Living room
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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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John Lewis's £349 sofa bed is the answer to affordable hosting – its 5-star reviewers agree it's 'exceptional value for money'
'Exactly what I wanted, at a great price'
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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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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
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These are the best chair beds for hosting overnight guests if you have limited space
8 best chair beds for sitting and sleeping – space-saving overnight hosting solutions tried and tested by the Ideal Home team
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How to make an uncomfortable sofa comfier – experts share their quick fixes to make your seating feel better without spending too much
Quick fixes to transform a firm or lumpy sofa
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'It makes the room feel more dynamic and considered’ – this sofa positioning tip always comes up when I speak to interior experts
And it works!
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14 best sofas – I’ve tried over 200 sofas and these are the most comfortable and stylish ones I’ve sat on
From budget to luxury, corner to storage sofas, this guide to best sofas has the perfect one for everybody
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I don't need *any* more furniture, but this super-pretty Morris & Co sofa bed just made me rethink my living room setup
I can't stop thinking about this Swyft x Morris & Co sofa bed
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Is this the perfect sofa bed? IKEA's new £650 launch turns into a full-size bed for two *and* has hidden storage
I'm impressed
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How to make a small living room look and feel bigger – 19 ways to expand your space with clever colour, curtain, sofa and mirror tricks
Want to visually stretch your tiny lounge? These are interior experts' top tricks to do so
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Will Japandi rule your living room in 2026? Interior experts weigh in
This is how the trend and timeless design style is set to evolve
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This sofa bed is so comfy that I've been tempted to use it instead of my actual bed
Looks smart, unfolds to a full double, and is secretly the comfiest sleep spot in my home
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'I spent hours looking for a sofa bed that would get through the door of my flat' – this flatpack design is the solution
I recommend this flatpack sofa bed to anyone struggling with awkward access
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I just discovered this stylish Next sofa bed *and* it's under £500 – no wonder savvy shoppers are snapping it up
The sofa bed that's proving a hit ahead of hosting season
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'You'd never know it was a sofa bed' – Loaf's new solution for hosting overnight guests is brilliantly disguised
No one will ever guess these stylish sofas hide a pull-out mattress inside
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Small living room ideas – take inspiration from these 50 stylish yet compact lounges and turn your own into a standout space
This is how to make the most of every inch of a small living room and make it look elevated at the same time
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‘It has that chameleon-like ability’ – every expert I asked agrees this is one of the best rug colours for a living room
A beige rug might just be what your living room needs – experts reveal how to make it work in your lounge
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How to plan a small living room – 14 questions experts say you should consider to make the most of a tiny lounge
A step-by-step guide to designing a small living room like a pro
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John Lewis has launched what I think is the most stylish sofa bed on the market – *and* it promises to be comfortable
I think this trend-setting sofa bed is one of the most stylish you can buy
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Are IKEA sofa beds worth it? I tested the entire range, and these are the 3 that convinced me they are
These are the IKEA sofa beds I would shop
