You can order a majlis sofa in Saskatoon without a local supplier. Sofhu, the manufacturer, makes majlis sofas and Arabic floor sofas in Türkiye to your wall measurements and ships it free to Saskatchewan. A detached house with a basement usually has the wall length for an L or U shape. Sets come with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and zippered washable covers, in velvet or chenille for winter.
- Made by
- Sofhu, manufacturer, in Türkiye
- In Saskatoon
- No shop or stock; made to order, delivered
- Usual room
- Basement or main-floor living room of a detached house
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS) high-density foam, no springs
- Covers
- Zippered, removable; washable at 30°C per Sofhu
- Shipping
- Free worldwide, including Saskatchewan
On this page
Saskatoon’s Muslim and Arab community is small and growing. People have come to study, to work and through recent immigration, and they have brought the habit of hosting on a majlis with them. Buying one here is a matter of ordering from a distance. This page covers how to order a majlis sofa in Saskatoon from Sofhu, the manufacturer, and what to choose for a prairie house and a prairie winter.
Sofhu makes two products under that name. The Arabic majlis is raised: sofa-height upholstered units with a solid base, fixed backs and arm bolsters. The Arabic floor sofa is low: a seat mattress near the floor with loose back cushions, an ottoman and floor pillows. Both are shown below, each named.
Ordering a majlis sofa in Saskatoon from a distance
Sofhu has no shop, agent or stock in Saskatchewan. It makes each set to order in Türkiye and ships it free to the customer’s door. The process replaces the shop visit with three things.
- Your measurements. The set is cut to your walls, so the plan starts with a tape measure.
- Photos of finished rooms. You choose a design from sets Sofhu has already made.
- A video call. Sofhu’s designers can go through layout, fabric and colour with you.
The step-by-step version is in how to order a custom majlis online.
The basement as the gathering room
Many homes here are detached houses with basements, and the basement is often where a full set fits. It has the long walls a majlis needs, and it is the room where a large group can sit late without disturbing the rest of the house.
The grey and gold floor sofa above is a U-shape with rug, ottoman and floor cushions. Three walls of seating, with the centre open, is the layout that seats the most people.
Before you measure, look for what breaks up the walls: the stairs, the furnace and water-heater room, a support post, a window well. Floor sofas are not freestanding and each run needs a wall behind it, so a broken wall usually turns a U into an L. Basement majlis ideas has plans for each case.
If the set is going on the main floor, the gold velvet majlis at the top of this page shows the idea: seating along three walls of a living room, with the rug left clear.
Choosing for a very cold, dry winter
Saskatoon winters are very cold and dry, and the furnace runs for months. Two choices follow from that.
A warm cover. Velvet and chenille feel warm when you sit down, and Sofhu’s suede-look fabric is described as a good option for autumn and winter. Linen is breathable and cool, a summer fabric.
A rug that covers the floor. On a basement slab the rug does as much for comfort as the seat.
The red kilim-pattern floor sofa above, an L, comes with an ottoman and three floor cushions. Strong pattern and deep colour give a basement the warmth it lacks in daylight. For help with palettes, see how to choose majlis colours.
As for the filling, Sofhu uses 32 kg/m³ high-density foam with no springs. Denser foam generally keeps its height and support longer than light foam. It does not have to feel hard: on a custom order you can ask for a softer or firmer seat.
Starting small
Not every household is ready for a full room. Newcomers who rent, students and families waiting to buy can begin with one wall.
A single row is a complete piece of furniture: seat, backrests and armrests. An ottoman and floor cushions add places. Because the pieces are separate, they can be rearranged when you move.
A raised option for those who prefer it
Some guests find it hard to get down to the floor and up again. The Arabic majlis sits at sofa height, and Sofhu also builds seating on a wooden frame.
The white-framed L above has navy velvet cushions, a table and an ottoman. It sits higher than a floor set and suits a household where older relatives visit often.
What arrives, and how
The set is vacuum packed and travels as separate pieces. When it arrives:
- Open the sealed bags by hand. Do not use a knife near the fabric.
- Lay the pieces flat and let the foam expand.
- Place the seats against the wall, then the backrests and armrests.
All covers are zippered and removable, and Sofhu states they can be machine washed at 30°C. More detail is in how a majlis is packed and delivered.
Shipping is free. Duty or tax may apply on import depending on the destination, so ask Sofhu before you order. Importing a majlis to Canada explains what the official sources say.
Where to go next
Province-wide notes are on Arabic majlis in Saskatchewan, and the existing page on Arabic majlises in Canada covers the country. For the range itself, see Arabic sofa sets.
Get a quote by measurement or send your wall lengths on WhatsApp.
