A Foster sofa is a powered reclining sofa upholstered in a soft, hard-wearing woven fabric, designed for comfortable everyday relaxation. Each seat reclines at the touch of a button, so everyone can find their own position for reading, watching a film or simply putting their feet up. The classic, well-cushioned shape and choice of easy-to-match colours make it a practical, comfortable centrepiece for a living room. To see the wider choice of reclining seating across the store, our recliner sofa sets collection is a good place to start.
No — Foster 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 family use. If you'd prefer a wipe-clean leather look instead, see our leather sofas.
| Upholstery | What it's like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Woven fabric (Foster) | Hard-wearing, comfortable weave | Durable, comfortable everyday seating |
| Velvet | Soft, plush pile with a sheen | A tactile, characterful look |
| Leather / Leather Aire | Smooth, wipe-clean surface | An easy-wipe finish and a more formal look |
Every seat in the Foster range is powered, so you recline it using a simple button or handset rather than a manual lever, and you can stop at any point to find the position that suits you. Because the recliner runs on a motor, the sofa needs to sit within reach of a mains socket, and it simply plugs in on delivery. If you'd prefer a handle-operated recliner without a socket, our wider recliner ranges include manual options, and for powered chairs specifically see our electric recliner chairs.
Foster comes in four easy-to-live-with colours: a warm brown and three shades of grey — grey, dark grey and light grey. Brown brings warmth and pairs naturally with wood tones and neutral schemes, while the greys give you a cool, contemporary look, from a soft, airy light grey through to a deep, cosy dark grey. That spread makes it easy to match Foster to almost any room. If you'd like to compare shades across the store, our grey sofas page shows the wider choice.
The Foster range comes as a single recliner armchair, a 2 seater and a 3 seater, plus matching sofa set combinations such as 2+1, 2+2, 3+2+1 and 3+3, with more layouts besides. A single 2 seater or armchair suits smaller rooms, while a 3+3 or 3+2+1 gives a busy family plenty of reclining seats. For coordinated multi-piece options across the store, our sofa sets collection shows the full choice of combinations.
It comes down to the mood you want and how forgiving you need the colour to be. Brown is warm and welcoming and hides everyday marks well. Among the greys, a dark grey is the most practical, disguising marks better than the paler tones and giving a cosy, contemporary feel; a mid grey is the easy all-rounder; and a light grey keeps a room feeling bright and airy but will show marks more, so it rewards a prompt cleaning routine. If a warm neutral appeals, our brown sofas page shows more options to compare.
A woven fabric recliner 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 and crumbs, and plump the cushions to keep them even. 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. Keep the reclining mechanism free of crumbs and operate the button smoothly. You can complete the look with a matching seat from our armchairs range.
Yes. Every sofa in the Foster 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 across every colour, size and set in the range.
Most in-stock Foster 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. Powered sofas simply plug into a mains socket on arrival. Because a full recliner set is a larger delivery, it's worth measuring doorways, hallways and stairwells in advance. Full timescales and coverage are on our delivery information page.
Yes. You can spread the cost of any Foster sofa or set 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.
| Provider | How it works | Terms |
|---|---|---|
| PayPal Pay in 3 | Split into 3 monthly payments | Interest-free · subject to status |
| Klarna | Pay in 3 monthly instalments, or Pay in 30 days | Interest-free · subject to credit check |
| Clearpay | 4 fortnightly instalments | Interest-free · subject to credit check |
| DivideBuy | Longer-term monthly instalment plans | Subject to credit check · plan terms shown at checkout |
Finance is provided by third parties and is subject to status and affordability checks. Missing payments may affect your credit rating.
We specialise in upholstered furniture, and the Foster range is a comfortable, practical choice — powered recline, an easy-care woven fabric and a spread of warm and cool colours to suit almost any room. We describe our materials honestly, so you always know you're buying a woven fabric rather than leather or velvet, and you're welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to try the recline and feel the fabric before you decide. Every order comes with free delivery by our own two-person team and our 14-day change-of-mind returns, the range holds 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 see our wider fabric choice, browse our fabric sofas range, and call us on 02476 705 600 if you'd like a hand choosing the right colour, size or set.
