Pet-friendly sofas

March 31 2025, by Ruth Wilbur, 4 min reading time

We believe that everyone should feel at home on your new sofa, including four legged friends. That’s why we’re here to make choosing the right sofa everyone can enjoy simple as we run through our guide to pet-friendly finishes which are practical as well as beautiful for a life well lived!

Spill Proof Velvets

We offer a range of “spill proof” velvets, these are the perfect choice for those with pets or young kids as they are soft yet durable with a water resistant layer meaning stains don’t sink in and are quick and easy to remove. It’s the perfect choice for busy families who are always on the go.

Shop our Marnie in Duke Collection

Pet-friendly Plush Velvets

Plush velvets are a great choice if you have pets, the velvet is oh so soft, very durable and easy to clean - the short pile and tightly packed threads make it hard for dirt or fur to imbed into the fabric and in most cases a quick brush is all that’s needed to lift pet hair and leave it looking as good as new.

Shop our Howard Sublime Velvet Collection

Shop our Albert in Plush Velvet Collection

Shop our Bertie in Plush Velvet Collection

Shop our Bugsby in Plush Velvet Collection

Shop our Eaton in Plush Velvet Collection

Shop our Harvard in Plush Velvet Collection

Stunning Durable Leathers - Cuba Tan Leathers

For those that love leather and want something very durable with built in scratch resistance, our cuba leather sofas could be just the thing. Finished with a durable cracked wax finish they are so hardwearing with a durable barrier that's easy to wipe down, a tough layer against scratches with additional protection against signs of wear. These tend to be a little firmer in finish as the hot wax finish gives a touch layer of protection so they stay looking “as good as new”.

Shop our Charles in Cuba Leather

Shop our Bertie in Leather Collection

Shop our Eaton in Leather Collection

Shop our Harvard in Leather Collection

Aniline Leathers

At the other end of the spectrum we have our aniline leathers which have nothing added to the finish. They are entirely natural meaning they soften and ‘wear in’ over time developing their own natural patina or “fingerprint” - the signature of the premium leather. This means your sofa will develop a ‘lived in’ vintage look over time - including from use by family pets. As such marks will just become part of the look of the sofa - so the question is really whether this aesthetic is for you…

Shop Oskar Collection

Shop Chessington Collection

Shop Banbury Collection

Hand antiqued / hand rubbed leathers

Our hand antiqued and rubbed leathers sit somewhere between aniline and cracked wax finishes when it comes to the vintage aesthetic- the process of adding dye to the leather adds durability and scratch resistance, with this extra protective barrier, they sit between the two finishes in terms of softness - without the cracked wax finish, they are softer, but they will also mark a little more readily, that said - the hand rubbed dye finish does give an additional level of protection and exquisite depth of colour to the sofa.

Shop Oskar Hand Rubbed Collection

Shop Blossom Collection

How else can I protect my sofa from pets?

Sheepskins and Throws

We always recommend using throws and sheepskins - our sheepskins in particular, seem to be adored by cats and dogs as they are so soft - they love to snuggle up in the long pile and we find they tend to head straight for that over the fabric on your sofa or chair. It’s worth knowing our sheepskins are washable, you just need a sheepskin friendly PH neutral detergent so you can keep these nice and fresh too. Our faux fur throws are another handy option - wonderfully soft, they come in a generous size to provide loads of coverage on your furniture if you wish as well as a nice warm, snuggly spot.

Bolt 5 Year Insurance Cover

For peace of mind you can get no better protection than our Bolt Cover Insurance . Our insurance covers you for pet related incidents over a 5 year period (valid for up to 3 claims), this includes rips from claws and stains giving you complete peace of mind knowing your investment is protected should the unexpected happen.

Fabric / Leather Care Kits

Our fabric and leather care kits are a great way to protect your future investment, the kits come with a stain remover and protector to ensure that your furniture remains looking tip top at all times.