The sit parade

What’s new in upholstery? This month, Furniture News is taking a special look at some of the latest and greatest sofas and chairs available to the trade, starting with an exploration of the incoming (and outgoing) trends the sector’s leaders are noticing …

LA-Z-BOY UK

By sales director Tristan Pyke

What’s your current bestseller?

The Winchester, with its classic La-Z-Boy style and comfort. It appeals to everybody – what’s not to like?

What trends are on their way out?

Covers, styles and designs are always cyclical – they may not be popular now, but they will always come back at some point. However, greys have had their moment in the sun, and there is a move towards bright colours and tactile fabrics

… and what’s coming in?

Shifting consumer demand, and the rising cost of living, means we are now focusing our attention on delivering classic La-Z-Boy design at a more affordable price. This includes introducing competitively-priced upholstery options on our newest Paris model. Look out for it in our showvan later this month www.la-z-boy.co.uk