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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 ChristmasThis 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 FridayIf 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 homeWould you ditch your traditional coffee table for this as the former Spice Girl has?
By Sara Hesikova
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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 hostingThere's even the option of *next-day* delivery!
By Amy Lockwood
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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
By Lisa Fazzani
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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 hostingIf you have family and friends staying this festive season, this could be the extra seating and sleeping space you need
By Amy Lockwood
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I love trying out new sofas – and these are the latest sofa designs and new brands that impressed me this seasonIt's been an autumn filled with sofa launches – and these are the ones I think should be on your radar
By Sara Hesikova
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I made an expensive mistake when buying my sofa bed – this is what I wish I knew before I spent £800How to avoid your guests choosing to sleep on the floor
By Amy Lockwood
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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'
By Amy Lockwood
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Superstar Robbie Williams has designed a chair specifically for 'introverts' – but it will set you back almost £3500This furniture launch wasn't on our 2025 bingo card
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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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, IRLI visited the new store and got to see it in person on launch day
By Sara Hesikova
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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 loungeThe ultimate guide to how and where to pick up a stylish and practical coffee table
By Sara Hesikova
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I love my modular sofa – but these are the 5 things I wish I knew before I bought itDon't make the same mistakes as me
By Sara Hesikova
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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 glowDon't keep making the mistake I was
By Rebecca Knight
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I just discovered Loaf has launched two new flatpack sofa beds – they're ideal for anyone with awkward delivery accessMy two favourite Loaf sofas are now available as sofa beds, not that you'd ever guess there was a mattress hiding inside them
By Amy Lockwood
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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 roomThis is how to position your sofa and rug to anchor your living room's seating area
By Sara Hesikova
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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 muchQuick fixes to transform a firm or lumpy sofa
By Sara Hesikova
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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 expertsAnd it works!
By Sara Hesikova
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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 setupI can't stop thinking about this Swyft x Morris & Co sofa bed
By Amy Lockwood
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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 storageI'm impressed
By Amy Lockwood
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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 tricksWant to visually stretch your tiny lounge? These are interior experts' top tricks to do so
By Sara Hesikova
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Will Japandi rule your living room in 2026? Interior experts weigh inThis is how the trend and timeless design style is set to evolve
By Sara Hesikova
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A Japandi Living RoomDiscover the key design ingredients for a living space that's the perfect blend of cosy and minimal
By Pip Rich
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This sofa bed is so comfy that I've been tempted to use it instead of my actual bedLooks smart, unfolds to a full double, and is secretly the comfiest sleep spot in my home
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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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 solutionI recommend this flatpack sofa bed to anyone struggling with awkward access
By Amy Lockwood


