With the winter evenings drawing in, there is nothing like snuggling up on the sofa for a night in front of the telly, and if your programme of choice is more Downton Abbey rather than The X Factor, you want to make sure you are reclining on a suitably plush offering from the new Duresta range at Darlings of Chelsea. The Manolo is a timeless design that can be upholstered in a wide range of contemporary and classic fabrics, to perfectly compliment your decorating scheme. Individually hand made by skilled craftsmen using traditional upholstery methods, the Manolo is available in two sizes and features a distinctive sweeping arm and high domed centre back. The Portsmouth Grand is a traditionally styled sofa on solid brass castors. Seen here in stylish cream and gold stripes, it would look perfect in a classically styled living or occasional room, and is also available upholstered in a wide range or classic or contemporary fabrics. The decadent Hornblower sofa is upholstered here in a striking pattern of black graphic swirls and makes a dramatic style statement that would look stunning in both neutral and decadently rich colour schemes. Duresta have been making sofas for more than 70 years, making their name through exquisite craftsmanship and an eye for classic English style, and indeed that distinct ‘Englishness’ is what makes Duresta sofas so special. Every piece is handmade, and their beautifully designed pieces are intended to add character to rooms; in many cases they serve to create the character of a room by influencing the style of all around them. Manolo medium sofa, from £2,749 Portsmouth Grand sofa, from £3,319 Hornblower 2.5 seater, from £4,119