I have visited some of the top furniture and sofa manufacturers and outlets in the U.K. and mainland Europe. Yes almost all of them provide excellent quality and service but I wanted to answer the question, "What makes a supplier exceptional?"

In visiting Tetrad, I found the answers I was looking for in their tetrad sofa. Tetrad sofas are stunning to look at with a quality that is synonymous with traditional hand built craftsmanship. You don't have to rely on their reputation for outstanding attention to detail because I saw it for myself and so will anyone who is serious about buying a quality piece of furniture.

Unlike many modern "sofa" outlets which attract customers purely on their so-called advantageous credit terms instead of design, style and innovation, a Tetrad sofa rises above this trend.

With over 30 years experience, tetrad continues to manufacture sofas of the highest quality and I can assure you, you won't find a better built sofa anywhere else!

My own preference is for large traditional leather sofas and chairs especially in that wonderfully deep dark red. I am very happy to say I found the exact tetradsofa that suited my taste perfectly. However, I have to say that I almost reconsidered when I saw the range ofontemporary designs and some of the fabric covers.

No matter what tetrad sofa I looked at, the same craftsmanship, the same quality is there and you know, almost instinctively, that whatever sofa or chair you choose, it is built to last. One other answer I was looking for related to the levels of presales and postsales service I could expect and Tetrad the company did not disappoint me.

Even though I had chosen one of the more expensive ranges, I was given advice from its suitability and match to my home design and decor to the simple practicality of getting it into my home. If you are like me, when I purchase a quality product that I know has been built to last such as a tetradsofa, I certainly want to know how to look after it.

No problem, I was able to discuss and get very good advice on the care and protection of the different materials used in the tetrad sofas, covers, cushions and even fitting loose covers. I have been extremely fortunate that my lifestyle has allowed me to spend some time in Spain where, as you are probably aware, the extreme heat and humidity can play havoc with furnishings.

After a very quick check with Tetrad, I had the details of the nearest outlet for tetradsofas and, again, I received expert assistance in dealing with these extreme weather conditions compared, for example, to the U.K. Coincidentally, I was talking with friends in Canada recently and they have the same quality outlet for Tetrad sofas in their nearest city.

Are there any drawbacks in considering the purchase of a Tetrad product? When it comes to choosing furniture and furnishings, home décor is, by its very nature, totally dependent on two major factors, personal taste and budget.

It may well be that the quality range of tetrad sofas with their innovative design and extensive range of materials doesn’t suit everyone’s taste or indeed their budget. However, I have yet to find a superior product and I would highly recommend a tetrad sofa to anyone as I did to my friends in Canada.