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So, you’re searching for the perfect sofa but stuck at the crossroads of fabric vs. leather. Don’t worry; we’ve got your back, or should we say, your seat! At Valentines Furniture, we’re here to help you make an informed and fun decision about choosing a fabric or leather sofa.

The Battle of Comfort

Let’s start with the basics: comfort. Fabric sofas are like a warm and cosy hug. They’re soft, inviting, and perfect for curling up with a book or a Netflix binge. Fabric tends to be more forgiving than leather regarding temperature, so you won’t have to worry about sitting on a scorching hot or ice-cold surface.

On the other hand, leather sofas offer a luxurious feel. They’re smooth and sophisticated, adding a touch of elegance to your living room. Leather sofas tend to improve with age, softening and developing a unique patina.

Cleaning Showdown: Fabric vs. Leather

All right, let’s get down to the nitty-gritty: cleaning. If you have little ones with sticky fingers or fur babies who love leaving their mark, you might wonder which sofa is more forgiving.

Fabric sofas are generally easier to clean. You can also treat fabric with stain-resistant finishes for added peace of mind.

Leather sofas, while more resistant to spills, can be trickier to clean if something does happen to mar their surface. However, they’re usually less prone to odours, making them a good option for pet owners.

Style & Versatility: Fabric Wins!

When it comes to style and versatility, fabric sofas take the crown. They come in various colours, patterns, and textures, allowing you to match your couch to your ever-evolving décor. The fabric offers endless possibilities, whether you prefer a classic look or something more eclectic.

While undeniably stylish, leather sofas have a more limited range of colours and finishes. They work exceptionally well in contemporary or traditional settings but may not be as adaptable as fabric in style.

Durability & Longevity

If you’re in it for the long haul, fabric and leather sofas can be great choices, but they have different considerations. Fabric sofas may show signs of wear and tear sooner than leather ones. However, leather can be more susceptible to scratches from sharp objects.

For those with pets, fabric might be the safer bet due to its resistance to pet claws and its ease of cleaning. Leather can withstand pet use, but it may require more care.

Fabric for Cosiness, Leather for Luxury

In conclusion, it comes down to your lifestyle and personal preferences. A fabric sofa might be your soulmate if you’re all about that cosy, lived-in feeling and love changing your sofa’s look from season to season.

On the other hand, if you crave that touch of luxury, value durability, and don’t mind a bit of maintenance, a leather sofa could be the one for you.

And for all you pet parents out there, fabric is usually the safer choice, but consider leather if you’re up for regular maintenance.

Visit Valentines Furniture to Find Your Perfect Sofa!

Still undecided? No problem! Head over to Valentines Furniture in Bendigo and explore our fabric and leather sofas range. Feel the fabrics, sink into the cushions, and experience the luxurious touch of leather. Our friendly team is here to help you make the right choice for your lifestyle and preferences.

No matter which sofa you choose, we’re here to ensure it’s a decision you’ll enjoy for years. So, don’t wait! Visit Valentines Furniture today and find your dream sofa. It’s time to take your seat in style and comfort!

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Ah, the lounge room – the heart of our homes where relaxation and rejuvenation come to life. It’s where we unwind after a long day, binge-watch our favourite shows, or host movie nights with friends and family. But how do you transform your lounge room into the ultimate oasis of calm and comfort? We have got the inside scoop, and it all starts with the right furniture.

Sink into Serenity with Sofas

Let’s talk about the star of your lounge room – the sofa. Valentines Furniture offers an exquisite range of high-end sofas that will redefine your relaxation game. Whether you prefer classic elegance, contemporary chic, or something in between, there’s a sofa waiting for you.

Consider the timeless charm of a leather Chesterfield sofa. Its deep-buttoned design exudes sophistication and warmth, making it perfect for traditional and modern settings. Or you could lean towards a sleek, minimalist look. Arna Lifestyle 2.5 seater sofa might be your go-to choice. It’s versatile, spacious, and can adapt to your ever-changing needs and is brought to you by the experts at La-Z-boy Furniture.

But it’s not just about aesthetics. Comfort is key. Sink into the plush cushions of our Avenger or Brooklyn collection sofas after a tiring day, and you’ll instantly feel your worries melt away. It’s like a gentle hug that soothes your soul.

With Valentine’s Furniture’s range, you can have style and comfort in one package. You can learn more about the range of our sofas.

Recline, Refresh, Repeat

Now, let’s talk about the ultimate relaxation station – recliners. Valentines Furniture understands that sometimes you need more than just a regular chair. You need a recliner that cradles you in bliss, allowing you to kick back, unwind, and rejuvenate.

Our selection of Lazyboy recliners is like a dream come true for anyone pursuing relaxation nirvana. From classic leather recliners to Lazyboy Atlanta Chair and Grand Pinnacle, there’s a recliner for every preference.

Imagine sinking into a plush recliner, your feet elevated, and your worries drifting away. It’s not just a piece of furniture; it’s a sanctuary of tranquility. A good recliner can make all the difference, whether you’re reading a book, sipping on your favourite beverage, or simply closing your eyes for a quick power nap. Check out a wide range of Recliners from Valentines Furniture that are sure to add the extra glitz to your lounge room.

Coffee Tables: Where Style Meets Function

Now that you’re comfortably seated let’s not forget the unsung hero of the lounge room – the coffee table. Valentines Furniture offers an array of coffee tables that are functional and add a touch of elegance to your space.

Consider a glass-top coffee table like the Moderna coffee table to create an illusion of spaciousness. Its transparent surface makes the room airy, making it perfect for smaller spaces. Or, if you’re a fan of rustic charm, opt for a solid wood coffee table with intricate detailing. It holds your coffee cups and snacks and tells a story of craftsmanship (Regent or Adele Coffee table).

A well-chosen coffee table can be a conversation starter, a display platform for your favourite décor pieces, or simply a place to rest your feet. It’s where style meets function, and Valentines Furniture offers a wide selection to choose from.

Visit Valentines Furniture in Bendigo

Creating a relaxing and rejuvenating lounge room begins with the right furniture, and Valentines Furniture in Bendigo is your one-stop destination for high-end sofas, recliners, and coffee tables. With their exquisite collection and expert guidance, you’ll be well on your way to transforming your lounge room into a haven of tranquility.

So, why wait? Visit Valentines Furniture and experience the magic of high-end furniture for yourself. Your lounge room deserves the best, and Valentines Furniture is here to make your relaxation dreams come true. Remember, it’s not just furniture; it’s a lifestyle upgrade. Come, explore, and create a lounge room that’s both relaxing and rejuvenating. Your oasis of comfort awaits!

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Sofas are an essential piece of furniture that provides comfort, style, and functionality to our living spaces. Whether you need a compact seating solution, extra sleeping space, ultimate relaxation, classic elegance, or customisable flexibility, a sofa type exists to match your style and enhance your living environment.

Choosing the right sofa size for your home can be challenging with the many varieties available. However, with the proper guidance, you can find the perfect sofa that complements your room’s size, aesthetics, and lifestyle. This article walks you through selecting the ideal sofa for your home.

Different Types of Sofa

Whether you desire comfort, style, or functionality, there’s a sofa type to suit your taste. From the 2-seater to the sofa bed and modular, numerous sofas are available, each designed to meet specific preferences and needs. Here are some popular types of sofas:

2-Seater: Perfect for small living rooms or cosy spaces, the 2-seater sofa is compact and versatile. From modern and minimalist to classic and traditional, these sofas come in various designs, allowing you to find the perfect fit for your aesthetic. 3-Seater:  The 3-seater sofa can comfortably accommodate three people, making it suitable for larger families or when you are entertaining guests. Sofa Bed: A sofa bed is a fantastic choice for those who often have guests staying overnight. The sofa bed is a versatile piece of furniture that serves as both a sofa and a bed. Recliner Sofa: Recliner sofa is ideal for those prioritising relaxation and comfort. These sofas have adjustable backrests and footrests, allowing you to recline and find the perfect position for lounging or napping. Chesterfield Sofa: Known for its timeless elegance, Chesterfield sofas are a classic choice. They are characterised by their deep button tufting, rolled arms, and luxurious leather upholstery. Modular Sofa: Modular sofas consist of multiple sections, allowing you to rearrange their sections to suit your space. Choose the Perfect Sofa For Your Home

Start your sofa shopping by measuring your room, including length, width, and height. Then, consider any architectural features, doorways, stairwells, and existing furniture that may impact the size and placement of your sofa.

Choosing the Right Sofa Size

When shopping for a sofa, the rule of thumb is that it should fit comfortably without overpowering the room. In addition, there should be enough space for people to move around freely. Most importantly, your sofa should complement the scale of the room.

Small Spaces

In small living areas, space optimisation is vital. Opt for compact sofas like loveseats or apartment-sized sofas (2-seaters and 3-seaters). Smaller options will provide comfortable seating without overwhelming the room.

Look for slim and streamlined designs that create an illusion of more space while offering the desired comfort level. For example, a 2-seater like our “Arna Lifestyle 3 Seater” features a sleek profile and offers cosy seating while conserving space. For a more stylish option, you can go for Sorrento Sofa, which has a small profile yet provides ample seating.

Medium Spaces

Medium-sized rooms offer versatility when it comes to sofa sizing. Standard-sized sofas or sectional sofas help strike a balance between comfort and proportionality.

Look for sofas with sleek profiles and clean lines like our Amalphi Sectional Modular. It helps create an illusion of more space and helps maintain an open and airy feel in the room.

Sofas that offer additional features like built-in storage compartments or pull-out beds also help you maximise the functionality. Our Imogen Sofa Bed with its Bi-Fold mechanism is a great example.

Large Spaces

In larger living areas, you have more flexibility in choosing sofa sizes. For example, a 3-seater sofa like our Maison Sofa or a sectional sofa, say Prague Modular, can be an excellent option for filling the space and accommodating more people.

For a luxurious touch, consider a spacious modular sofa like our Martelli Modular that allows you to customise the configuration according to your needs. This type of sofa approach accommodates more people and adds visual interest and balance to the room.

Leave enough room around the sofa for movement and maintain an open and inviting atmosphere.

Finding The Right Sofa

Ultimately, choosing the right sofa size involves finding a balance between comfort, functionality, and the scale of your space. By considering the specific requirements of your living area, you can select a sofa that perfectly fits your needs and enhances the overall aesthetic of your home.

With the right sofa size, your living space will transform into a cosy and inviting environment tailored to your unique needs and style. Ready to find the perfect sofa for your home? Look no further than Valentines Furniture. Visit our showroom or browse our website to discover a range of options that cater to your preferences.

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The modular sofa is a versatile and eye catching furniture piece that can be a major feature in your lounge or family room. The benefits for choosing a modular are many. This style of lounge is popular as you can break it into sections and arrange and rearrange it to obtain a variety of configurations. This includes the simple straight line sofa as well as L and U shaped arrangements.

Have a stretch out space for watching TV, or a 3 seater sofa plus lounge chair. When cared for correctly a quality modular sofa will last you for years. There are many looks from casual to elegant and a range of different fabrics including quality leather.

Choosing the Perfect Modular Sofa

With a modular sofa everyone can gather in one perfectly comfortable zone – as long as you pick the right lounge! Think about the style and fabric that you would like, and whether the colour scheme goes with your existing furniture and décor. There are many different textures, colours and design styles if you wish to add interest to your home.

Your sofa can be any size so consider the space that you have available in your living or family room. Take measurements before you select your sofa.

There are many quality fabrics available when it comes to modular sofas. Choose from leather or other quality fabrics. Also think about the wear and tear your lounge suite will receive and how robust the sofa needs to be.

Valentine Furniture stores can help you to choose the best sofa for your Bendigo home.

Modular Sofas Bendigo

Florida Modular Lounge

Ensure that your Sofa is Comfortable Comfort is super important in a sofa. As well as being aesthetically pleasing you should be able to sink into it at the end of every day and really relax. There should be ample room for the whole family, including your fur babies if they are permitted on the lounge.

Comfort test the sofa before making a purchase. We welcome you to come into our furniture shop and sit and lie down on the lounge. There are many modular sofas to choose from and you should be satisfied that the lounge you choose meets your comfort levels.

Modular Sofas Bendigo

Prague Modular

Coordinate with Your Existing Furniture You may have found the perfect sofa but does it coordinate with your existing furniture and décor? Your modular sofa should match your colour scheme, or alternatively choose a contrasting colour as an eye catching feature if you have neutral tones. Chocolate brown, cream, and shades of grey are all in vogue and are classic colours that will stand the test of time.

Modular Sofas Bendigo

Sienna

Quality Brands A superior brand of sofa not only gives you a great look but provides value for money and will come with a warranty. You have peace of mind that it will last for years to come.

Affordability With a modular lounge there is usually no need to buy extra chairs or seating. The sofas are generally designed for group seating. This saves you on cost.

Your lounge suite is one of the more expensive items of furniture for your home, and you want to ensure that you receive value for money. Check out the furniture sale at our Bendigo store to see if your coveted modular sofa is on sale.

Maintenance of your Modular Some sofas require more upkeep than others. If you have children or pets, consider whether a pale fabric is realistically going to keep new looking with minimal care. Valentines Bendigo furniture stores have a range of furniture care products with which you can maintain your upholstery and have it looking its best at all times. These products include leather care kits, leather soft cleaner and nubuck eco protector.

Valentines Furniture’s friendly, expert team can help you to choose the best modular lounge to suit your needs. Contact us online today, or call into to our Bendigo Furniture stores for great service and advice.

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There is something absolutely captivating about the chesterfield sofa. They are a true symbol of traditional, premium craftsmanship and, although initially designed in the 1800s, that still holds true today.

Despite the design of the chesterfield sofa being born centuries ago, the style and design remains very much the same today and still holds a strong place in people’s homes, offices and their hearts.

Creating The Perfect Study or Office

If you have a library or large study in your home, or you have an office or practice from within your home, then you want to add a seating piece that will truly complete the room and give it character. You want a place where you can sit and think and immerse yourself in the knowledge of the books and documents that you consume there.

It may not even be your home, but perhaps your practice or office space, where clients frequent and you want to create a décor that says that you’re a professional but yet is welcoming and comfortable for a client or patient to sit and spend time.

If that’s the case, then there is nothing quite as grand as having the commanding chesterfield sofa, with its engrained feel of wisdom and history oozing from the leather, set up in your study or office.

Elegant Traditional Taste

The traditional style has certainly ingrained itself in the modern home, and it still holds strong as a popular choice of décor for many homes and offices across Australia.

There really is no more traditional looking sofa than the chesterfield, and for that reason, it remains one of the most popular choices for completing this look in your home or your office space.

The chesterfield sofa has such a distinct sense of elegance that is unseen in other sofas available in the market today. It’s enriched feel of tradition and untold history, truly creates an elegant designer look in any room that the chesterfield graces.

Make It Modern

Although world-renowned for being steeped in tradition and with origins dating back to the 1800s, the chesterfield still maintains its role in the modern household and for this reason it retains its popularity, even in a younger generation of buyers.

With the right modern touches, the chesterfield is effortlessly brought into the 21st century and it is this versatility that has kept the chesterfield in fashion for many centuries.

Pair the chesterfield with a vibrant modern geometrical rug, a bold accent wall colour and you have the makings of an ultra-modern space, utilising a chesterfield sofa design that has been around for centuries.

Enjoy the Comfort

Although they can be the embodiment of classic design and make a stunning addition to any home, the chesterfield sofa are also renowned for being the ultimate in comfort. The chesterfield sofa has the ability to offer extreme relaxation to anyone who is lucky enough to rest on it.

The most comfortable chesterfield sofa styles are the ones where the backrest is slightly angled backward, giving a better alignment with the spine. The options available can create a softer or a firmer seat, but that usually comes down to personal preference.

That’s why it’s a great idea to visit a chesterfield sofa stockist in Bendigo, so you can enjoy the comfort in person and find the one that is absolutely perfect for your personal preferences. Valentines Furniture have chesterfields on display for you to test out and enjoy.

Where to Find a Chesterfield Sofa

If you’re in search of a chesterfield sofa to complete that traditional look in your home, office or study, or you want to add a chesterfield to a funky modern space, then contact the friendly team at Valentines Furniture or visit our store at 56 Beischer Street, Bendigo, Victoria. Shop with us today!

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There is something distinct about the uncompromised luxury that comes from the Moran Furniture range. Moran have styles to meet the most contemporary of tastes yet have still managed to hold true to that classic styling in many of their sofas and Moran chairs. Whatever your taste, you’ll be sure to find the perfect furniture to complete your home’s look with the Moran collection.

Chesterfield Sofas

The chesterfield sofa is one of the most recognised sofa designs across the world and has been a popular feature of homes for over a century. No one does the chesterfield sofa quite like Moran, with a classic touch and hand studding that makes each piece a work of art. The chesterfield style and sophistication are reflected in Moran’s Wellington Chesterfield three seater which is one of the many spectacular Moran Furniture pieces available at Valentines Furniture in Bendigo.

Moran Chairs

If you are looking to complete a living room space or add sophistication and style to an office, then the impeccably designed Romsey Wing Chair with ottoman from Moran Furniture is exactly what you’re looking for. With diamond button detail and that distinct Moran hand studding along the seams, this classic Moran chair embodies style and elegance. Moran chairs truly add a touch of class to any home or office space, so come see it for yourself at Valentines Furniture in Bendigo.

Moran Recliner Chairs

The recliner chair has made a surge in popularity in the modern home and the latest designs not only embody all that is true comfort, but an air of style and sophistication. This is certainly true of the Moran recliner chair, the Avalon, which comes with built in comfort and lumbar support in the contemporary yet classic designer style that you’ve come to expect from Moran Furniture. Come into Valentines Furniture in Bendigo to test out these beautiful Moran recliner chairs.

Contemporary Designs

The contemporary range of sofas from Moran Furniture are built for comfort and luxurious living, with generously sized proportions to ensure you have space to indulge. A perfect example is the Britannia three seater sofa which is designed in stylish leather and is perfect for creating a modern look that will enhance and elevate any home. If you want to create contemporary styling in your home that is sure to impress, then look no further than Moran Furniture.

Shop with Valentines Furniture online or visit our store in Bendigo for more Moran Furniture.

The Chesterfield is a style of leather sofa that that has been around since the 1800’s. This historic furniture type is believed to have been commissioned by Lord Phillip Stanhope, the fourth Earl of Chesterfield.

The Chesterfield is known for its distinctive quilted leather fabric, deep buttoning, and low seat. It is said that the Earl was a trendsetter and commissioned the Chesterfield to be fabricated so that gentlemen could sit upright without creasing the garment. This has not been proven to be true – however, being seated on the Chesterfield is a sophisticated manner in which to sit, and the sofa does have the Earl namesake.

The Earl had a great appreciation for the lounge and it is said that Chesterfields were commissioned because of admiration for his furniture. With the furniture aging and wearing well, the appearance only improves with time.

The Chesterfield sofa has kept its charm and distinguished name to this day. Primarily used in London’s gentlemen’s clubs for a long time, all variations of Chesterfield from the 1800s until now were inspired by the original item.

The Chesterfield has been successfully transported to other nations and it soon became a symbol of British style. It was commonly associated with gentlemen’s clubs, and a furniture piece for the men of the house. Men would often smoke their cigars and drink brandy on the Chesterfield, while the ladies of the house sat in chairs nearby doing their needlework.

Associated with luxury, the Chesterfield now is a sought after piece for many moderns homes. It has been used and associated with royalty, was a key piece in Victorian times, and has over the years furnished many hotels, restaurants, and corporate offices.

The Chesterfield is a well made and durable piece of furniture that is associated with style, sophistication, and luxury. It is the perfect blend of comfort and style.

For more information on our beautiful Chesterfield range, contact us at Valentine’s Furniture.