A majlis sofa can be delivered to Halifax direct from the maker. Sofhu manufactures raised Arabic majlis sets and low floor sofas in Türkiye to your room measurements, from a single row for a rented flat to a full U-shape for a family home, using 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and removable washable covers. Shipping to Nova Scotia is free, and ordering starts with a quote.
- Made by
- Sofhu, manufacturer in Türkiye
- Fit
- Made to your wall measurements
- Foam
- 32 kg/m³ (32 DNS) high-density foam, no springs
- For damp climates
- Zip-off covers, 30°C wash; linen breathes well
- Shipping to Halifax
- Free
- Ordering
- Quote by measurement or WhatsApp
On this page
Two kinds of household in Halifax tend to want a majlis sofa. One is the established family with a house and a long guest list. The other is the newcomer or student in a rented flat who misses sitting the way they sit at home. Sofhu makes Arabic majlis sets and floor sofas for both, to measure, and ships it free from Türkiye to Nova Scotia.
An Arabic majlis in Halifax, a city with a century of Lebanese life
Halifax has the largest Arab community in Atlantic Canada, and Lebanese families are at its centre. They have lived in the city for more than a hundred years, they run many of its restaurants and property businesses, and the city holds a Lebanese festival every year. Syrian families have arrived more recently, and students from the Gulf add to the community.
For a Lebanese or Syrian home, the seating that feels right is usually the Levantine kind: a low, continuous sofa with back cushions along the walls of the reception room. The Levantine Arabic seating page describes where that arrangement comes from and how Sofhu builds it. Students from the Gulf may picture something else, the formal majlis with arm bolsters between places.
Sofhu makes two products that cover these. The Arabic majlis is raised, sofa-height seating built as upholstered units with fixed backs, like the beige velvet set at the top of this page. The Arabic floor sofa is a low cushion set at floor level that packs down and rearranges easily. The words overlap, and the page on jalsa and majlis sorts out which name means what.
Renting or owning: two different orders
How long you will stay in the room should shape what you buy.
| Your situation | What to order | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Rented flat, a year or two | Single row for one wall | Moves easily, fits most rooms |
| Rented house, family visiting | L-shape in modular sections | Can be rearranged later |
| Own home, regular guests | U-shape made to three walls | Uses the whole room |
Whatever the size, one rule is the same. A floor sofa’s seat cushions sit on the floor with back cushions leaning on the wall, a majlis stands against the wall as upholstered units, and neither is freestanding. If you are comparing this with a cheap floor sofa bought online, read ready-made floor sofa or custom majlis before deciding.
Fog, salt air and damp: choose fabric that breathes
In a maritime climate the best cover is one that lets moisture out and comes off for washing. Halifax has a damp maritime climate, and upholstery feels it.
Sofhu’s linen is the natural first choice. The company describes it as porous, with high moisture absorption and a smooth, lint-free surface. Chenille is a good second option because it sheds very little. Velvet is the formal choice and is described as durable and easy to clean, though it should be washed cool and never tumble dried.
Some habits help whatever you choose:
- Lay a rug or carpet under the seating, and keep cushions off a bare floor that feels cold and clammy.
- Tip the seat cushions up from time to time so the underside airs.
- After washing at 30°C, dry the cover completely before it goes back on.
The comparison of velvet, linen and jacquard has more on how each cloth behaves.
Star, medallion or plain
Pattern is the quickest way to make the room yours. The navy floor sofa below carries a cream star motif across the seats, backrests, rug and floor cushions. That star is a Sofhu design, used on many of its sets. Medallion weaves, kilim patterns and plain velvets with a gold line are the other main directions.
Under grey coastal skies strong colour holds up well, so navy, burgundy and deep green are safe choices here. If your room is small or north-facing, a taupe or cream weave with a patterned rug keeps it open. The guide to majlis patterns and motifs shows the options side by side, and the Arabic majlis page explains what a complete set includes.
What is under the cover
Every Sofhu cushion is filled with 32 kg/m³ high-density foam and has no springs. The figure is a density, the weight of foam in a cubic metre, and it is the number most closely tied to how well a seat keeps its height. On a custom order you can ask for the feel to be softer or firmer.
From Türkiye to your door in Nova Scotia
Shipping is free. The set travels vacuum packed in sealed bags, which makes the parcels manageable on a stairway or in an apartment lift. Open the bags by hand and let the foam expand.
Import duty or tax may apply when goods enter Canada, so ask about it with your quote. The general steps are in importing a majlis to Canada.
To start, measure your wall or walls at floor level, photograph the room, and send the measurements for a quote or message Sofhu on WhatsApp. See also the Nova Scotia page and the Canada overview.
