Scott Velvet Sofas

What is the Scott velvet range?

The Scott range is a collection of soft, luxurious velvet sofas designed to bring a rich, tactile feel and a sense of occasion to your living room. Velvet has a plush pile with a gentle sheen that catches the light, giving Scott its characterful, upmarket look, while remaining comfortable and inviting for everyday relaxing. With a choice of four colours, there's a Scott to suit calm, understated schemes and bolder, more statement-making ones alike. To see the full choice of velvet sofas across the store, our velvet sofas collection is a good place to start.

What is velvet like as a material?

Velvet is a soft, dense pile fabric with a luxurious feel and a subtle sheen — quite different from a flat woven fabric, and distinct from leather and leather-look Leather Aire, which we keep clearly separate. One thing that's worth knowing is that velvet has a nap, or pile direction, so you'll naturally see gentle shading and soft “pressure marks” where the sofa has been sat on or brushed. This is a completely normal characteristic of velvet — not a fault or a sign of wear — and it's part of what gives the fabric its living, light-catching quality. A quick brush of the pile evens it out. To compare the wider velvet choice, our velvet sofas collection is a helpful reference.

What colours are available?

Scott comes in four velvet colours, each with its own character. Blue is rich and characterful — a deep, confident tone that makes a statement yet sits beautifully alongside neutrals and natural woods. Dusky pink is a soft, muted rose with a gently greyed tone: calm, sophisticated and on-trend rather than bright. Grey is the versatile all-rounder, a contemporary neutral that works with almost any scheme and, as a mid-tone, is reasonably forgiving of everyday life. And pink is a brighter, bolder, clearer pink for those who want a playful, warm statement. Each product photo shows the exact shade. To compare grey tones across the store, our grey sofas page shows the wider choice.

What's the difference between dusky pink and pink?

They're two distinct tones, so it's worth being clear. Dusky pink is a soft, muted, slightly greyed rose — understated and elegant, the kind of blush tone that reads as a warm neutral and blends easily with greys, creams and natural textures. Pink is brighter and clearer — a bolder, more saturated colour that makes more of a statement and brings real warmth and personality to a room. If you want subtle and sophisticated, choose dusky pink; if you want cheerful and eye-catching, choose pink. Because screens can vary, always check the product photo for the true shade. To explore other bold, colourful options, our blue sofas page is a good reference.

Does velvet mark or fade?

Let's be honest about velvet. Because of its pile, velvet shows gentle shading and pressure marks where it's been sat on — as mentioned, that's normal and brushes out rather than being damage. It handles everyday life well, but like most upholstery it prefers to be kept out of prolonged direct sunlight, which can fade the pile over time, so a spot away from a sun-drenched window helps it keep its colour. Spills are best blotted straight away rather than rubbed, so they don't work into the pile. A richer colour like the blue tends to disguise the day-to-day shading a little more than a paler tone. To see other rich colour options, our blue sofas page is a good reference.

How to care for a velvet sofa

Velvet is easy to keep looking beautiful with a gentle routine. Vacuum it regularly on a low setting with a soft brush attachment, working in the direction of the pile to lift dust and keep the surface even, and give it an occasional brush with a soft clothes brush to revive the nap. Blot spills immediately with a clean, dry cloth — don't rub or over-wet, as too much moisture can mark the pile — and check the care label before using any product, testing on a hidden area first. For anything stubborn, a professional upholstery clean is the safest route. Keep it out of prolonged direct sunlight to protect the colour.

Is velvet suitable for families and pets?

Velvet is more hard-wearing than its luxurious look suggests, and plenty of families choose it happily. That said, it's worth being realistic: the pile shows marks and hair more visibly than a flat fabric, and pets' claws can catch or pluck the fibres, so if your household is especially busy it pays to keep on top of brushing and vacuuming and to deal with spills promptly. For many homes it's a lovely, practical choice with a little regular care; if you have very boisterous pets, factor that in. Each product page gives the fabric details for the piece you're considering.

What sizes are available?

Scott is available in a choice of sizes, and the size of each piece — along with its exact dimensions — is shown on its individual product page, so you can pick the one that fits your room. Whether you're after a piece for a snug or something more generous for a family living room, check the product page for the dimensions and measure your space before you order. If you'd like help matching a size to your room, our showroom team are happy to advise. To browse coordinated options across the store, our sofa sets collection is a good reference.

How to measure your space

A little measuring saves a lot of hassle. Note the width, depth and height of the sofa from its product page, 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 and open nearby doors. Leave a little breathing space rather than filling the wall exactly. And, importantly, measure your access route — doorways, hallways and stairwells — so the sofa can be brought in easily on delivery day. Our sofa buying guide covers measuring up in detail.

Are the sofas fire-safe?

Yes. Every Scott velvet 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 piece, colour and size.

How long does delivery take?

Most in-stock Scott velvet 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. It's worth measuring your doorways and hallways in advance so delivery day runs smoothly. Full timescales and coverage are on our delivery information page.

Can you spread the cost with finance?

Yes. You can spread the cost of any Scott velvet 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.

Finance is provided by third parties and is subject to status and affordability checks. Missing payments may affect your credit rating.

Why choose Furniture Instore?

We specialise in upholstered furniture, and the Scott is a beautiful way to bring soft, luxurious velvet into your home in a colour that suits you. We describe things honestly: velvet is a plush pile fabric (kept clearly distinct from flat fabric, leather and leather-look Leather Aire), and its gentle shading and pressure marks are a normal, characterful feature rather than a fault. We keep the four colours distinct — dusky pink and pink are different tones — and we're realistic about caring for velvet. You're welcome to visit our Coventry showroom to feel the velvet and see the true 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 browse the wider velvet choice, see our full velvet sofas range, and call us on 02476 705 600 if you'd like a hand choosing.

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