Seasonal Lounging Style With Sofa.com

Sofa.com

There are very few things I dislike, but out-of-town shopping centres (or even in-town shopping centres) are definitely one of those things. I find them bland, soul-destroying and samey but alas London being the expensive city that it is, most interiors and furniture companies tend to have no choice but to re-locate outside the city where they have more space for less money. It makes perfect sense but definitely not the perfect shopping experience.

Joyfully, Sofa.com are one company bucking that trend with London-based showrooms in both Islington and now Bankside. I visited the Islington store a few months ago and jumped at the chance to spend an hour checking out the newer Bankside location after receiving an invite from their lovely PR company – Prosecco and furniture is a pretty fantastic combination if you ask me! A short walk from Southwark underground station, the showroom is under former railway arches and it’s such a stunning space where they’ve maintained the exposed brick work and huge ceilings.

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What this has led to is a cavernous ground floor display space with a smaller mezzanine level where they showcase some of their bed collection. It’s an ideal setting to really highlight the diverse collection of sofa styles and fabrics with the blank canvas of the shop allowing the colours and statement pieces to take centre stage. We had to buy new sofas when we moved in to our home because the ones Pete originally had from his bachelor pad days wouldn’t actually fit through the living door, but the sofas are now already two and a half years old. They were really only ever stopgaps until we renovate our living room and have since been a little bit trashed by animal farm so I always keep half an eye on Sofa.com for when the time is right to replace them.

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Here’s what they say about their new showroom:

“Open seven days a week, sofa.com Bankside is home to a comprehensive selection of stylish, beautifully handcrafted sofas, armchairs, beds and accessories presented across two floors. The helpful showroom team are on hand to offer design inspiration and expert knowledge to help customers discover the perfect piece of furniture for their homes. There’s no need to rush the shopping experience, complimentary coffee and Prosecco are available as well as tasty treats for four-legged friends. There is even a children’s entertainment area to keep the little ones amused.”

Before I started blogging, I really thought my mind was set on what I did and didn’t like for our home. In the last 18 months however, my mind and eyes have been opened to such an extent. Like an insect, I’m drawn to bright colours and love unique pieces, something bold and daring. I’ve seen bright velvet sofas in bloggers homes and think maybe I could make it work (not so sure they’re conducive to dogs and cats) which would never have been a consideration. Admittedly, leather still isn’t my thing and I’m quite certain it never will be but it genuinely does feel like anything goes now.

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Sofa.com

The current Design Lab collaboration with artistic duo Barneby Gates really caught my eye at the new showroom. Design Lab is a bi-annual initiative that supports creative talent, bringing sofa.com together with British textile designers to produce exclusive collaborations. For this season, there are two new prints called ‘Palm Trellis’ and ‘Owl’ which will be available exclusively for six months across the full range of sofas, armchairs, footstools, beds and scatter cushions. We saw the Palm Trellis in a silver print on emerald green background, reminiscent of art-deco in a decadent era. The Owl design featured on a charcoal grey background in a matt gold print and looked just stunning with a honeycomb backdrop.

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Sofa.com

There is so much to choose from and such versatility too with a wide range of sofa styles available to be customised in one of many fabrics to suit the customer. If you happen to be passing through or live in and around London then do head to the showroom for a bit of interiors inspiration and to soak up the gorgeous architecture.

Thank you to sofa.com for inviting me to visit their showroom and see the new collections. All words, opinions and images are my own unless otherwise stated.

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12 Comments

  1. old
    October 5, 2016 / 12:38 pm

    I love the Yellow Sofa so cool!

    • Lins
      October 11, 2016 / 12:44 pm

      Me too! I just need to convince Pete that we need it! X

  2. travelingchristie
    October 5, 2016 / 9:23 pm

    Ooh I love some of these styles and designs, I so wanted to come along to this lovely event. It would have been lovely to see you again Lins, its rubbish being in the north sometimes xx

    • Lins
      October 11, 2016 / 12:44 pm

      Ahhh it would have been lovely to see you again. I’m sure our paths will cross again soon at some point 🙂 Xx

  3. Molly and the Princess
    October 5, 2016 / 11:50 pm

    Looks like my kind of place! I love that they are working with British textile designers for exclusive collaborations, I love a patterned sofa. But after seeing your post I am now hankering for a yellow sofa – so badly!

    • Lins
      October 11, 2016 / 12:42 pm

      Yes!! The colour combinations they work with are just fantastic and I too love the support of working with British designers Xx

  4. mackenzieglanville
    October 6, 2016 / 12:10 pm

    I lov the first couch the best. I love unique pieces and colour is always great for fun!

    • Lins
      October 11, 2016 / 12:41 pm

      Isn’t it? I was always thinking I had to go for muted and neutral colours but I love the idea of vibrancy X

  5. October 6, 2016 / 5:18 pm

    Aaaaah it’s like sofa nirvana isn’t it? Just lovely!!!! I wouldn’t be able to leave without trying to shove a sofa under my coat though 😉 They’re gorgeous aren’t they? We’re desperate for a new one — ours has had it. Poor old thing. Another thing to add to the ever expanding wish-list!!! 🙂 Caro x #HomeEtc

    • Lins
      October 11, 2016 / 12:35 pm

      Haha it’s never-ending isn’t it?? I’m definitely going to be heading off to them when the time comes X

  6. October 7, 2016 / 11:29 am

    Now that is worth a look! Had no idea it was there but jolly handy that it is. This could be a Sunday jaunt and I can pass off home shopping for a day out in town. Marvellous and beds too – we’re there! #HomeEtc

    • Lins
      October 11, 2016 / 12:33 pm

      Yes definitely! It’s relatively new I think but certainly worth a visit and mooch around. Thanks so much for stopping by X

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