DFS Furniture - Nottingham Reviews 

6,691
TrustScore 5 out of 5

4.9

Castle Bridge Road, Castle Meadow Retail Park, NG7 1FW Nottingham, GB


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We had a fantastic experience thanks to Earl. He was such a lovely, friendly and funny man who made the whole process enjoyable from start to finish. He took the time to help us find the perfect sofa,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I went to two DFS stores in my local area when looking for a new sofa. Both had a great range of products and were happy for me to look around at my own pace. I went to the Castle Marina, Nottingham,... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff member Ellie @ Nottingham, went above and beyond to help! Finding exact swatches and giving us more information regarding the sofa spec amd sizes.Explained everything in detail. Cle... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Customer service was awesome! Answered every question I had and made the process so easy! Pamela informed me most couches have detachable arms (that I needed) and Dennis?(I can’t remember) made the bu... See more

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Company details

  1. Furniture Store
  2. Furniture Accessories
  3. Home Goods Store
  4. Living Room Furniture Store
  5. Sofa Store
  6. Upholstery Shop

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Whatever your thing is, we'll help you find furniture to match. We know that your sofa is more than just a place to sit - it’s where you get together with the people who matter most to you. That’s why for over 55 years we’ve been perfecting our craft of designing, making and selling high quality sofas, and furniture, at great value for money that we hope you’ll love for years to come. www.dfs.co.uk

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  • Castle Bridge Road, Castle Meadow Retail Park, NG7 1FW, Nottingham, United Kingdom

  • 0333 999 9761

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing customer service

Amazing customer service. Dennis was absolutely professional and supportive. I’d definitely recommend DFS to friends and colleagues.

June 21, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

We are really grateful for your kind words and for taking the time to share your experience. Thank you so much!

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We dealt with Lee and I can honestly…

We dealt with Lee and I can honestly say that we bought our sofa because of him. He took the time to listen to what we wanted and never tried to over power us with sales. He was a breath of fresh air and excellent at his job. Approachable and not dressed like your usual sales person. I know that sounds daft but it just broke down that barrier straight away. An asset to DFS and his profession. I would highly recommend lee to deal with as he is very detailed and gives you all the information you need.

June 21, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

We really appreciate your kind 5* review, it is much appreciated and we can’t wait to deliver your lovely new furniture.

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I have been going here for the last…

I have been going here for the last fifteen years because I like the sofas good quality and the salesmans and salewomans are plight and helpful, and they don't bother you until you need help

June 20, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Hi there, it sounds like a 10/10 experience in the store here! We are thrilled to hear about it! Thank you for the feedback.

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good relaxed environment and…

Good relaxed environment and knowledgeable staff who explained all the aftercare products and furniture extremely well.
No hard sell and great service

June 20, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Thanks for this fabulous review. We appreciate you sharing it with others!

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Really helpful staff member who…

Really helpful staff member who explained everything to us

June 20, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

We really appreciate your kind 5* review, it is much appreciated and we can’t wait to deliver your lovely new furniture.

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service. Lee and the other customer assistants we're really friendly and helpful, helping me reach a decision without any pressure. Also, lovely coffee.

June 20, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

We really appreciate your kind 5* review, it is much appreciated and we can’t wait to deliver your lovely new furniture.

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I had very helpful advice from the staff.

I had very helpful advice from the staff who clearly explained how to look after the sofa I purchased. Very professional, no hard sell, and prepared to give me all the time I needed to make a purchase.

June 12, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Thank you so much for taking the time to give us a 5* rating and to share the experience with others. It is much appreciated!

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The customer service was excellent

The customer service was excellent. Product quality and variety were very satisfactory.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Hi there, it sounds like a 10/10 experience in the store here! We are thrilled to hear about it! Thank you for the feedback.

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great experience

The staff were great and we got the product we were looking for.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Thanks for this fabulous review. We appreciate you sharing it with others!

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

Poor aftercare and complaint handling after SofaCare/cleaning product issue

Very disappointing experience with DFS Nottingham and DFS customer support.

We purchased a large ivory sofa from DFS less than 3 years ago, costing approximately £1,600. At the point of sale we were also sold SofaCare and DFS cleaning products. The aftercare process was explained to us as follows: try to remove stains ourselves first using the recommended products; if that did not work, alternative products could be sent; if those did not work, someone would attend to clean the sofa; and only if that was unsuccessful would replacement covers be considered.

That is not how this has worked in practice.

Over time, after using the DFS-recommended cleaning products, the sofa has developed visible water/tide marks across the fabric. These were not immediately obvious after one use — they built up gradually. The sofa itself is structurally sound, comfortable and otherwise in good condition, but the appearance and resale value have been badly affected.

When I first raised this, I received a phone call where I was told DFS were not aware of this being an issue with their products unless too much product had been used, while also saying they were not accusing me of doing that. The solution offered was discounted replacement cushion covers at £35 each. I asked for everything to be put in writing and escalated as a formal complaint.

I explained that my complaint was not simply that I wanted new covers. My complaint was that SofaCare and the DFS cleaning products were sold as the appropriate aftercare route, and following that route has left the sofa visibly marked. I also explained that if every small stain needed to be raised individually through SofaCare before attempting to clean it ourselves, this was not made clear when the cover and products were sold.

DFS responded by saying the £35 covers were a reduced price as a gesture of goodwill and that the products are tested to perform to the expected standard. That did not address the points I raised. I asked for a proper financial remedy, such as free replacement covers, a partial refund/price reduction, a goodwill payment, or a final response/final viewpoint letter so I could escalate the matter further.

DFS then asked whether a technician had assessed the sofa - that's all they asked by the way - no acknowledgement of the point I have raised whatsoever. I agreed to this promptly, stressing that I am leaving the country in the first week of July and time is extremely limited. Since then, I have received further phone calls rather than clear written updates, despite asking for everything in writing. One call said the appointment could not be booked and needed to be sent back to customer service. Another suggested an appointment may have been booked for 24 or 26 June, but I still have no written confirmation of the date, time, purpose of the visit, or what the technician will be assessing.

During one call it was also mentioned that the technician would be able to price replacement parts, which is not an acceptable complaint resolution. I am not looking to pay for replacement parts after following the DFS-recommended care route. At this stage, there is no realistic time left for meaningful action to be taken before I leave the country.

The complaint handling has been extremely poor: repeated phone calls during working hours, no clear written confirmation despite requests, no actual complaint resolution, and no final position letter. I am now only interested in monetary compensation or a final written response so I can escalate this properly.

There were issues even at the point of sale, including the finance application being put through with the wrong date of birth, which in hindsight should have been a warning sign.

Very poor aftercare for an expensive sofa, and deeply frustrating customer service.

June 19, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

This is very disappointing and we apologise for any inconvenience caused.

Unfortunately as no order reference number has been provided we are unable to locate your specific details. However, if you would like to contact our Customer Service Team on 0333 9999777, they will certainly look into this for you.

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful staff and service

Very helpful staff and service

June 16, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Good Afternoon,

Great review, thanks for sharing!

Kind Regards

Jordan
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sales assistant was Brillant great value for money

Very informative shop assitant fridges considered my needs and views advised well.

Answered all questions offered information have good advise according to needs

June 17, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to leave us your review. Your feedback is greatly appreciated.

Kind Regards,
Holly M
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The best customer service I have ever…

The best customer service I have ever seen friendly and helpful

June 17, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Hello,

Thank you for your 5 star review.

Kind Regards,
Holly M
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Good customer service by sally

The customer service was great the way how sally explained everything very satisfying and professional she is very friendly and convincing as well I thank people like her deserve more appreciation.thank you so much sally.

June 15, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Hello,

Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5* rating, it is much appreciated!

Kind Regards
Lorraine A DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Extra mlie

Very welcoming on entering the store then after a walk around the store Ellie a salesperson asked if she could be of any assistance, as we were struggling for choice between 2 sofas so we sat down and discussed the fabrics and other qualities of each sofa in which she was very knowledgeable.. We made our choices and can’t wait to take delivery.

Great shopping experience.

Thankyou DFS

Thanks Ellie

June 16, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Hello,

Thank you so much for your kind review, we love to hear your feedback and we hope you love your new furniture!

Kind regards,
Lorraine A DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Earl the salesman was very professional…

Earl the salesman was very professional and funny even had my elderly mother cracking jokes snd laughing.great customer service

June 16, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback with us. It's much appreciated! We can’t wait for you to receive your new furniture, and I can assure you it’ll be worth the wait

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I were well looked after and l can…

I were well looked after and l can recomendDFS to any one

June 16, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Thank you so much for sharing your lovely feedback with us. It's much appreciated! We can’t wait for you to receive your new furniture, and I can assure you it’ll be worth the wait

Kind Regards,
Vanessa
DFS Customer Support

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Earl was great from start to finish!!

Earl was great from start to finish!!

June 16, 2026
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Reply from DFS Furniture - Nottingham

Good Afternoon,

Thank you for taking the time to give us a 5* rating, it is much appreciated!

Kind Regards,

Jordan
DFS Customer Support

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