Sofabed.co.uk

Sofabed.co.uk, British manufacturer of made-to-measure sofa beds

Sofabed.co.uk is a British sofa bed manufacturer that sells its production directly to the public, without intermediaries, on the basis of offering factory prices. The company presents itself as part of Churchfield Upholstery Products, within The Churchfield Group, and operates from its UK factory, where it makes each piece to order according to the model and fabric chosen by the customer.

Its catalogue covers classic, contemporary, compact and corner sofa beds, as well as box beds, chaise longues, daybeds and storage footstools. The firm states that all its sofa beds are hand-assembled and that the buyer can customise the style, fabric, mattress, cushions and extras.

Available models and configurations

The range is organised by style and by size. Featured models include the Cambridge Chaise Longue Sofabed, the Dewsbury Sofabed, the Stockholm Daybed, the York Daybed, the Sussex Single Box Bed, the Cheshire Double Box Bed, the Sorrento Chaise Longue Sofabed, the Chelsea Sofabed, the Hereford Sofabed and the Chester Corner Sofabed. Two- and three-seater sofa beds, corner sofas and storage footstools in two sizes are also sold.

The company notes that its compact sofa beds can fit into the space of a footstool, designed for small rooms, while daybeds and two-seater sofas convert into a small double bed. Corner sofas incorporate a small double or full-size bed depending on the model.

Fabrics and Aquaclean treatment

The catalogue includes over 130 fabrics. Among the collections cited are Buckingham, in faux leather with shades such as antique sand, tan, cream, navy, black and burgundy; Sandringham, in velvet, with colours such as apricot, emerald, gold and black; and a tweed collection with neutrals ranging from light grey to oatmeal, teal and fudge.

Sofabed.co.uk works with Aquaclean and incorporates its treatment in the Hampton range. According to the company, this technology allows most household stains — wine, ink, sauce, grease, mud, chocolate or cream, among others — to be cleaned with water only. Customers can request up to six free fabric samples.

Buying process and customisation

The process described by the company consists of four steps: choose the model, select the fabric, choose the extras and receive the sofa bed. Customisation options mentioned include the pocket sprung mattress, arm caps, cushions and the possibility of increasing the bed size. There is also the option of bolt-on arms, designed to access tight spaces or narrow doors; in that case, the customer must screw the arms on.

Sofa beds are delivered fully assembled in the chosen room, except when bolt-on arms are chosen. The company states that the lead time from order to delivery is 28 days and that shipping is free in mainland UK.

Use, guarantees and finance

The firm distinguishes between occasional use, for which its standard sofa beds are intended, and more frequent use, for which it offers the hotel action option, with a stronger frame and a thicker mattress. Standard mattresses, both pocket sprung and foam, are 6 cm thick and work on a trampoline-style base; those with the hotel action reach 10 cm.

Sofa beds come with a one-year manufacturing warranty and a ten-year frame guarantee. Payment can be split into three instalments through PayPal.

Retail and hotel sales

In addition to direct sales to individuals, Sofabed.co.uk handles enquiries from hotels and the trade. It has a specific hotel sofa bed section, a stock range and a selection of clearance sofa beds. The company also publishes instructions for use and care of its sofa beds.

Location and contact

Units 6 & 7 Brindley Farm Industrial Estate, Wrexham Road Nantwich CW5 8NA · Phone: 01606 594404