Cheap sofas?

[M0T]

I am moving out in 2 weeks and as a present my mum has offered to buy me a sofa up to the value of £500. I am having a bit of difficulty finding something to buy.

I keep reading reviews saying all the big chains are rubbish, but I don't know if they are rubbish or just rubbish in comparison to more expensive brands.

Where should I be looking?

 

[M0T]

Girlfriend and I just got a really nice one for about £440 delivered from IKEA.

What one did you get?

CSL after seeing that documentary this week on tv.

But seriously look on Ebay. We have just bought a 6 month old Tetrad leather sofa which cost £2200 for £800. Your money goes much further buying 2nd hand and you get the quality which will last.

CSL are a northern chain and don't deliver to London. I have been looking at second hand stuff, only problem being it is all collection only.

Nabru DIY sofas are a great way to get a decent sofa for less money. Assuming your prepared to put in a bit of effort putting it together, you should find that you can get something decent for your money.

My girlfriend has decided that these look 'cheap' and has vetoed the idea.

 

[M0T]

I went looking around shops by myself today and did see a sofa in DFS I liked: http://www.dfs.co.uk/sofas/fabric-sofas/katrina/

GF doesn't like it though (from website pictures) and wants something in brown