Manchester Sofa Store
If you are looking for a sofa in Manchester or Greater Manchester, including Bolton, Bury and Heywood, this page will help you choose properly before you spend serious money. It is not a list of keywords. It is the stuff that stops the usual mistakes, wrong size, wrong layout, wrong comfort, and access problems that only appear on delivery day.
Sofa Max is not in Manchester city centre. The warehouse showroom is in Church, Accrington. Many customers travel over because they want to sit on sofas in real life, compare materials in proper light, and make a confident decision.
Updated February 2026
What you can sort out before you travel
Most “Manchester store” pages tell you where the shop is and what time it opens. Useful, but it does not help you pick the right sofa.
The mistakes we see most often are simple.
It looks right online but feels wrong when you sit.
The corner direction is wrong for the room.
It fits the room but will not go through the tightest part of the route.
The fabric or leather looks great in photos but is not right for everyday use.
Greater Manchester homes, the access route is the hidden issue
Manchester flats and mill conversions can have tight corridor turns and lift limits. Terraces can have narrow halls and awkward stair turns. Even in bigger rooms, the route into the room is often what decides what will work.
Before you commit, measure the room and the route. That means door widths, the tightest hallway pinch point, the narrowest stair section, and the turn where the sofa has to rotate.
A practical will it fit rule that saves hassle
If the sofa needs to be carried upright or turned to clear a corner, allow extra clearance. As a rule of thumb, if a tight point is close, you want an extra 5 to 10cm to manoeuvre safely.
If you are checking a doorway, compare the doorway width to the sofa’s boxed dimensions, not just the seat width. If it is close, measure the doorway diagonally too, because many items pass through at an angle when they will not pass straight on.
What to bring so you can decide faster
Bring your room measurements, wall length and depth.
Bring your tightest doorway width and the tightest turn.
Bring two or three photos of the room and the access route.
Bring a note of how you sit, upright or lounge, firmer or softer.
If you want a corner sofa, decide which side the long return needs to be on when you face the sofa.
What you can do in the showroom that you cannot do online
You can compare seat depth and back support side by side.
You can see leather and fabric finishes in real light.
You can try recline positions properly, including head and neck support.
You can talk through your measurements and access route before you commit.
Corner sofas for Manchester area homes
Corner sofas are brilliant for family seating and open plan rooms, but they are also the easiest to get wrong. The two decisions are footprint and direction.
Stand where the sofa will sit and face into the room. Picture the long return, then check it does not block the natural walking route to doors, windows, and the TV area. If you are unsure, tape the footprint on the floor, it makes the decision obvious.
Reclining sofas and cinema sofas
Recliners are about comfort, but they need space to work properly. Check footrest extension, walking space around the sofa, and whether the reclined position supports you properly. If it is a powered model, plan where the cable will run and where the nearest socket is.
Leather or fabric, choosing the sensible way
Choose what suits your daily life.
If the sofa sits in strong daylight or near heat sources, ask what finish it is and how it should be cared for.
If you have children or pets, prioritise practicality and an easy routine.
If you love a softer, more natural feel, accept that it can show more character over time.
How people usually travel from Manchester, Bolton, Bury and Heywood
Routes and traffic vary, but many visitors come across via the M60 and M66 towards Accrington. If you are travelling at busy times, check the route before you set off.
Visit details
Showroom address
Sofamax
Bridge St
Church
Accrington
Lancashire
BB5 4HU
Opening hours
Open six days a week, 11am to 4pm, closed Sundays
Contact
Sales 07486 517997
Store 01254 790795
Email [email protected]
Directions and contact https://sofamax.co.uk/contact/
Guarantee
All Sofa Max sofas are supplied with at least 12 months guarantee.
Delivery to Greater Manchester
Delivery depends on the item and your postcode. If you share your postcode and the product link, the team can advise on the most suitable delivery option and timing.
FAQs
Is Sofa Max actually in Manchester
No. The showroom is in Church, Accrington. This page is for Manchester and Greater Manchester customers who want practical buying guidance and a clear place to visit.
What should I measure before buying a sofa
Measure the room, then measure the full access route. The tightest doorway and the tightest turn usually decide what will work.
How do I avoid choosing the wrong corner direction
Stand where the sofa will sit and face into the room. Decide whether the long return needs to be on your left or your right, then mark the footprint on the floor to confirm walkways.
Do I need extra space for a recliner sofa
Yes. You need space for the footrest to extend and enough clearance to move around comfortably. If it is powered, plan cable routing to a socket.
Do you deliver to Manchester, Bolton, Bury and Heywood
Delivery depends on the item and your location. Contact the team with your postcode and the product link and you will be advised on the best option.
Internal links
https://sofamax.co.uk/sofas-lancashire-designer-leather-sofas-store-sofamax/
https://sofamax.co.uk/accrington-sofa-store/
All sofas https://sofamax.co.uk/sofas/
Corner sofas https://sofamax.co.uk/sofa-type/corner-sofas/
Cinema sofas and recliners https://sofamax.co.uk/sofa-type/cinema-sofas/
Half price and clearance offers https://sofamax.co.uk/collection/half-price/
Directions and contact https://sofamax.co.uk/contact/
