Living room
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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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‘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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'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
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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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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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A Japandi Living Room
Discover the key design ingredients for a living space that's the perfect blend of cosy and minimal
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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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‘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
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‘I bought three’ – Dunelm is having a huge sale right now but the cult Beatrice chair bed is the only thing you need on your radar
Run, don't walk
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5 tricks that will keep a south-facing living room cool – even in a surprise heatwave
Keep your cool
