rather than looking loose. Underneath, a braced frame and sturdy legs carry the weight evenly, and the feet are shaped to protect wooden flooring.

Key features

• Seat cushions are removable, so they can be turned and plumped to even out wear
• The back is filled to stay upright rather than collapsing into a hammock after an evening
• Feet are fitted with protectors, and the frame is light enough to shift when the room is rearranged
• Dimensions: 149 x 103.5 x 81 cm (L x W x H)
• Weight: 51 kg
• Materials: Altay Velvet
• Colour: Beige

A good fit for an open-plan living area where the sofa has to look tidy from the kitchen as well as the fireside. Keep it away from radiators so the upholstery does not dry out and lose its loft.

A quick vacuum and a light pass with a soft brush keeps the cover neat, and any spill is best blotted at once before it settles into the weave.

Comfortable from the first sit, and still comfortable a few years in.