I moved into a new apartment in July. It was…okay. Simple. Or at least simple, until the Swyft Model 02 sofa came along. With it came not just a more grown-up era, but a true conversion—even enlightenment—to the inevitable stage of adulthood when you actually care about home goods. Home decor fanatics, I finally understand you.
My roommate and I had made the most of the new room: a carpet here, a cheese plant there, our tastefully black and white stamped cat crouched here and there. But unfortunately something was missing. The two-seaters with the loose leather upholstery were simply too… university. We needed something to mark this change, to define our progress from the moldy three-bedroom apartment to the chic new build. And boy oh boy, the “Model 02” served its purpose.
This sensuous sofa has added dimension and elegance to our living space (albeit with £8 Dunelm cushions). Yes, it’s just a sofa and a sofa can’t change your life… but it has made our space feel more homely and that’s certainly nothing to sneeze at. Even the aforementioned cat, Mr Moo, is a huge fan.
Quantity, quality And comfortable as hell
With the Model 02, the ever-present battle of quality vs. performance is almost irrelevant. Both dynamics are handled well. The sofa is, simply put, huge. It may be called a three-seater, but this piece is long enough for the three of us to lounge around comfortably—and there’s still some extra space for a pet, a book, or a laptop.
Aside from the size, the Swyft “Model 02” also manages to combine its lush plushness with a firm base layer, keeping you comfortable for longer without sinking into a giant marshmallow – the kind of effect that keeps me rotting on the sofa for days. In other words: a perfect balancing act.
The Technicolor Dream
As much as I love it, I’m not going to pretend that the shade of green I chose is for everyone. No problem. Swyft has a huge range of colour options, all available in a choice of rich ‘eco-velvet’ suede, cotton or lightweight linen. To be precise, there are 23 shades, covering everything from ‘brick’ and ‘harissa’ to ‘mustard’ and ‘charcoal’. A complete sofa spectrum, if you will.
It cares about me, but how do I care about it?
Do you tend to spill things? Do you live with clumsy children and/or boisterous pets? Swyft has you covered. The normally intimidating velvet and suede fabrics are all made from stain-resistant threads, so you don’t have to worry about black coffee or strong merlots.
How to clean it when (and if) those stains occur is another question, however, and at this point in my sofa’s life isn’t entirely clear. Swyft themselves recommend simply wiping up spills with a damp sponge… but you can also get five-year accidental damage insurance if you’re extra cautious. I guess you’ll hear from me next when we’ve seen how well that works.
And finally: Is the Swyft sofa “Model 02” worth it?
In short, yes. However… the elephant in the newly Feng Shui room is the price. There’s no denying that this is an investment. But what is a sofa if not an investment? In the often expensive world of sofas, sofa beds and mattresses, we often spend a little more than we planned – usually with big profits. Ultimately, it’s between you and your bank account, but in my eyes, this is more than a worthwhile expense. And if you don’t believe me, believe our cat, who has never purred so loudly in his entire year of incredibly pampered life.
