Living room
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I’ve tried nearly 100 modular sofas – these are the best designs and brands I’d recommend, including the one I chose for my own living room
After spending hours trying various modular sofas across 30 showrooms, these are the ones I was impressed with the most
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36 cosy living room ideas to turn your lounge into a warming and cocooning refuge from the cold winter months
‘Cosiness comes from depth, texture and atmosphere’ – these are the top expert-approved ways to create a comfortable and soothing lounge
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'It's the comfiest sofa we’ve ever made’ – Swyft's new modular 'cloud sofa' promises to live up to the name with a soft, sink-in design
It looks and sounds like a pillowy dream
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These are the 6 biggest sofa trends of 2026 you should know about – if you’re looking to invest in a new sofa anytime soon, read this first
Experts reveal what living room seating styles are going to be big next year
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Where to buy a sofa – I’ve tried over 200 sofas and these are the 13 brands I trust the most
As a Room Decor editor, I’ve spent over 30 hours testing sofas – and these are the brands and retailers I would buy my sofa from
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Stylish and comfortable sofas with hidden storage are hard to come by – but these 6 styles tick all the boxes
I found the best storage sofas so that you don’t have to
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The best artificial Christmas trees are quickly selling out – these are the top-rated ones still available today, but be quick
From John Lewis to The White Company, these are the 11 best fake Christmas trees for every budget that you can shop now
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I write about sofas day in day out – these are the best times of the year to buy a new sofa, backed by experts (it's how I got mine half price)
And yes, Black Friday is one of them
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Argos has just quietly slashed the price of its bestselling sofa bed to only £99 – it's the best Black Friday deal I've seen
*And* you can get it delivered in time for Christmas hosting
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I've found 3 alternatives to IKEA's LYCKSELE LÖVÅS sofa bed – and unlike IKEA's bestseller, they're all on sale this Black Friday
If you want to save money, these Black Friday sofa bed deals can help
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Victoria Beckham has adopted this seemingly impractical coffee table trend – but interior experts are on board and reveal how it can work in every home
Would you ditch your traditional coffee table for this as the former Spice Girl has?
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I thought I'd left it too late to order a sofa bed in time for Christmas – this is where you can still buy one in time for festive hosting
There's even the option of *next-day* delivery!
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Small living room fireplace ideas – 18 ways to make a stylish statement without overwhelming your petite living space
‘Use the fireplace as the anchor of your design and build around it’ – top small living room fireplace ideas that experts swear by
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Aldi is launching a £34.99 sofa bed – there's a catch, but it could still be the answer to Christmas hosting
If you have family and friends staying this festive season, this could be the extra seating and sleeping space you need
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I love trying out new sofas – and these are the latest sofa designs and new brands that impressed me this season
It's been an autumn filled with sofa launches – and these are the ones I think should be on your radar
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I made an expensive mistake when buying my sofa bed – this is what I wish I knew before I spent £800
How to avoid your guests choosing to sleep on the floor
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12 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Habitat, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
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‘In a smaller space, lighting has to work harder’ – experts reveal how to choose the best lighting for a small living room to open up the space
These are experts' top tips on choosing the right lamps and light fixtures, along with the best styles to go for in a compact lounge
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Superstar Robbie Williams has designed a chair specifically for 'introverts' – but it will set you back almost £3500
This furniture launch wasn't on our 2025 bingo card
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Narrow living room ideas – 12 ways to make your long and awkward lounge appear wider and more balanced
‘In a narrow space, proportion is everything’ – experts reveal their top tips on how to make a narrow living space look less awkward
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Finally! Swyft has opened its first standalone store – now you can test all the most popular sofas and sofa beds in one place, IRL
I visited the new store and got to see it in person on launch day
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How to choose the best coffee table for your small living room – experts reveal the 5 best styles for a tiny lounge
The ultimate guide to how and where to pick up a stylish and practical coffee table
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I love my modular sofa – but these are the 5 things I wish I knew before I bought it
Don't make the same mistakes as me
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I've been buying the wrong size table lamps for years – this is the golden rule lighting experts follow to create a warm and flattering glow
Don't keep making the mistake I was
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I just discovered Loaf has launched two new flatpack sofa beds – they're ideal for anyone with awkward delivery access
My two favourite Loaf sofas are now available as sofa beds, not that you'd ever guess there was a mattress hiding inside them
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'It really does make sense' – the timeless interior rule experts always recommend for styling a rug and sofa in a living room
This is how to position your sofa and rug to anchor your living room's seating area
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I don’t get impressed by a sofa design easily – but this Next modular sofa with built-in storage has done it
This is the sofa I’d be tempted to buy if I didn’t already have one I love
