
Varun Kant
Country Head
India’s furniture and home furnishings market is growing at double-digit CAGR, outpacing global averages. Rising incomes, urbanization, nuclear family setups and shorter replacement cycles are driving strong demand, making this the right time for entrepreneurs to enter. However, the industry struggles with pressing key challenges.
For instance, many brands emphasize flashy features over quality, leading to a gap between showroom appeal and real usage. Furthermore, transparency is low since furniture is concealed, leaving customers uncertain about what they buy.
This is where Homestolife stands apart. With nearly five decades of expertise, it manufactures on the same global-standard lines supplying Europe and the US, ensuring consumers enjoy world-class quality, durability and design.

A Noteworthy Journey
Homestolife was established back in 2023 in India with one store in Mumbai. And today, it has grown to 27 stores in 15 cities across India due to its sheer competency in the field. Additionally, the company plans to reach 40 large-format stores in 23 cities by year-end and expand to the top 50 cities in India by 2027.
The goal is to become one of the largest furniture retail companies in India with technology playing a central role in this growth. Since furniture is a high-ticket business, operational break-even can typically be achieved within a few months.
Furthermore, the company has built customized CRM solution to manage the customer journey end-to-end, from lead registration to promotions and quick quotations. Customers remain within the brand’s data ecosystem ensuring consistent engagement.
Fostering Optimal Design & Durability
Homestolife is recognized for sofas and recliners, backed by 49 years of manufacturing expertise. The brand has evolved with changing trends, ensuring designs match global requirements. Modern customers expect features like massagers, ventilation and wine coolers, making sofas the centerpiece of the home.
The organization delivers world-class manufacturing, top-notch designs, and products built to last. A 10-year warranty on frames reinforces durability. “We craft sofas that adapt to your space, ensuring a perfect fit without compromise”, says Varun Kant, Country Head, Homestolife. Adding to this, the organization embeds sustainability at every stage of op erations.
Wood and leather are responsibly sourced from certified vendors, with compliance to stringent EU, UK and US standards. The company also uses fabric made from recycled PET bottles, with 37 bottles creating material for one seat.
Unlike low-cost sofas that last only 2–3 years, Homestolife products are designed for longevity. The company also optimizes space efficiency by packing up to 105 seats in a single container, reducing transportation-related carbon footprint. This approach ensures durability, recycling and efficient logistics.
A Comprehensive Franchise Training
Homestolife provides franchise partners with complete tools, training and resources for success. For newcomers outside the furniture industry, the company offers turnkey store setup support, from location selection and layout design to launch planning.
Also to note, comprehensive training is provided for sales staff, managers and partners on product knowledge, sales skills and customer service. Centralized marketing support covers digital campaigns and launch promotions, while partners handle only local awareness. A dedicated software integrates billing, inventory and supply chain for smooth operations.
We craft sofas that adapt to your space, ensuring a perfect fit without compromise
Franchisees also receive one-on-one mentorship, including performance reviews and guidance on staffing decisions. For existing furniture retailers, the brand helps them upgrade from mass to premium segments by creating a premium in-store atmosphere. And with over 300 new designs launched globally every year and Indian market selections refreshed every six months, stores remain updated and appealing. This holistic system ensures both new entrants and experienced retailers can thrive.

Facilitating Seamless Operations
The brand follows a partner-first approach, ensuring franchise partners’ problems are addressed as customer problems. The team supports from the start by checking store locations, analyzing nearby performance and guiding on layouts as per brand and market needs. Furthermore, staff receive robust training to maintain consistent customer experience across all stores.
Partners are relieved from heavy inventory costs since the company stocks back up products, requiring only display inventory at stores. A toll-free service center handles customer complaints centrally, reducing store-level issues. This comprehensive support ensures smooth operations, partner success and high customer satisfaction.
The Path Ahead
Homestolife envisions “a sofa for every home” and aims to expand into the top 50 Indian cities by 2027, covering metros as well as tier-II and tier-III markets. Beyond sofas, it plans to introduce new product categories such as dining, storage and tables, while embedding smart features and sustainability across its portfolio.
Technology will drive growth, with AI-powered bots to monitor sales performance and customer-facing chatbots for seamless support. Varun concludes by stating “For Homestolife, franchising is more than expansion, it is about building trusted partnerships, aligning ambitions and delivering quality, comfort and design to every household”.
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