DFS Sofas & Furniture: Bringing Your New Piece Home
DFS is the go-to destination for premium sofas, armchairs, and upholstered furniture. Known for their vast range of customisable fabric and leather options, DFS lets you design a sofa that fits your style perfectly. Here's what makes DFS special — and how to plan transporting your new piece home.
What Makes DFS Stand Out
DFS has built its reputation on one thing: exceptional sofas. Their range spans hundreds of styles — from classic Chesterfield designs and contemporary modular sectionals to cosy recliners and snug loveseats. The ability to customise fabric, colour, and configuration means you're buying something truly tailored to your home.
Beyond sofas, DFS also stocks a complementary range of footstools, accent chairs, and soft furnishings that make it easy to complete a cohesive living room look in a single visit.
The DFS Range at a Glance
- Sofas & Sectionals: The heart of DFS — available in 2-seater, 3-seater, corner, and modular configurations across hundreds of fabrics and leathers.
- Recliners: Manual and powered recliners with USB charging — a surprisingly popular choice for home theatres.
- Armchairs & Accent Chairs: Coordinating pieces that complement any sofa — often a more manageable car transport than a full sofa.
- Footstools & Storage Ottomans: Versatile pieces that add extra seating or hidden storage — and are very car-friendly.
- Dining Chairs: A growing range of upholstered dining chairs to match your dining table perfectly.
Car-Friendly DFS Pieces
Full 3-seater sofas and corner sectionals are almost always too large for a standard car — even a large SUV. However, there are plenty of DFS pieces that are very manageable for self-collection:
| Item | Approx. Size | Fits In | Key Tip |
|---|---|---|---|
| Armchair / Accent Chair | ~85 × 85 × 90 cm | SUV/wagon with seats folded | Remove feet — most DFS chairs have screw-off legs for transport. |
| Footstool / Pouffe | ~80 × 60 × 45 cm | Any boot or back seat | Great standalone piece — easily fits in a hatchback boot. |
| 2-Seater Sofa | ~170 × 90 × 85 cm | Large SUV or van with seats fully folded | Check the diagonal measurement — often more critical than length. |
| Corner Unit (from sectional) | ~100 × 100 × 85 cm | Large SUV or van | DFS sectionals are sold in pieces — transport the corner unit separately. |
| Storage Footstool | ~100 × 50 × 45 cm | SUV/wagon boot | The lid usually detaches for flatter loading. |
| Scatter Cushions & Accessories | Various | Any car | Fill boot gaps with cushions to protect upholstered pieces from scratching. |
Protecting Your DFS Upholstery in Transit
- Wrap in moving blankets or old bed sheets. DFS fabric and leather are high quality — protect them from boot floor scratches and dust.
- Avoid plastic wrap on leather. Plastic can trap moisture against leather, potentially causing damage. Use breathable fabric covers instead.
- Remove legs before loading. Most DFS armchairs and sofas have removable legs — this alone can save 15–20 cm of height.
- Never drag across boot floor. Lift pieces in and out to avoid fabric snags on boot carpet edges or boot lip.
Will Your New DFS Piece Fit?
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