
{"id":2041,"date":"2020-10-13T14:08:20","date_gmt":"2020-10-13T14:08:20","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/?p=2041"},"modified":"2025-09-25T14:02:46","modified_gmt":"2025-09-25T14:02:46","slug":"choosing-my-sofas-chairs-footstools","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/choosing-my-sofas-chairs-footstools\/","title":{"rendered":"Spruce Up Your Space with Our Sofas, Chairs and Footstools"},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"margin-top: 0px; margin-bottom: 0px;\" class=\"sharethis-inline-share-buttons\" ><\/div><p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">As the last golden days of summer fade into crisp autumn evenings, it\u2019s time to start thinking about creating a home that feels warm, welcoming, and ready for the festive season ahead.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Christmas is a truly magical time of year when family and friends gather indoors, and there\u2019s nothing quite like sinking into a comfortable sofa or curling up in an upholstered armchair after a long winter\u2019s walk. Our sofas, armchairs, and footstools are perfect for those cosy evenings indoors beside the fire \u2013 and what\u2019s more, if you order before mid-October, we can guarantee your upholstered furniture will arrive in time for Christmas!<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Here\u2019s why you should consider sprucing up your space with our beautiful made to measure furniture\u2026<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Sofa styles to suit all tastes<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">A sofa has the power to become the beating heart of your living room. Our bespoke upholstered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/sofas\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">sofas<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> come in a range of classic designs that are guaranteed to stand the test of time. You can choose from a wide variety of fabrics, leg finishes, and cushion fillings, so that your sofa perfectly suits both your style and your home.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Traditional sofa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6209\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Sunflower-sofa-800x534.jpg\" alt=\"Sofa upholstered in sunflower fabric\" width=\"800\" height=\"534\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/traditional-sofa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional sofa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is our best-selling design, thanks to its classic appearance and generous seating. Available with or without back cushions and in four widths (150cm, 180cm, 210cm, and 240cm), this bespoke upholstered sofa is perfect for both traditional and contemporary settings. It also has the option of a deeper seat for extra comfort.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cirencester sofa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6239\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cirencester-sofa.jpg\" alt=\"Sofa upholstered in blue patterned fabric\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Deep, high-backed, and wonderfully versatile, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/cirencester-sofa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Cirencester sofa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> can even be used as an occasional single bed. It comes complete with four 20&#8243; x 20&#8243; self-piped scatter cushions for extra support and comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Chedworth sofa<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6240\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Chedworth-sofa.jpg\" alt=\"Sofa upholstered in blue sunflower fabric\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/chedworth-sofa\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Chedworth sofa<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is modern, neat, and chic. It measures 50cm in seat height, 150cm in width, and 80cm in depth, making it perfect for compact living spaces or as a secondary sofa in a larger room.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Quality upholstered armchairs<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">There\u2019s no better feeling than sinking into an upholstered armchair at the end of a long day. Our patterned <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/chairs\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">armchairs<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> make for the most elegant statement piece. They\u2019re all available with a choice of leg colours (light, medium, and dark) and a choice of seat cushion fillings (feather, foam, and feather-wrapped foam), so you can easily customise them to suit your space.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Traditional armchair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6161\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Marlow-Photoshoot-400kb-46-400x600.jpg\" alt=\"Patterned armchair in living room\" width=\"400\" height=\"600\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/traditional-armchair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">traditional armchair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is deep and comfortable, making it perfect for curling up with a good book. It\u2019s elegant and smart, and is constructed with a supportive upholstered back. This armchair can also be ordered with or without a back cushion, so you can achieve your desired level of softness.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Sapperton armchair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6241\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Sapperton-armchairs.jpg\" alt=\"Pair of armchairs upholstered in patterned fabrics\" width=\"600\" height=\"400\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional, simple, and smart with a stylish French feel, our supportive <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/sapperton-chair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sapperton armchair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is a lovely choice for smaller sitting rooms or where space is limited. If you\u2019re looking for a full set of made to measure furniture, this armchair complements our traditional sofa beautifully.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Tub chair<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-medium wp-image-6160\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/06\/Wild-Garden-Collection-400kb-31-800x533.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/tub-chair\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">tub chair<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is contemporary yet versatile, and works equally well as a dining chair, office chair, or occasional chair. It has a wonderfully unique shape, adding character and interest to any room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Put your feet up in style<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No sitting room is complete without a place where you can put your feet up. We offer designer <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/footstools\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">footstools<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in four distinct styles to work alongside our bespoke upholstered sofas and armchairs. Each footstool comes with a choice of leg colours (light, medium, and dark), and you can also choose to have your piping and\/or buttons in a contrasting fabric.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Amberley footstool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6242\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Amberley-footstool.jpg\" alt=\"Pink upholstered footstool\" width=\"290\" height=\"287\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/amberley-footstool\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Amberley footstool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is chic and practical, with a useful flat top that\u2019s perfect for displaying your books or using as a drinks tray. It\u2019s available in both a rectangular and square shape, and the cushion is permanently attached to the base for extra comfort.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Ashcroft footstool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6243\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Ashcroft-footstool.jpg\" alt=\"Upholstered striped footstool\" width=\"290\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditional and smart with a rounded top, our <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/footstool\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Ashcroft footstool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is ideal for resting your tired feet at the end of a long day. It can be ordered with tapered legs for a contemporary look, or turned legs with castors for a more traditional feel.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Cube footstool<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6244\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Cube-footstool.jpg\" alt=\"Green patterned cube footstool\" width=\"290\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our firm upholstered <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/cube-pouffe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">cube footstool<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is extremely versatile, complimenting both styles of our made to measure sofas and chairs. It also serves as a handy extra seat, and can be easily moved from room to room.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><strong>Circular pouffe<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-6245\" src=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Circular-pouffe.jpg\" alt=\"Circular pouffe upholstered in dotty fabric\" width=\"290\" height=\"290\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our fun and practical <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/cube-pouffe\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">circular pouffe<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> makes for a valuable addition to any room. Available in both small and large sizes, it can be used as a footrest, an extra seat, or even to display a tray of drinks.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Why choose our made to measure furniture?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Our sofas, armchairs, and footstools can transform any space into a warm and welcoming retreat. Each frame is traditionally handmade in Gloucestershire using solid beech from managed forests, before being carefully upholstered in a small Cotswold workshop just a stone\u2019s throw from our Cirencester showroom. Our furniture is available in a huge array of nature-inspired fabrics \u2013 from simple stripes to bold, botanical designs \u2013 making every piece truly one-of-a-kind.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/environmental-responsibility\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Sustainability<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> is at the heart of everything we do here at Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics. We offer a range of <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/collections\/eco-friendly\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">eco-friendly fabrics<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and always strive to reduce our environmental impact wherever possible. We\u2019re proud to work with some talented local makers who share our commitment to sustainability, too. So, when you purchase one of our furniture pieces, you can rest assured that you\u2019re helping to support a network of skilled craftspeople and preserve our planet for future generations to enjoy.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Discover more about <\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/blog\/the-story-of-our-locally-crafted-made-to-measure-products\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">the story of our locally crafted made to measure products<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> in our dedicated blog post.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><strong>Get your home ready for winter with Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics<\/strong><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With Christmas fast approaching, now is the perfect time to invest in some beautiful new furniture that will transform your home into a cosy winter haven. Our made to measure furniture takes just 6-8 weeks to craft, so if you order before mid-October, we guarantee your bespoke upholstered sofa, upholstered armchair, or designer footstool will arrive in time for the festive celebrations.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.vanessaarbuthnott.co.uk\/furniture\/\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Browse our made to measure furniture<\/span><\/a><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and get inspired to spruce up your space this winter.<\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>As the last golden days of summer fade into crisp autumn evenings, it\u2019s time to start thinking about creating a home that feels warm, welcoming, and ready for the festive season ahead.\u00a0 Christmas is a truly magical time of year when family and friends gather indoors, and there\u2019s nothing quite like sinking into a comfortable [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":6208,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[49],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-2041","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-furniture"],"yoast_head":"<!-- This site is optimized with the Yoast SEO plugin v25.3 - https:\/\/yoast.com\/wordpress\/plugins\/seo\/ -->\r\n<title>Spruce Up Your Space with Our Upholstered Furniture | Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics<\/title>\r\n<meta name=\"description\" content=\"Our sofas, armchairs, and footstools can transform any room into a warm and welcoming retreat. 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