Sofa Workshop 

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Nottingham branch review. We were made very welcome by a pleasant & knowledgeable Gillian who answered all our questions & allayed our concerns about buying a leather sofa. We were not made to fe... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Delightful shopping experience yet again from the team at the Nottingham store. Today, Gillian helped us chose our new sofa, reclining chair/stool and other items for our home renovation. Gillian dem... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The minute we arrived in the shop at Nottingham Gillian had a warm, genuine approach. We discussed what we were looking for and within 10 minutes we found our dream sofa. Gillian was the friendliest m... See more

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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

I bought a beautiful sofa at your branch in lakeside retail park..the Caruso model. I was given excellent help and advice by Clive Marshall, he was not at all pushy and it was a pleasure to have... See more

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  1. Furniture Store
  2. Furniture Maker
  3. Store
  4. Upholstery Shop

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At Sofa Workshop, our passion is perfecting the world’s best sofas – the way we design them, the way we make them, and the way we help you find the perfect fit for your lifestyle. Every home is different, every room, every lifestyle, every family … which is why we offer a wide and varied collection of handcrafted sofas, imbued with a global design sensibility, and perfect comfort.


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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

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We had a terrific experience with Tiannah. She was extremely helpful and followed up on issues for us.

February 22, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Barry,

This is great to hear, thank you for your kind review, we greatly appreciate your comments, and look forward to hosting you again soon.

Warm regards,
Rory
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Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Happy shoppers!

Excellent reception on arrival at both the Tunbridge Wells and Lakeside Thurrock shops. Staff who listened to our requirements and allowed us to consider options without any hassle. Good selection of products to consider. Provision of fabric samples helped choice to be made. Helpful information on manufacture and materials.
As a result, 3 items ordered. We look forward to delivery in line with guidelines given. Very happy!

February 22, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Mr. Phillips,

This is wonderful to read! Thank you for your kind comments, we endeavour to always offer outstanding service and are very pleased to hear of your experience. We look forward to hosting you again very soon, please do reach out should you have any enquiries in the future.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very helpful service and excellent…

Very helpful service and excellent customer relations.

February 22, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Linda,

We really appreciate your review, thank you! We hope you enjoy your new furniture for many years to come!

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Staff are excellent

Staff are excellent; helpful and knowledgeable helping us choose the right sofa to fit into an awkward space. Fabric swatches were posted to us so we could chose at home. The furniture is exceptionally high quality and stylish.

February 22, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Nicola,

Thank you so much for your 5-star review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

The staff at the Bath shop are always…

The staff at the Bath shop are always very efficient, now on my third sofa from them. The lead time for a a new sofa is however very disappointing almost the same as a new car, but sofas don't need chips!

February 21, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear John,

Thank you for your kind comments, we endeavour to always offer outstanding service and are very pleased to hear of your experience. We appreciate your points regarding the present lead-times, however global shipping is currently fraught with variables and complications, and we hope to be upfront and transparent with you. We look forward to hosting you again very soon, please do reach out should you have any enquiries in the future.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Easiest decision ever

We were looking for our retirement sofas and had, we thought, a comprehensive list of wants and not wants. I had previously spoken to a member of staff by phone, and had eliminated the company as they did not have what we required. We were passing randomly one day and I thought we would go in and see what the stock was like out of curiosity, and thank the staff for their help. There was one recliner sofa on display so we tried it out to see how it compared against other models in different companies. The moment we reclined, we knew this was the one! Laid back with your feet slightly higher than your head is so incredibly relaxing, we felt like Apollo astronauts on take off! Thanks to all 4 members of staff who patiently answered all our questions and explained everything from manufacturing to delivery. They even helped by tipping the sofa over to see how we could build a plinth if necessary, to raise it higher in our twilight years.
No hesitation to recommend your company.

February 21, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Carolyn,

Thank you for taking the time to review your experience with Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton. Your comments mean a lot to us, and we will certainly feedback to our team. If you have any questions or enquiries going forward, please do reach out to a Sofa Master.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly service would highly…

Very friendly service would highly recommend shopping there.

February 21, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Bernadette,

Thank you so much for your 5-star review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent service in store

Excellent service in store, cannot comment on the sofa as it hasn’t been delivered yet

February 21, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear VM,

We really appreciate your review, thank you! We hope you enjoy your new furniture for many years to come!

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

We visited the Tottenham Court rd…

We visited the Tottenham Court rd branch
Recently and my wife fell in love with a very large massai mirror. The sales lady whose name was Weaam was very friendly and informative. The mirror was delivered a few days later by a 2 man team all in tack with no scratches.
We are very pleased with our Purchase.
M. Miller

February 21, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Hi there,

This is wonderful to read! Thank you for your kind comments, we endeavour to always offer outstanding service and are very pleased to hear of your experience. We look forward to hosting you again very soon, please do reach out should you have any enquiries in the future.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Amazing experience buying our sofa at…

Amazing experience buying our sofa at the Nottingham store. Such a gorgeous shop and everything was super stylish. The sales woman Gillian was fantastic. She was very helpful and an absolute pleasure, she gave us good advice when choosing the colour and materials of our new sofa. Highly recommended shop and sales staff.

February 20, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Tracy,

Thank you for your kind review, we really appreciate your comments and will certainly be feeding back to our team. We hope to see you again very soon, and should you require any further assistance please do reach out.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Wonderful customer service

Wonderful customer service

It was truly refreshing to receive such impeccable customer service. Thank you:)

February 20, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Chris,

This is great to hear. Thank you so much for your 5-star review, we really appreciate it. We look forward to welcoming you again soon!

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Sofa Workshop Nottingham - Outstanding Service

I want to highlight outstanding service provided by Gillian Pritchard during our visit to the Sofa Workshop branch in Nottingham. Gillian instantly made us feel welcome as we arrived, giving us time to browse in store. Over the weekend, we made a number of visits to the store to make sure we’d made the right choice. Gillian’s expert product knowledge and attention to detail supported our product choice. Another great thing about Gillian is her personable nature, with the whole experience over the weekend a pleasure. We left not only with a fantastic sofa and chair, but a great contact who provides outstanding service.

February 20, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Roger,

Thank you so much for your kind words, this really means a lot and we shall certainly feed this back to the Nottingham team. We hope to welcome you again soon, and please do get in touch with our team should you need anything.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Great Customer Service in Chiswick

I visited the Chiswick store a couple of weeks ago and was helped by Bronwen. This is my first sofa purchase and while I had an idea of what I wanted, Bronwen really helped me pick out the appropriate colour for the space it was going in (which is something that I've never experienced in a sofa store). She also made me feel really comfortable in my decision.

I mentioned that I was worried about the piece fitting in the narrow corridors of my building, and she suggested an access check to be sure. Great idea because the original piece actually wouldn't have fit! I had a back up option which I have purchased and am even more happy with than my original.

I am waiting to receive my sofa currently - it should arrive in June (long waiting times across the board it seems!). Hoping I love it as much as I did in store.

February 20, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Suki,

We are delighted to hear this! Thank you so much for sharing your comments. We always strive to give our customers exceptional service and we’re really glad you had such a positive experience with us. Do let us know if we can help further with anything.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very positive experience

I experienced a very personal service and nothing was too much trouble. We tried every sofa in the shop until we finally made our choice. Many thanks

February 17, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Carolyn,

We really appreciate your review, thank you! We hope you enjoy your new furniture for many years to come!

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Ange at the Tunbridge Wells store was…

Ange at the Tunbridge Wells store was very helpful. There was an issue over a delayed refund but it was sorted out.

February 17, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear SM,

Thank you for your feedback, we really appreciate your comments, and taking the opportunity to review your experience.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Best of the Best

I rarely write reviews but the experience I had at the Sofa Workshop was so extraordinarily positive that I felt the need to. The effort that Aiza Hayat made for myself and my wife truly went above and beyond. They were running a big sale and were very busy but that didnt stop Aiza and her colleagues from trying to find us exactly what we needed. They hunted the warehouse, other locations etc. Anyway Aiza was wonderful to deal with as was her store manager. Great people very professional would highly recommend.

February 16, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Paloma,

Thank you so much for taking the time to share such positive comments, this really means a lot to us. We hope your new sofa becomes the hub of your home and you enjoy it for many years! Do drop us a line should you need anything.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tia provided a first-rate service from the outset.

Tia's patience to understand my needs as well as identifying exactly the right options was such a refreshing experience.

After our initial consultation, Tia organised swatches, followed-up to check on progress, and overall provided a first-rate service.

Would certainly recommend. Tia - thank you!

Harry

February 16, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Harry,

This is wonderful to hear, we really appreciate your comments. We hope your new furniture brings you joy for many years to come, and please do get in touch with our team should you need anything.

Warm regards,
Rory
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Tia was incredibly helpful and followed…

Tia was incredibly helpful and followed up on all the items I was interested in. Any project is on good hands with her.

February 15, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Melanie,

We really appreciate your comments. We hope your new furniture brings you joy for many years to come, and please do get in touch with our team should you need anything.

Warm regards,
Aaliya
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Excellent customer service

Excellent customer service, we spoke to a very helpful and knowledgeable member of staff in the Deansgate store in Manchester. Very happy with the service we received.

February 15, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Mark,

We really appreciate your comments. We hope your new furniture brings you joy for many years to come, and please do get in touch with our team should you need anything.

Warm regards,
Aaliya
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

Very friendly

Very friendly, supportive and understanding. We were given all the information and time to think things through to arrive at a decision.

My only constructive criticism is that it would most desirable to include supporting cushions (in the same fabric) for The Jola Small because of the depth of the seating as many people would struggle to sit comfortably without back support. Your other designs do come with cushions. I would like a response to this request… please. Thank you. Paul Canham

February 15, 2022
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Reply from Sofa Workshop

Dear Paul,

We really appreciate your comments. We hope your new furniture brings you joy for many years to come, and please do get in touch with our team should you need anything.

Warm regards,
Aaliya
The Sofa Workshop by Timothy Oulton Team

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