Bishop U Shape Fabric Corner Sofas

What is the Bishop U shape corner range?

The Bishop range is a collection of U-shaped fabric corner sofas designed for generous, sociable seating. The U-shape wraps around three sides, giving everyone a comfortable spot and turning a corner of the room into a cosy, sociable hub — ideal for larger families, open-plan living or anyone who loves to spread out. It's a statement centrepiece, upholstered in an easy-going, hard-wearing fabric. To compare it with the wider choice of corner sofas across the store, our corner sofas collection is a good place to start.

What is a U shape corner sofa, and how is it different from an L shape?

The shape is the clue. An L-shaped corner sofa seats you along two sides of a room, meeting at one corner. A U-shaped corner sofa goes a step further, with seating along three sides that wraps around to form a U — so it seats more people and creates a more enclosed, sociable arrangement. A U-shape is the bigger, more generous option: it's wonderful for a large family or an open-plan room, but it does need considerably more floor space than an L-shape, so it's worth being sure of your measurements. If a two-sided layout suits your room better, our sofa sets collection shows more ways to seat a family.

What material is the Bishop sofa — is it leather?

No — the Bishop sofas are upholstered in a woven fabric, a hard-wearing upholstery fabric chosen for everyday durability and comfort. It's a fabric, and we keep it distinct from other finishes: it isn't a plush velvet, a brushed suede, or a smooth leather or leather-look material. A good woven fabric is warm to sit on and practical for a busy family room. If you'd prefer a wipe-clean leather look instead, see our leather sofas.

What colours are available?

Bishop comes in two cool, contemporary colours. Grey is a versatile neutral that suits almost any scheme and is fairly forgiving of everyday marks. Silver is a soft, pale, light grey with a subtle cool tone — bright and airy, and lovely for keeping a large sofa feeling light rather than heavy in the room, though as a paler shade it rewards a little more care to keep it looking its best. Both work beautifully in a modern living room. To compare grey and silver tones across the store, our grey sofas page shows the wider choice.

Is a U shape sofa right for your room?

A U-shape is at its best in a larger or open-plan room, where it has space to breathe and can act as a natural divider between a seating area and the rest of the room. In a smaller room it can feel dominating, so the honest advice is to measure carefully first: check the overall width and both depths, allow room to walk around it, and think about where doors, windows and the TV sit. If in doubt, a big L-shape or a sofa set might suit better. To browse coordinated multi-piece options, see our fabric sofas range.

How to choose and measure for a Bishop corner

Measuring is the most important step with a U-shape. Note the overall width across the front, the depth of each side, and the height, and mark it out on the floor with tape so you can see how much space it takes and whether you can still move around comfortably. Just as important, measure your delivery route — doorways, hallways, stairwells and any tight turns — as a large corner is a big delivery. The good news is that a U-shape usually comes in sections that link together, which makes it far easier to get into the room. Our sofa buying guide walks through measuring up in detail.

How to care for a fabric corner sofa

A woven fabric corner sofa is easy to keep looking good with a light, regular routine. Vacuum it weekly on a low setting or with an upholstery brush to lift dust, crumbs and pet hair, paying attention to the seams and where the sections meet, and plump and rotate the cushions to keep them even across the whole run. Blot spills straight away with a clean, dry cloth, working from the outside in, and avoid soaking the fabric. For marks, use a cleaner suitable for upholstery fabric, test it on a hidden area first, and check the care label for the recommended cleaning code. For more on choosing and living with a corner sofa, browse our corner sofas collection.

Are the sofas fire-safe?

Yes. Every sofa in the Bishop range meets UK Fire Resistant (UKFR) standards, so the materials and construction comply with the fire-safety regulations required for upholstered furniture sold in the UK. This is a baseline legal requirement rather than an optional extra, and it applies to both colours and every section of the sofa.

How long does delivery take?

Most in-stock Bishop sofas are delivered within 7–10 working days, with free delivery. Delivery is carried out by a two-person team who bring the sofa into your chosen ground-floor room, access permitting, and set it in place; old sofa removal can be arranged if you'd like your existing seating taken away at the same time. As a U-shape is a large, sectional sofa, it's especially important to measure your doorways, hallways and stairwells in advance so the sections can be brought in and assembled. Full timescales and coverage are on our delivery information page.

Can you spread the cost with finance?

Yes. You can spread the cost of any Bishop corner sofa using one of our named finance providers, all subject to credit check. Simply select your preferred option at checkout; the exact terms for your order are shown before you confirm. Full details are on our finance options page.

Finance is provided by third parties and is subject to status and affordability checks. Missing payments may affect your credit rating.

Why choose Furniture Instore?

We specialise in upholstered furniture, and a U-shape corner like the Bishop is one of the most sociable, family-friendly sofas you can buy — generous, comfortable seating that wraps a room and brings everyone together. We describe our materials honestly, so you always know you're buying a woven fabric rather than leather or velvet, and we're happy to help you check the measurements before you commit, since a U-shape is a big piece. You're welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to try it and feel the fabric. Every order comes with free delivery by our own two-person team and our 14-day change-of-mind returns, we hold a 4.8★ Excellent rating from over 4,800 genuine Trustpilot reviews, and you can spread the cost interest-free with Klarna, Clearpay or PayPal Pay in 3, or over a longer term with DivideBuy, all subject to credit check. To add a matching single seat, see our armchairs range, and call us on 02476 705 600 if you'd like a hand choosing.

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