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Three things decide how long a sofa lasts, and none of them are visible once the upholstery is on. Frame timber, how the corners are joined, and the density of the foam.
By Edith Mercer · Updated Oct 11, 2026
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Sheen is a measured gloss value read at a fixed angle, and it decides two things at once: how much punishment a wall takes, and how much of its own imperfection it shows you.
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