As the last golden days of summer fade into crisp autumn evenings, it’s time to start thinking about creating a home that feels warm, welcoming, and ready for the festive season ahead. Christmas is a truly magical time of year when family and friends gather indoors, and there’s nothing quite like sinking into a comfortable sofa or curling up in an upholstered armchair after a long winter’s walk. Our sofas, armchairs, and footstools are perfect for those cosy evenings indoors beside the fire – and what’s more, if you order before mid-October, we can guarantee your upholstered furniture will arrive in time for Christmas! Here’s why you should consider sprucing up your space with our beautiful made to measure furniture…

Sofa styles to suit all tastes

A sofa has the power to become the beating heart of your living room. Our bespoke upholstered sofas 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.

Traditional sofa

Sofa upholstered in sunflower fabric Our traditional sofa 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.

Cirencester sofa

Sofa upholstered in blue patterned fabric Deep, high-backed, and wonderfully versatile, our Cirencester sofa can even be used as an occasional single bed. It comes complete with four 20" x 20" self-piped scatter cushions for extra support and comfort.

Chedworth sofa

Sofa upholstered in blue sunflower fabric Our Chedworth sofa 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.

Quality upholstered armchairs

There’s no better feeling than sinking into an upholstered armchair at the end of a long day. Our patterned armchairs make for the most elegant statement piece. They’re 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.

Traditional armchair

Patterned armchair in living room Our traditional armchair is deep and comfortable, making it perfect for curling up with a good book. It’s 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.

Sapperton armchair

Pair of armchairs upholstered in patterned fabrics Traditional, simple, and smart with a stylish French feel, our supportive Sapperton armchair is a lovely choice for smaller sitting rooms or where space is limited. If you’re looking for a full set of made to measure furniture, this armchair complements our traditional sofa beautifully.

Tub chair

Our tub chair 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.

Put your feet up in style

No sitting room is complete without a place where you can put your feet up. We offer designer footstools 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.

Amberley footstool

Pink upholstered footstool Our Amberley footstool is chic and practical, with a useful flat top that’s perfect for displaying your books or using as a drinks tray. It’s available in both a rectangular and square shape, and the cushion is permanently attached to the base for extra comfort.

Ashcroft footstool

Upholstered striped footstool Traditional and smart with a rounded top, our Ashcroft footstool 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.

Cube footstool

Green patterned cube footstool Our firm upholstered cube footstool 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.

Circular pouffe

Circular pouffe upholstered in dotty fabric Our fun and practical circular pouffe 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.

Why choose our made to measure furniture?

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’s throw from our Cirencester showroom. Our furniture is available in a huge array of nature-inspired fabrics – from simple stripes to bold, botanical designs – making every piece truly one-of-a-kind. Sustainability is at the heart of everything we do here at Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics. We offer a range of eco-friendly fabrics and always strive to reduce our environmental impact wherever possible. We’re 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’re helping to support a network of skilled craftspeople and preserve our planet for future generations to enjoy. Discover more about the story of our locally crafted made to measure products in our dedicated blog post.

Get your home ready for winter with Vanessa Arbuthnott Fabrics

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. Browse our made to measure furniture and get inspired to spruce up your space this winter.