Living room
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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 radarRun, don't walk
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5 tricks that will keep a south-facing living room cool – even in a surprise heatwaveKeep your cool
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‘It will create a sense of balance and proportionality’ – if you’re buying a living room mirror, this is the sizing rule to followExperts swear by this living room mirror sizing rule to get the proportions just right
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‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinationsThese are the sofa and wall colour pairings that will effortlessly elevate your living space
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This £12 Amazon buy made my sofa bed so much more comfortable for guests - I just wish I'd bought them soonerThis quick fix gives the illusion of a proper bed
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IKEA's new sofa bed is what I'd buy for my own home as a sofa bed expert – it's the ideal choice for a small spaceThis budget-friendly sofa bed is my top pick if, like me, you're short on floor space
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‘This is just the best’ – Richard E. Grant redecorated his snug with this statement shade and fans are obsessed‘It’s a fearless choice that instantly makes the space feel cocooning and joyful’
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'It’s an icon in the making!' – John Lewis' new showstopping sofa is one of the best designs from the brand to dateI fell in love with this new John Lewis sofa the minute I saw it
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I asked 8 interior designers what you shouldn’t put in a small living room – these 3 things kept coming upThe pros reveal what to avoid and what to do instead
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'All our guests comment on how comfortable it is' – Habitat's new sofa bed looks designer without the price tagIt's a miracle – a sofa bed that's affordable *and* comfortable enough for sitting and sleeping
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Experts reveal why you should invest in a sofa bed ahead of the next heatwave – 'this might be your best bet during extreme heat'If your bedroom gets too hot during the summer months, this could be the heatwave solution you need
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‘It makes your living room feel more connected and comfortable’ – the 4-inch seating rule is the trick interior designers have been using for yearsThe rule of thumb that designers always follow when it comes to living room seating
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Sofa colours to avoid – these are the 3 shades experts recommend to steer clear of, and the ones you should go for insteadThese are the colours that experts say you might want to avoid for practicality and timelessness
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What is the best flooring for a busy family room? I asked 8 experts and these are the 2 styles they kept recommendingBoth practical and pleasing to the eye
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I’m a room decor editor with expensive taste on a high-street budget – and this H&M lounge chair is the best thing I’ve seen all seasonIt's shot straight to the top of my wishlist
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12 common family living room mistakes that experts warn against – this is what to do instead to create a cosy, stylish and practical family living spaceThese are the errors you should avoid at all costs for an elevated yet practical family living room for the the whole fam to enjoy
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EastEnders star Lacey Turner's olive green living room is a masterclass in cosy luxury – and I’ve found a Farrow & Ball colour matchI haven't been able to stop thinking about this stunning colour
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These 10 child-friendly sofa ideas will survive your little ones’ sticky fingers and jumping around – they balance practicality and style perfectlyIf you've got children, investing in these sofas will save you a lot of headaches in the future
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Open-plan living room ideas – 29 ways to lay out, zone and decorate your living space for an airy yet comfortable look and feelThis is how to best approach arranging and decorating an open-plan lounge in order to elevate the space
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Predicting bestsellers is part of my job – and this new £170 Dunelm chair is a sellout piece in the makingEverybody was obsessed with the Finn chair at the preview of Dunelm’s autumn/winter 2025 collection – and it just dropped online!
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The rug shape and sofa style pairings interior experts use to instantly elevate a living room – it's a foolproof trick for a stylish roomWhat rug shape should you get based on the style of your sofa?
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5 affordable ways to make your living room lighting look much more expensive than it actually isHow to elevate your living room lighting – experts share top tips to level up your lighting game without breaking the bank
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Ideal Home Awards 2025 winners for Living Rooms – find out which brands and designs got our editors’ stamp of approval this yearThese are the brands and designs to watch – the best of the best that have impressed the judges the most this year
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21 budget-savvy ways to redecorate for free – give your home a refresh without spending a single pennyThese are the best ways to give your home a much needed update if you're working with no budget
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Take your sofa from drab to fab with the revamp you've been searching forHow Plumbs can give your well-loved furniture the wow-factor
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Can you take a sofa to the tip? You can, but these methods might be better suited to youGetting rid of your old sofa doesn't have to be complicated
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Move over Hendricks! Habitat’s launched 4 new made-to-order sofa styles – and this curved design is set to become an iconMy favourite curved sofa I spotted at the Habitat press show has finally dropped – along with 3 other new made-to-order sofa styles
