Living room
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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 firstExperts reveal what living room seating styles are going to be big this year
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Stylish and comfortable sofas with hidden storage are hard to come by – but these 6 styles tick all the boxesI 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 quickFrom 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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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
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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
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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?
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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!
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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
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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
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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
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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 spaceThese 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 £3500This 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, IRLI 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 loungeThe ultimate guide to how and where to pick up a stylish and practical coffee table
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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
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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
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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
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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 itThis 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 muchQuick 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 expertsAnd 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 setupI 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 storageI'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 tricksWant to visually stretch your tiny lounge? These are interior experts' top tricks to do so
