A Maple Grey sofa is a grey, electric reclining sofa from our Maple range, upholstered in a soft suede-effect fabric and built for comfortable, everyday family living. Each seat reclines at the push of a button, so everyone can find their own relaxed position, and the versatile grey colour and brushed-fabric finish make it one of our most popular and practical ranges for busy homes. To see the wider choice of fabric seating across the store, our recliner sofa sets collection is a good place to start.
No — Maple sofas are upholstered in suede fabric, a soft, brushed fabric with a suede-like feel. It is a fabric, not leather: it isn't genuine leather, and it isn't a leather-look material like Leather Aire or faux leather either. Suede fabric is warm and cosy to sit on, hard-wearing in daily use, and its texture helps to disguise everyday marks — one reason it works so well in a family room. If you'd prefer a wipe-clean leather look instead, see our leather sofas. For other fabric finishes, ask our showroom team or browse in store.
| Upholstery | What it's like | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| Suede fabric (Maple range) | Soft, warm, brushed fabric | Cosy, durable family seating that hides everyday marks |
| Leather / Leather Aire | Smooth, wipe-clean surface | An easy-wipe finish and a more formal look |
| Other woven fabrics | Flat or textured weaves | A wide choice of colours and patterns |
The Maple range is a genuine family sofa. The suede-effect fabric is soft and warm but also hard-wearing, so it stands up to daily use, and the brushed texture and mid-grey tone help to disguise the everyday marks that come with children and pets far better than a pale, flat finish would. The powered recline means there are no stiff handles for smaller hands to wrestle, and the well-padded seats are made for settling in. It's a sofa built for real, busy living rooms rather than for best, and a 3 seater is the most popular family size — see the wider choice on our 3 seater sofas page.
Each seat 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 too, and for powered chairs see our electric recliner chairs.
The Maple Grey range comes as a single recliner armchair, a 2 seater and a 3 seater, plus matching sofa set combinations such as 2+2, 3+2, 3+3 and 3+2+1, 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.
Measure your space first and, because these are recliners, leave clearance behind each seat for the backrest to tilt and in front for the footrest to extend. A 2 seater suits smaller rooms; a 3 seater is the everyday family choice; and a 2+2 or 3+3 set works best in larger or open-plan living rooms where several people want to recline at once. Remember to plan for a socket within reach, as every seat is powered. Our team can talk the same choices through with you in more detail if you would like a hand.
Suede fabric is easy to look after with a simple, regular routine — and, because it's a fabric, it's cared for differently from leather. Vacuum it regularly on a low setting or with an upholstery brush to lift dust from the pile, and give it an occasional brush to keep the texture even. Blot spills straight away with a clean, dry cloth rather than rubbing, working from the outside in, and avoid soaking the fabric. For marks, use a cleaner suitable for suede-effect upholstery and always test it on a hidden area first, and check the care label on your sofa for the recommended cleaning code. Keeping the sofa out of direct, prolonged sunlight helps the colour stay even. For other fabric finishes across the store, see our fabric sofas range.
Yes — grey is one of the most versatile colours you can choose, and a mid-to-dark grey is genuinely practical for family life, disguising everyday marks and pet hair far better than a pale, flat shade. A very light grey will show more and rewards a prompt cleaning routine. It's a cool, easy-to-match neutral that sits happily alongside almost any scheme, and combined with the durable suede fabric it makes the Maple range a low-stress choice for a busy household. If you'd like to compare other shades, our grey sofas page shows the wider choice.
Yes. The sofas meet 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 the whole Maple Grey range.
Most in-stock Maple Grey 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 Maple Grey 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 Maple Grey range is one of our most popular family sofas — durable suede fabric, powered recline and a versatile, easy-to-match grey that suits real, busy homes with children and pets. We describe our materials honestly, so you always know you're buying a soft suede fabric rather than leather, 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. Call us on 02476 705 600 if you'd like a hand choosing the right size or set.
