We strongly recommend referring to this guide and contacting our team if you are unsure before placing your order.
As Vaunt Design sofas and upholstered items are made to order to your chosen specifications, customers are responsible for ensuring that all product specifications, room measurements, and access requirements are correct prior to ordering.
Please ensure your chosen furniture will fit through all access points, including doorways,
hallways, staircases, lifts, and into the intended room before delivery.
Under the Consumer Contracts Regulations 2013, made-to-order and personalised goods are exempt from standard 14-day cancellation rights once production has begun. As a result, we are unable to accept returns, cancellations, or exchanges relating to:
- Change of mind
- Incorrect room measurements
- Access restrictions
- Changes to specification after ordering
Failed deliveries resulting from restricted or inadequate access may incur additional delivery, collection, or re delivery charges.
Nothing in these Terms & Conditions affects your statutory rights under the Consumer Rights Act 2015 relating to faulty, damaged, or misdescribed goods.
In General
1. Measure every access point your sofa will need to pass through, including:
- Front doors
- Internal doors
- Hallways
- Staircases
- Lifts
2. Check the height, width and depth of your chosen sofa.
3. Compare your
access point measurements with the sofa dimensions to ensure the sofa will fit.
Remember to allow extra space when rotating or tilting the sofa during delivery.
If unsure, a paper or cardboard template can help visualise whether the sofa will fit
through tighter spaces.
Understanding Sofa Dimensions
Width
Measured across the back of the sofa from arm to arm.
Depth
Measured from the back of the sofa to the front edge of the seat.
Important Cleaning Advice
Do not machine wash, bleach or tumble dry upholstery covers.
This may cause:
- Shrinkage
- Distortion
- Colour change
- Loss of texture
- Damage to backing materials
For deeper cleaning, we recommend consulting a professional upholstery cleaning specialist.
Caring For Wooden Elements
Dust using a soft, dry cloth. To remove marks, a mild detergent solution may be used, taking care to avoid contact with the upholstery fabric.
Avoid:
- Silicone-based sprays
- Harsh or abrasive chemical cleaners, including solvents
- Excessive moisture
- Direct heat and prolonged sunlight
- Wax polishes
Note: Natural timber may develop subtle tonal variation over time as part of its natural ageing process.
Specific Fabric Care Guides
All of our fabrics are sourced from premium British suppliers and carefully selected for their comfort, appearance and durability. Each fabric is chosen for its quality, performance and suitability for everyday
living, while conforming to UK domestic fire retardancy standards.
Refer to the guides below for specific care instructions and further information.
J Brown – Geneva Bouclé
Geneva is a textured bouclé upholstery fabric with a soft looped surface designed for durability. Its woven polyester construction provides strength and abrasion resistance while maintaining a soft, tactile finish.
Fabric Type: Bouclé
Composition: 100% Polyester
Usage: Heavy domestic upholstery
Fire Retardancy: FR treated to meet UK Cigarette & Match upholstery regulations BS5852
Rub Test: 45,000 Martindale rubs
Recommended care:
- Vacuum regularly using a soft upholstery attachment
- Blot spills immediately using white kitchen roll or a clean, white, bleach-free absorbent cloth
- Avoid excessive rubbing or brushing
- Avoid sharp objects which may catch loops
- Avoid harsh chemical cleaners
- Do not bleach
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Professional cleaning recommended if required
Romo – Linara
Linara is a soft, brushed cotton-linen blend upholstery fabric designed for heavy domestic use. The combination of cotton and linen creates a durable woven fabric with a relaxed, natural texture and soft brushed finish.
Fabric Type: Soft brushed cotton-linen blend
Composition: 63% Cotton, 37% Linen
Usage: Heavy domestic upholstery
Fire Retardancy: FR treated to meet UK Cigarette & Match upholstery regulations BS5852
Rub Test: 36,000 Martindale rubs
Recommended care:
- Vacuum regularly using a soft upholstery attachment
- Blot spills immediately using white kitchen roll or a clean, white, bleach-free absorbent cloth
- Avoid excessive rubbing or brushing
- Avoid sharp objects which may catch loops
- Avoid harsh chemical cleaners
- Do not bleach
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Professional cleaning recommended if required
Warwick Fabrics – Plush Velvet IV
Plush Velvet IV is a luxurious soft-touch polyester velvet upholstery fabric designed for heavy domestic use. Treated with Warwick’s EasyClean stain-resistant technology, the fabric is engineered to help resist water-based spills while maintaining durability, colour consistency and pile performance.
Fabric Type: Velvet
Composition: 100% Polyester
Usage: Heavy domestic upholstery
Fire Retardancy: FR treated to meet UK Cigarette & Match upholstery regulations BS5852
Rub Test: 100,000 Martindale rubs
Treated with a silicone finish, enabling the fabric to resist water-based spills for a limited period of time
Recommended care:
- Vacuum regularly using a soft upholstery attachment
- Blot spills immediately using white kitchen roll or a clean, white, bleach-free absorbent cloth
- Gently brush the pile in one direction
if required - Avoid excessive rubbing or
brushing - Avoid crushing or excessive
pressure - Avoid harsh chemical cleaners
- Do not bleach
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Professional upholstery cleaning recommended if required
Velvet fabrics naturally display shading and pile movement depending on light direction and use.
Wemyss – Lush
Lush is a soft-touch velvet upholstery fabric with a mohair-like finish designed for everyday domestic use. Its dense polyester pile provides durability, softness and subtle texture variation across the fabric surface.
Fabric Type: Soft-touch velvet with a mohair-like finish
Composition: 100% Polyester
Usage: Heavy domestic upholstery
Fire Retardancy: FR treated to meet UK Cigarette & Match upholstery regulations BS5852
Rub Test: 50,000 Martindale rubs
Recommended care:
- Vacuum regularly using a soft upholstery attachment
- Blot spills immediately using white kitchen roll or a clean, white bleach-free absorbent cloth
- Avoid excessive rubbing or brushing
- Avoid harsh chemical cleaners
- Do not bleach
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Professional upholstery cleaning recommended if required
Pile movement and light shading are natural characteristics of velvet upholstery.
Warwick Fabrics – Melton
Warwick Melton is a soft-touch woven upholstery fabric with a wool-like texture, designed for durability, comfort and everyday living. Treated with FibreGuard stain-resistant technology, the fabric is engineered to help repel everyday household stains and simplify cleaning using water and gentle cleaning methods. Most everyday stains can typically be removed using water, a microfibre cloth, and, where required, a small amount of mild white soap.
Fabric Type: Soft-touch woven fabric with a wool-like texture
Composition: 100% Polyester
Usage: Heavy domestic upholstery
Fire Retardancy: FR treated to meet UK Cigarette & Match upholstery regulations BS5852
Rub Test: 50,000 Martindale rubs
Treated with FibreGuard stain-resistant treatment
Recommended care:
- Vacuum regularly using a soft upholstery attachment
- Spot clean with water and mild detergent
- Avoid excessive rubbing or brushing
- Avoid harsh chemical cleaners
- Do not bleach
- Do not machine wash or tumble dry
- Professional upholstery cleaning recommended if required
