best online homeware or interior shops can't let you try before you buy, which is why bricks-and-mortar sofa stores continue to thrive.
But there are upsides to internet shopping for a sofa – more fabric options, wider choice, and the fact that you can shop from the comfort of your (current) sofa.
So where to begin? Start by choosing the type of sofa that will best fit your needs. There are five key types: two-seater, three-seater, corner, and modular sofas, plus sofa beds (and you can read my recent tried-and-tested guide to the best sofa beds here).
The first two are self explanatory – they can sit two or three people. Corner sofas have an L-shaped design which is useful for families who need to squish extra people into a small space.
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