The Sloane is our U-shape corner sofa range — a generous, sociable design built around a corner layout that seats the whole family in comfort. It's a statement piece for a living room, giving plenty of seating and a relaxed, wrap-around feel. It comes in three colours, and each sofa's exact size, seat count and upholstery are listed on its own product page. To see the full choice of corner sofas across the store, our corner sofas collection is a good place to start.
A U-shape corner sofa has seating on three sides, wrapping around to form a U. It's the larger, more enclosed style of corner sofa: rather than one return (as with an L-shape), it has two, so it seats more people and creates a really sociable space where everyone faces in towards each other. That makes it ideal for bigger or open-plan rooms, family living and entertaining. Because it's a large piece, measuring carefully is essential. For coordinated multi-piece seating as an alternative, our sofa sets collection is a useful reference.
The difference is in the shape and the seating. An L-shape corner has seating along two sides that meet at one corner, forming an L — a great space-saver that tucks neatly against two walls. A U-shape adds a third side, forming a U, so it seats more people and creates a more enclosed, sociable layout, but it needs more floor space. If you have the room and like everyone to sit together, a U-shape like the Sloane is ideal; if space is tighter, an L-shape may suit better. To browse the wider sofa choice, see our sofas range.
| Shape | Seating | Best for |
|---|---|---|
| L-shape corner | Two sides meeting at one corner | Space-saving; fits against two walls |
| U-shape corner (Sloane) | Three sides, wrapping around | Larger, sociable, family and open-plan rooms |
The Sloane comes in three versatile colours. Mink is a soft, warm taupe — a greige shade that sits between grey and light brown, adding warmth without being too dark. Grey is a cool, contemporary neutral that suits almost any room and is fairly forgiving of everyday marks. Black is smart and dramatic and hides marks well. All three are easy to build a room around. To compare grey tones across the store, our grey sofas page shows the wider choice.
A U-shape suits a medium-to-large or open-plan room where you want plenty of seating and a sociable, wrap-around layout. Before you decide, picture how it will sit against your walls, doors and windows, and make sure you'll still have space to walk around it and open doors comfortably. If your room is on the smaller side, a U-shape can feel tight, so it's worth taping out the footprint on the floor first. If you'd like a single matching chair alongside it, our armchairs range is a good place to look.
That's the whole idea of a U-shape. With seating on three sides, everyone gets a comfortable spot and faces in towards the middle, which makes it a genuinely sociable sofa for family time, film nights and having friends over. There's room to stretch out or curl up, and plenty of space for several people at once. It's a relaxed, welcoming centrepiece for a living room. To see the wider range of sofas across the store, browse our sofas collection.
Measuring is the most important step with any U-shape corner. Note the overall length along all three sides, the depth and the height, and mark the footprint out on the floor with tape so you can see how it sits and whether you can still move around it. Just as important, measure your delivery route — doorways, hallways, stairwells and any tight turns — because a U-shape is a large sofa that usually arrives in sections. Our sofa buying guide walks through measuring up in detail.
Caring for your sofa depends on its upholstery, so the best first step is to check the care label and the product page for your Sloane's specific material and its recommended cleaning code. As a general rule for any upholstered sofa: vacuum regularly with an upholstery tool to lift dust and crumbs, plump and rotate the cushions to keep them even, blot spills straight away with a clean, dry cloth rather than rubbing, avoid harsh chemical cleaners and abrasive sponges, and keep the sofa out of prolonged direct sunlight. Always test any cleaning product on a hidden area first.
Yes. Every Sloane corner sofa 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.
Most in-stock Sloane corner 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 sofa that usually comes in sections, it's especially important to measure your doorways, hallways and stairwells in advance. Full timescales and coverage are on our delivery information page.
Yes. You can spread the cost of any Sloane 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.
| 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 Sloane is a generous, sociable U-shape corner — a real centrepiece for a family living room. We describe our products honestly: the exact upholstery, size and seat count of each Sloane are shown on its product page, so you always know precisely what you're buying, and we're upfront that a U-shape needs careful measuring. You're welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to see the Sloane and its colours in person before you decide. 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 compare other corner options, see our sofa sets, and call us on 02476 705 600 if you'd like a hand choosing.
