Fabric 4 Seater Sofas

Wondering if a fabric 4-seater sofa is right for you? Allow us to take you on a tour of our fabric 4-seater sofas and hear all the reasons why this kind of sofa is a great choice for all kinds of homes and families.

Choosing the right 4 seater fabric sofa

If there’s enough space in your living room, a fabric 4-seater sofa is the obvious sofa choice. These large sofas offer plenty of room for the whole family to gather, and even if there’s only one or two of you you’ll each have ample room to stretch out and relax. A fabric 4-seater sofa also looks so inviting and welcoming in a room. Large in size and big in character, a fabric 4-seater sofa immediately says relaxed comfort.

If you’re convinced that a 4-seater sofa is right for you, it’s really important to measure your living room (and your front door) before you press the purchase button. Fabric 4-seater sofas can be big pieces of furniture. Some are so large that they have to be delivered in two halves in order to fit through the average front door. Please consult our handy online sofa sizer to find a fabric 4-seater sofa that’s the right dimensions, and be sure to carefully asses all access doors including your living room door and your front door as well as any obstructions that your new fabric 4-seater sofa might encounter as it's being delivered (things like protruding radiators and bannisters).

Once you’ve confirmed that you have room for a fabric 4-seater sofa, now’s the time to really begin your search in earnest. To help narrow the field, have a think about whether you prefer the look of modern sofas or traditional sofas.

Our modern sofas come in a wide variety of styles. You’ll find contemporary fabric sofas with deep and wide seats, low backs and wide arms, and sofas with retro style motifs like minimal buttoning, angled arms and tapered legs. And some of our favourite modern sofas are Scandi in style – simple and elegant and often upholstered in pale grey and other neutral shades.

Our traditional sofas might have higher backs and built in headrests for enhanced back, neck and head support, as well as comfortably wide arms. Some of our more traditional sofas feature classic details like turned legs and scroll arms. If you love this look for a fabric 4-seater sofa, be sure to spend some time browsing our Chesterfield sofa collection – an iconic design that’ll make a real impression on your guests.

A couple of other questions you should ask yourself as you make your choice: do you want a fabric 4-seater sofa with built-in recliners, and do you need your fabric 4-seater sofa to also be a sofa bed?

On the first question – we’d always recommend that you opt for one or more built-in recliners if at all possible. A reclining sofa is incredibly comfortable, and we’ve never heard of anyone regretting that decision. Reclining fabric 4-seater sofas generally come with either manual or power recliners. A manual recliner mechanism uses your body weight to recline – you simply push back and the sofa back reclines at the same time (and, usually, a footrest will lift up). This is the original recliner mechanism and because there are fewer moving parts, fabric 4-seater sofas with manual recliners are generally more affordable.

Power recliners are easier to operate – there’s usually a discrete button in the sofa arm – and offer more angles of recline so you can really fine-tune your relaxing position. They can be more expensive and they do have to be positioned near an electrical socket. This may seem like an obvious thing to note, but you’ll want to ensure that you don't have to have an extension lead running across your living room floor.

Our answer to the second question? A sofa bed is always a useful piece of furniture to have in your home. Even if you have a dedicated guest bed, a sofa bed in your living room is great for unexpected visitors and even teen sleepovers. Many of our fabric 4-seater sofas styles are available as sofa beds, and you definitely don't have to sacrifice sofa style for sofa bed functionality.

If you have more questions as you browse our fabric 4-seater sofas, be sure to take a look at our sofa and armchair buying guide for some expert guidance.

What if a four seater fabric sofa isn’t right for me?

If you love the idea of a 4-seater sofa but are coming to realise that a fabric 4-seater sofa isn’t quite right, be sure you have a look at our large leather sofas. A 4-seater leather sofa will have all the roomy comfort of a fabric 4-seater sofa and offer the undeniable luxury feel of leather upholstery. You’ll find we have a wide selection of leather sofas in traditional leather colours like brown and black as well as bolder and more modern colours like red, blue and green. Want to make a bold statement? Take a look at our orange leather sofas.

The finishing touches

While a new fabric 4-seater sofa and matching armchair might be a great excuse to get new living room furniture, it may be more practical to find a fabric 4-seater sofa that fits well into your existing decor. Fabric 4-seater sofas tend to work well with most furniture styles from traditional oak furniture to modern high-gloss furniture as well as with distinctive furniture styles like Scandi and industrial.

If you already have a TV unit, bookshelf and sideboard or storage cabinet that you love, think about a small-scale living room revamp instead. Perhaps a new rug, new lighting or a new piece of wall art is all you need to feel like you have a whole new living room.

Caring for your new 4 seater fabric sofa

Like any piece of furniture, your new fabric 4-seater sofa will require a little care and attention to stay in tip-top condition. Please do read the manufacturer's care instructions, and take a look at our upholstered furniture guide for expert advice and guidance on caring for your new fabric 4-seater sofa.