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Phinea stewart (22nd July 2020)
"If I could give more stars we would this company are more friends now from the first minutes in there wonderful shop till today when it was delivered they have been kind careing nothing was to much trouble there service was second to none thank you so much you really have changed our lives and we look forward to visiting you soon with kind regards best wishes and many thanks from the stewarts"

Laura (6th June 2019)
"Can't thank Ian enough, his advice has potentially saved me a fortune! So helpful, and I'm very appreciative! :) x"

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank you, we always give the best advice we can to each of our customers. I like to treat people as I would like to be treated."

A Parker (29th June 2019)
"I never thought I'd be saying this but......today I was moved to tears by the sight of my new sofa! It was 12 wks ago that my husband and I walked into The Designer Sofa shop and met Taz and Ian. We'd been looking for a new sofa for about a year. I had an image in my head of what I wanted and despite listening to various sales patter and visiting endless furniture and department stores, I wasn't happy with the choices available. What a breath of fresh air it was to meet Taz and his team. They are all very proud and passionate about what they do and rightly so. The service they deliver is truly exceptional. The furniture is all handmade using the highest quality British hardwood and springs. The team's ethics and values take you back to a time when buying British meant you were guaranteed the highest quality product that would be reliable and sold at an honest price. Taz explained that they could make any sofa we wanted, any style, size, any fabric.....the choice is endless. There is no "hard sell" or sales banter. They don't need to. The quality speaks for itself. He then proceeded to show us how they make the furniture! He proudly introduced us to his craftsmen in the workshop next door.....no room for hierarchy there. Immediately the team's expertise, skill and honesty was apparent. Their transparency was so refreshing. True British craftsmanship is rare these days but that is what you get with The Designer Sofa team. They have kept us informed throughout the whole process, ensuring we were happy with the way the fabric would fit the frame. I've always had a second hand sofa before......so silly as it sounds........I was quite moved today when I saw my sofa completed! The "image in my head" had become a reality and is much better than I ever dreamed. It is perfect in every way, the quality and detail are astounding and it is comfortable beyond belief. A huge thank you to Taz and his team and best wishes for the future."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"This review sums up why we only get 5-star reviews. We are passionate about what we do, British craftsmanship at it`s best. Our team of men and women work for you to produce the best furniture you will get anywhere. Call us now on 0115 9464636 and put us to the test, it will be the best decision you could ever make when looking for your dream furniture."

gillian and john machin (2nd August 2019)
"Dear Taz, thank you for your help this weekend, came in with a very tired sofa and walked out with a beautiful new one,we are delighted but then we knew that we would be, having had your excellent work before, our conservatory looks like a new room now, good to chat about our likes and dislikes sitting comfortable with you and a cup of tea. thanks again taz and ian and your very happy team."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank you, Gillian and John. We do make a lot of tea and coffee here, as we like people to feel at home and enjoy choosing your perfect furniture. This is not just a job to us it`s a way of life and we genuinely want you to be happy with your new or re-upholstered sofas and chairs. A sofa is never too old to be restored to is`s former glory in fact it is the newer furniture that is poorly mad that is not worth restoring. Enjoy your furniture Ian & the Team."

Nick & Geroudine (3rd October 2016)
"Thankyou for our new sofa. It really has the WOW factor in our lounge.We had searched everywhere for a sofa to fit the space available. Only after speaking to you did we realise the options open to us with a bespoke design. The sofa fits the space exactly and looks fantastic. We were impressed by the care you took to check all the measurements to ensure an exact fit. Delivery was before Christmas, just as you had promised. The sofa was the final touch to our newly decorated lounge. We would confidently recommend you to anyone."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"We're thrilled that you love your new sofa!"

Mr & Mrs Hutton (23rd March 2017)
"Had our Belvedere sofas from you years ago and now they need some TLC thank you for restoring them. Highest quality extremely pleased with the result. Excellent workmanship nice to meet the team who worked on our suite. It's our second suite from designer sofa would recommend to everyone."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"We are now getting so many of our customers returning to us after 10 to 20years of having their sofas from us. They either want new or like you want their furniture re-upholstering back to new condition. Even though your sofa was 14years old, it has been lovingly returned to its former glory. Amazingly because we have re-upholstered your work it still has 6 years of its 20-year guarantee to run, but it will last for many years to come and will outlast the furniture you get from the chain stores today."

George Manners (31st May 2017)
"I can only describe my experience from start to finish as utterly fantastic. They made me feel so welcome and accommodated my every need. Once i got the chance view my new sofa i was blown away, just knowing that it had been produced for me from scratch is fantastic. No comparison to the big chains!! Personally this is the first sofa i have had made, but my family have had roughly 5 units. Every single one is just sublime!! I would urge anybody who is currently shopping around chains such as DFS and Sofology to pay these guys a visit. Of course they are a tad more expensive, but in the grand scheme of things the value for money is off the scale. Needless to say, i am ecstatic. Thanks so much to Ian and Taz for their fantastic service throughout :)"

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank you so much your review it is of the scale too. We want every customer who walks through the door to have a good experience and your review helps me to know we are getting things right. You are right you cannot get this quality on the high street, if you divide the money by how long you will want to own one of bespoke sofas you will not get better value anywhere. Smart shoppers like yourself do not get taken in by all the high street offer's, you just want quality and service at the right price. Thank you for your review. Ian and the Team"

Matthew Dennison (18th January 2018)
"I would highly recommend this company. Bought Knowles 15 years ago and just had recovered. Excellent job. The really good thing about this company is that they really do care about customer satisfaction and will go to almost any lengths to ensure that you are happy. I would not buy a sofa from anywhere else. They are great value, especially when taking into consideration the quality and service that I received.."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Whether you have a new bespoke sofa or your sofa re-upholstered we always want to make you happy and we go that little further to ensure this happens. Quality and our customers are our number one priority, and I think it shows in the reviews we receive. Thank You from all the team."

Pat & David Burton (12th January 2018)
"Dear Taz and the workshop team, We write to say thanks again to you and the team for the wonderful job you did for us on our two sofas and armchair and for your advice on choice and mixing fabrics which really was so helpful. As you know when we paid our pre delivery visit to you we were over the moon with the result, the transformation was amazing and everything you promised from quality to craftsmanship was delivered. We have a brand new suite and it has to be said we like it even more than the original and at a very reasonable cost considering what it would have been to replace. We would highly recommend the company to anyone who wants the reassurance of a truly professional job, the whole experience was a pleasure. Best Regards Pat & David Burton Mansfield"

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank you, Pat & David. You are saying what a lot of people say about our re-upholstery work, we always deliver what we promise, and your furniture will look as good if not better than the day you first bought it. We are a professional team, that takes our work very seriously, and our motto is to treat people like you would like to be treated yourself. Best Wishes All the Team"

Mr & Mrs Moon (28th September 2018)
"We enjoyed the friendly and helpful approach to the process of reupholstering our 20+ year old suite which has been transformed and looks very much as if it will last us yet another 20 years. The care taken at every stage from quote to delivery was exemplary and we'd most certainly recommend the Designer Sofa team to anyone looking to revive a tired sofa or chair."

Response from The Designer Sofa

"Thank very much for your feedback, and it is reviews like this that make it all worthwhile. We are a family firm that treats people how we would like to be treated, from walking through the door for the first time, to coming to see your finished work before we deliver it to you. We ask all or customer to visit us when their work is compleated, whether is new or re-upholstery, to have a look and to make sure the work has been carried out to a high standard and they are happy before the balance is paid. Nothing is ever delivered to you unless it is 100%, we want you to be happy with the finished work. From all the team."