SofaSofa manufactures its sofas in South Wales and sells direct, so its swatch service is the only way to feel the materials before you order.

The brand’s own fabric samples page invites you to “Select your free fabric or leather swatches below”, and you can choose up to eight per order.

Pick the ones you are torn between, submit your details, and they are posted out to you. It is a sensible step before committing to a made-to-order sofa in a colour you have only seen on a screen.