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Swyft is increasing their prices from next week – so if you’ve had your eye on their sofa or a sofa bed, now’s the time to commit
You have until Sunday 1st February to take advantage of the lower pricing
By Sara Hesikova
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I’m a Room Decor Editor who loves a good accent chair – these are my 6 go-to brands I always rely on for stylish but reasonably priced armchairs
An accent chair is an easy way to give your home an update
By Sara Hesikova
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33 grey living room ideas – from the best shades for a small living space to how to make it work in a modern lounge
These are the best ways to incorporate this timeless, neutral shade in your living room
By Sara Hesikova
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Sorry sofa beds, I think daybeds are going to be one of 2026's biggest furniture trends – these are six of the best I've seen
Struggling to find a sofa bed you like the look of? A daybed is a *much* more elegant hosting solution
By Amy Lockwood
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Stacey Dooley’s living room is effortlessly cool – this one Scandi feature truly makes it stand out
She's reminded me there's a lot to love about paper lampshades
By Kezia Reynolds
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24 stylish living room colour schemes that will help you inject personality into your lounge
These are the best ways to elevate your living space with classic colour combos and trending shades
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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I asked 7 interior designers how they make a living room feel cosy – these are the 5 non-negotiables they recommend to create a cocooning lounge like a pro
These are the 5 ways all interior designers agree you need to make a living room look and feel cosy
By Sara Hesikova
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Get comfortable because 2026 is all about deep and generous sofas – experts reveal how to embrace the look in your living room
‘They give us a feeling of being cocooned and cosy in our homes’ – this is why deep-seated, generously sized sofas are trending right now
By Sara Hesikova
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These 11 living room trends are going to be all the rage in 2026 – the top styles to give your lounge a contemporary makeover
These are the looks, pieces and finishes set to define your living space in the year ahead
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm entering hibernation mode – these are the 12 cosy homeware buys I'm eyeing up to get my living room ready
It's time for a warming and nurturing makeover
By Rebecca Knight
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Heal's bestselling sofa bed hides a *king-size* sleeping area – and it's on sale for the lowest price I've ever seen it at
There's a good reason this is one of Ideal Home readers' favourite sofa beds
By Amy Lockwood
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I bought my sofa for half price in a winter sale – and I've rounded up the sofa sales I'm seriously impressed by, so you can too
If I didn't already own my dream sofa, I'd be browsing these myself
By Sara Hesikova
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I've spent the last 5 years writing about sofa beds – these are the best times of year to shop if you want a bargain
And one of them is right now in the January sales
By Amy Lockwood
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Habitat just slashed the price of its designer-look sofa bed – comfortable and stylish, it's a top-seller for a reason
Don't miss out on this bargain price
By Rebecca Knight
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Most popular sofa of 2025 – this is the sofa style you couldn’t stop looking at this year
This is the sofa that you (and I) clicked on and bought the most in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the sofa trends that are set to go out of style in 2026 – and I think some might surprise you
Experts reveal the living room seating looks that are best left in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
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I'm not surprised this is the most popular sofa bed of 2025 – stylish *and* practical, it's Ideal Home readers' clear favourite
It's the sofa bed that all the best-dressed homes have chosen
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Tamara Kelly
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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 this year
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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Where to buy quick delivery sofas – the 9 brands and retailers that can guarantee your new sofa will arrive before Christmas
This is where to shop for sofas if you’re short on time and need it to arrive by Christmas
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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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?
By Sara Hesikova


