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Living room feature wall ideas – 21 ways to create a standout focal point in your loungeA feature wall is how you can anchor your living room and create a statement with a wow factor
By Lisa Fazzani
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Scandinavian living room ideas – 8 ways to nail the Scandis’ signature minimalist yet cosy style in your lounge8 ways to take inspiration from one of the most stylish parts of the world and recreate the look in your living room
By Sara Hesikova
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How to stop sofa cushions from sliding – 4 ways to keep your living room seating in place and looking neatAre your sofa cushions regularly sliding off? This is how to help them stay put
By Sara Hesikova
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Air bed vs sofa bed - How to choose the right option for your space and your guestsAir beds and sofa beds are ideal for guests, but is one better than the other?
By Lauren Bradbury
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How to make a sofa bed more comfortable - 7 ways to make your guests feel like they're sleeping on a hotel-worthy bedWhether it's for you or guests these are our top tips to up the comfort levels of your sofa bed
By Zoë Phillimore
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I'm a sleep editor and these are the 3 things I wish I'd known before buying a sofa bedWhat I wish I'd known before I bought a sofa bed, and what I'd do differently next time
By Amy Lockwood
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How to hide TV wires – 5 ways to eliminate messy cords from your living room for a clean and seamless lookMessy cables, be gone!
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean a sofa bed – top hacks for tackling stains and everyday cleaning for an immaculate couchOur (almost) foolproof guide tackles everything from spot cleaning stains to vacuuming upholstery
By Amy Cutmore
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Should your rug be lighter or darker than the sofa? Interior experts reveal how to strike the perfect balanceExperts share their tips on creating the right contrast in your living room to elevate your space
By Sara Hesikova
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Can you sleep on a sofa bed every night? This is what to know before considering itSofa beds can be comfortable, but they're not designed to replace a bed
By Zoë Phillimore
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What is a click clack sofa bed? What you need to know about this affordable optionThis popular model is easy on the wallet and scores highly on style points too
By Zoë Phillimore
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4 rules interior designers always use to plan the perfect living room layout - these tried-and-tested tricks work every timeFailproof design rules that interior specialists swear by for living room layouts
By Katie Sims
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30 modern living room ideas for a clean and contemporary space that’s comfortable at the same timeThis is how to update your lounge for a contemporary look in tune with modern living
By Tamara Kelly
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The 9 sofa bed buying mistakes to avoid at all costs - pitfalls that could turn a dream purchase into a nightmareDon't lose sleep over your sofa bed choice – from mechanisms to measurements, here's how to get it right
By Amy Cutmore
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Burnt orange is the new furniture colour to embrace – this is why it's everywhere right nowThe rich and juicy trend we're loving
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Where to place a sofa for feng shui - key factors to consider for promoting harmony in the living roomIf you're striving for balance and harmony in your living room, here's where your sofa should be
By Katie Sims
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How to brighten a dark living room – 6 ways to make a dingy lounge feel light and airyExperts advise how to lighten up a dark living room with the help of paint, the right materials and more
By Sara Hesikova
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27 living room wallpaper ideas to liven up your lounge with the help of pattern and colourInterior experts' top tips how to bring the wow factor into your living room with the help of wallpaper
By Holly Walsh
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Will a modular sofa future-proof your living room? Experts reveal if this emerging trend is worth investing inAre modular sofas the future of living room seating or just a passing trend?
By Sara Hesikova
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How to maximise family room seating - five ways to create space for everyone to sit in a living roomFamily room feeling short on space? These expert tips are essential for getting the most out of your seating ideas
By Katie Sims
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26 family living room ideas to turn your lounge into an inviting and functional space for adults and children alikeHow to design a lounge for the whole family to enjoy
By Michela Colling
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Fans are in love with Stanley Tucci's chair - and we've found a similar version for £1000s lessThe iconic design without the scary price tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to tidy a family living room fast - transform your space from chaos to calm in record timeWith these speedy tips, your family living room will be neat as a pin in no time
By Katie Sims
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This £50 Homebase side table looks just like another design that’s over five times its price – and we couldn’t keep it to ourselvesWe've already added it to basket
By Sara Hesikova
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I've been an interiors editor for over 20 years, and I predict this is the hottest new colour trend for sofasYou heard it here first
By Heather Young
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5 sofa styles to avoid in a family living room – the styles experts warn will spell disaster for busy familiesAvoid choosing these sofa styles in a family lounge, warn experts – these are the styles you should be investing in instead
By Sara Hesikova
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I tested Cocoon's smallest three-seater sofa bed – it allowed me to sleep two guests in my tiny spare roomOur Cocoon sofa bed review finds the Alice three-seater a great option for those who are tight on space. Plus, it's *actually* comfortable to sleep on
By Millie Fender


