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I’ve tried Instagram’s most viral sofa IRL – it transforms into one of the most comfortable and innovative sofa beds I’ve ever sat on
The OMHU Teddy sofa is all over my Instagram feed – so I just had to give it a try!
By Sara Hesikova
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Rochelle Humes’ living room seating is ‘sofa goals’, and I found an almost identical high street alternative for under £1000
You can now get the singer and TV presenter's modular sofa of dreams for less thanks to DUSK
By Sara Hesikova
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Interior experts warn these 5 mistakes can make your sofa look cheap – this is how to avoid and reverse them
This is what could be making your sofa look cheap without you even realising
By Sara Hesikova
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I finally got my hands on the sellout Morris & Co armchair from Habitat, and it looks even better in person
It's back in stock, and well worth the wait
By Rebecca Knight
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Cinema sofas are this year's breakout furniture trend, but are you a fan of this controversial sofa style?
Let us know in the comments
By Rebecca Knight
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Wooden sofas may sound uncomfortable but that couldn’t be further from the truth – and if you're not convinced, this Dunelm version will change your mind
This is one of the most unexpected sofa trends
By Sara Hesikova
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6 genius IKEA living room hacks – this is how to upgrade your flatpack furniture and elevate your lounge like a pro
Give your living space a budget-friendly update with these IKEA stapes
By Sara Hesikova
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Living room paint ideas – 27 easy ways to bring your lounge to life with stylish and creative colours and techniques
Want to give your living space a makeover without spending too much? Paint is the way to go
By Jennifer Ebert
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Michelle Keegan is nailing this year’s biggest sofa trend – her curved seating choice is the secret to creating a welcoming living room
Michelle Keegan's understated style and curved sofa creates the most relaxing space
By Kezia Reynolds
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Show your favourite furniture some love with a refresh this spring
Bring new life to your home with help from Plumbs
By Ideal Home
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I'm seeing this sofa pop up everywhere – this is how to make it work for your living room
The curved sofa trend is everywhere right now, but how practical is it for everyday life?
By Sara Hesikova
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These are the 3 living room colours out of style in 2025 – and the new shades replacing them
Don't redecorate your living room without checking what colours we're saying goodbye to this year
By Holly Walsh
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Why a stylish sofa cover might be the one thing your living room is lacking
How Nolan Interior can help your sofas look better and last longer
By Ideal Home
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Budget living room ideas – 23 ways to give your lounge an update without breaking the bank
Want a new look for your living room without spending too much? These tips are sure to help
By Alison Davidson
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Green living room ideas – 19 stylish ways to inject this soothing, nature-inspired colour into your lounge
Green is undoubtedly one of the most timeless living room shades – but this is how to do it best
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make your sofa look better in 10 minutes – the 6 things experts do to elevate the look of their sofa when they’re short on time
Whether your sofa needs an uplift or you're expecting guests, this is how to give your sofa a bit of last-minute TLC
By Sara Hesikova
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Hygge living room ideas — 6 ways to warm up your home with this Danish concept and cosy aesthetic
Hunker down until summer finally arrives with these warming ideas
By Rebecca Knight
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Victoria Beckham's dressing room sofa nails the 'new green' trend for 2025 — it's set to be the hottest shade of the season
Green sofas are going nowhere in 2025, but they're getting a new on-trend spin
By Kezia Reynolds
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5 things I always add to a living room to instantly make it look better, as a professional home stylist
I always have these items on hand for living room photo shoots – here's how you can use them in your own home
By Laurie Davidson
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13 sophisticated pink living room ideas to inject your lounge with this new calming neutral
Who says pink needs to be sweet or over the top? Pink is currently one of the most popular living room shades, ranging from muted tones to earthy hues
By Jennifer Ebert
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The 2-2-1 styling rule is a fool-proof way to make your sofa look professionally styled – interior pros say it’s ‘easy to follow and hard to get wrong’
Is this sofa styling rule the best way to position your cushions? It's certainly the easiest
By Sara Hesikova
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6 experts tricks for decorating small living room walls that will make your tiny lounge appear bigger
This is how to decorate your small living room walls without making the space look cluttered
By Sara Hesikova
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Grey living room ideas – 44 ways to make this timeless, neutral colour work for your lounge in 2025
Grey might be a living room colour fading in popularity but that doesn't mean you can't (or shouldn't) make it work in your lounge
By Amy Cutmore
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10 living room trends that should be on your radar in 2025 – the fresh styles that will transform your lounge
These popular looks are bound to keep your lounge looking fresh and up to date
By Sara Hesikova
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Swivel chairs are the emerging trend taking over 2025 – I sat on 40 different versions to find the best for timeless style and comfort
Thinking of putting a swivel chair in your living room? From the 40 I've tried, these 6 are the ones I'd recommend
By Sara Hesikova
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Experts reveal the number of light sources you should have in a living room to nail the layered lighting trend – the number surprised even me
This is the magic number of light sources you should have in a living room to transform a space with layered lighting, according to interior experts
By Sara Hesikova
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Sofa colour trends 2025 – the 6 hottest shades to inject into your living room
From the bold to the cosy, these are the colours you’ll be covering your sofa with this year
By Sara Hesikova


