dreadnought Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 hi guy,we are looking to buy a new sofa for the nb but are struggling to find one that is comfortable,has anyone got any recommendations for us,many thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 What is comfortable to you might be uncomfortable to me. Have you measured the doors to see if it can come in as one piece or will you need to build it up inside Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 13 minutes ago, dreadnought said: hi guy,we are looking to buy a new sofa for the nb but are struggling to find one that is comfortable,has anyone got any recommendations for us,many thanks I too have been looking a long time for a comfy sofa. My experience so far is you HAVE to try sitting on them. Comfy-looking sofas often simply aren't. Also, the big name sofa sellers (DFS et al) seem to have truly massive prices and truly massive sofas totally unsuitable for boats. Ikea is probably the best bet with several models less than 1m in projection, all at sensible prices, and all AFAICS supplied at kits so they can be easily taken through the boat doors. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Richard10002 Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 21 minutes ago, dreadnought said: hi guy,we are looking to buy a new sofa for the nb but are struggling to find one that is comfortable,has anyone got any recommendations for us,many thanks https://www.sofabedbarn.co.uk/ I visited the factory and that convinced me to buy one. They guarantee to get it on your boat! I've had it a few years, am sitting on it now, and have slept on it many times. If I were buying again, I would buy from them again. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Markinaboat Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Have had two Nabru's over the years. Very comfy and am fussy, top quality foam which is easily replaceable after 2/3 years if required. Easy to put together too. Showroom in Uxbridge or at leats used to be. https://www.nabru.co.uk/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PCSB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, Richard10002 said: https://www.sofabedbarn.co.uk/ I visited the factory and that convinced me to buy one. They guarantee to get it on your boat! I've had it a few years, am sitting on it now, and have slept on it many times. If I were buying again, I would buy from them again. Another vote for sofa barn, I prefer the "Luxury memory foam" option - its £40 more but very, very comfy. Due to be delivered soon too 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jen-in-Wellies Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 1 hour ago, MtB said: Also, the big name sofa sellers (DFS et al) seem to have truly massive prices I've heard that DFS occasionally have a sale on. 😀 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David Mack Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 Comfy sofa? Or comfy chair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 2 hours ago, Jen-in-Wellies said: I've heard that DFS occasionally have a sale on. 😀 That's how they get their prices down to only "truly massive". Have a look on their website if you want to see some seriously, insanely high sofa prices! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chagall Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 https://www.ikea.com/gb/en/p/kivik-two-seat-sofa-hillared-anthracite-s89193670/ A good price and very comfy. Sold as a kit of parts which is usual for Ikea! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Grassman Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 We bought a sofa be from Sofa Bed Barn a few years ago after visiting their stand at Crick. It comes in CKD kit form and we paid a little extra for the delivery man to assemble it.. The sofa bed is quite heavy but of excellent quality and their service was very good too. It's not the most comfortable sofa as it's it is cushioned a bit too stiffly for us, but I think that's more down to us choosing the wrong one because there were 'softer' alternatives. If you want quality and something which will last, then I recommend them. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Bex Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 (edited) 5 hours ago, Richard10002 said: https://www.sofabedbarn.co.uk/ I visited the factory and that convinced me to buy one. They guarantee to get it on your boat! I've had it a few years, am sitting on it now, and have slept on it many times. If I were buying again, I would buy from them again. Another vote for sofa bed barn! We've recently bought one of their corner sofas after being so impressed with how comfy our neighbours was. Edited October 31, 2021 by Tom and Bex Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MtB Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 47 minutes ago, Tom and Bex said: Another vote for sofa bed barn! We've recently bought one of their corner sofas after being so impressed with how comfy our neighbours was. A corner sofa in a narrowboat?!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom and Bex Posted October 31, 2021 Report Share Posted October 31, 2021 5 hours ago, MtB said: A corner sofa in a narrowboat?!! https://www.sofabedbarn.co.uk/home/74-banbury-corner-sofa-bed.html 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MichaelG Posted November 1, 2021 Report Share Posted November 1, 2021 Hi, we looked at a few quite expensive options but ended up buying a two seater from IKEA. Think it’s called the Ektorp or similar. It’s a generous size two seater, plenty of room for two plus the dog, plus it’s not too deep for a narrow boat width. Think it only cost about £200. It’s delivered in three pieces, the base and back plus the two arms and they bolt together, so easy to get onboard. You buy the colour cover in the colour you want that fits over it. For such a cheap sofa we found it to be really comfortable. Had it for about a year and still happy with it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 On 31/10/2021 at 10:51, Richard10002 said: https://www.sofabedbarn.co.uk/ I visited the factory and that convinced me to buy one. They guarantee to get it on your boat! I've had it a few years, am sitting on it now, and have slept on it many times. If I were buying again, I would buy from them again. I replaced a couple of captain's chairs with a Sofabed Barn sofa last year. Excellent service and the sofa is comfortable as a sofa or as a bed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tonka Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 1 hour ago, cuthound said: I replaced a couple of captain's chairs with a Sofabed Barn sofa last year. Excellent service and the sofa is comfortable as a sofa or as a bed. And does the dog recommend it Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cuthound Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 17 minutes ago, Tonka said: And does the dog recommend it The last one certainly would have! Sam has yet to go inside the boat. Once he has settled into the house I will introduce him to the boat. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tree monkey Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 My Nabru has lasted over 10yrs, recently replaced the cushions and it's likely to last the next 10 and it's comfy, also comes as a kit so a doddle to get through the door Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MickH Posted November 2, 2021 Report Share Posted November 2, 2021 Hi, we purchased from a firm in Bradford and we cannot reccomend enough, both the product and service was top class. He does go to the Crick boat show you can contact him via info@sofabedbarn.co.uk 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Delibe Posted November 6, 2021 Report Share Posted November 6, 2021 On 01/11/2021 at 15:16, MichaelG said: Hi, we looked at a few quite expensive options but ended up buying a two seater from IKEA. Think it’s called the Ektorp or similar. It’s a generous size two seater, plenty of room for two plus the dog, plus it’s not too deep for a narrow boat width. Think it only cost about £200. It’s delivered in three pieces, the base and back plus the two arms and they bolt together, so easy to get onboard. You buy the colour cover in the colour you want that fits over it. For such a cheap sofa we found it to be really comfortable. Had it for about a year and still happy with it. We have Ektorps at home and love them. Even the massive chaise longue version came in a kit form - not sure it would fit on a narrowboat though the two seater deffo would Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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