About the Sofas
Our sofas evolved from a love of lounging. At the end of a hard day all we want to do to flop into a sumptuous sofa and chat for a while before venturing into the kitchen to take part in our other favourite hobby, cooking and eating……… sorry, I digress.
This relaxing lark didn't pose a problem in the colder months as we own a rather cosy sofa, as do most of us; the problem comes in the summer months when you want to chill out after work, with your gin and tonic out of doors or in the conservatory. And so here it is, for the outdoors, or the conservatory, or for indoors……… your choice.
'good dog', 'good dog', stay there?!
The sofa is made from green oak which is lovely to work with and when we've completed, our work, the timber carries on moving and twisting slowly as it dries (like the beams of a medieval timber-framed house) making each sofa unique and it will still be drying and changing slightly when its in your home or garden.
detail of sofa leg
We use green oak, most of which is locally sourced, recycling wind blown trees mostly. We use traditional construction methods too throughout with oak draw pegs, some of which you hammer in yourself when you put it together. - Don't worry it's very easy - we'll talk you through it - you'll have great fun).
Apart from being beautiful, your sofa is incredibly sturdy and very practical. It can take any amount of knocks and bangs, ideal when there are children or animals around and the lack of acres of upholstery means you don't have to worry about fading and staining. Your sofa is supplied with loose-covered, neutral, linen-style base cushions as shown in the top photo or you can send us your own choice of fabric, or just add lots of scatter cushions like we have in the photo.
Houlie & Otto's custom size Sofa