Habitat
Habitat is a design-led furniture brand founded by Sir Terence Conran in 1964, now owned by Sainsbury's (Argos). Once a pioneer of accessible modern design on the British high street, they continue to offer contemporary sofas with clean lines and bold colours at mid-to-high price points. With 3 standalone showrooms plus availability through Argos, Habitat targets younger design enthusiasts looking for stylish pieces that punch above their price range.
Benny's Verdict
“Habitat was once the revolutionary force that made modern design accessible to ordinary Brits — Terence Conran's original baby before The Conran Shop went upmarket. The brand's had more lives than a cat: independent icon, Ikea subsidiary, Homebase disaster, and now a Sainsbury's online label. The current range is decent enough for the price, but buying a 'Habitat sofa' in 2026 isn't quite the same as it was in 1964.”
Legendary name, currently living its quietest life
Available Online
Habitat sells sofas online only and does not currently have physical showrooms in the UK.
Shop Habitat Online →Brand Details
- Founded
- 1964
- Headquarters
- London, UK
- Made in UK
- No
- Customisation
- low
- Warranty
- 10 years frame, 2 years fabric (standard); 15 years frame (made-to-order)
- After-Sales
- Basic
- Trustpilot
- ★ 4.5 / 5— Mixed
- Style Focus
- Modern, playful design
- Delivery Type
- Argos/Home Delivery for big items
- Finance
- Finance via Argos Card: 0% interest for 12 months on furniture £199+, or 18/24 months on £199+, or 36 months on £499+. Also Argos Pay: buy now pay later with 3-12 months 0% interest. All subject to credit status.
Returns Policy
- Return Period
- 30 days
- Conditions
- Returns accepted within 30 days. Items can be returned to any Argos store or Argos within Sainsbury's. Large home-delivered items incur a non-refundable collection charge of £30 (unless faulty or supplier-delivered). Refunds processed within 14 days of receiving the item.
What Makes Them Unique
Contemporary design + brand legacy
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ProperSofa is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by Habitat. Information sourced from publicly available data, last verified 2026-02-18. Ratings and opinions are those of the ProperSofa editorial team.