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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
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7 colour combinations interior experts use to make a living room look expensiveThese are the best colour pairings to make your living room appear more luxurious and elevated, no matter how big or small
By Sara Hesikova
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Interior experts share the golden rule for how much space you should be leaving between your sofa and the coffee tableThis is the golden rule interior experts use to correctly space a coffee table from a sofa for a comfortable experience
By Sara Hesikova
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The 2:3 interior design rule is the pros’ secret weapon to creating an elegant living room – this is how the golden ratio worksWhat is the 2:3 interior design rule? Interior experts reveal how to use the golden ratio for a well-balanced living room
By Sara Hesikova
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Courtney Cox has just made grey living room's cool again - it's all down to getting these four decorating choices rightWe asked home decor experts to help us decode the secrets of Courteney Cox's modern grey living room
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Solomon's brand new furniture range with ScS lets you get the Pickle Cottage look in your own homeOur living rooms are about to get a serious style upgrade
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This is how experts effectively remove oil stains from fabric sofas without leaving a traceThe expert-approved guide to successfully getting rid of oil stains from a sofa
By Sara Hesikova
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The 18-inch rug rule is the clever trick to choose the right size rug for your living room – here's how it worksIf you need a helpful starting point when buying a new rug this is the rule to stick too
By Sara Hesikova
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Living room alcove ideas – 10 clever ways to unlock the full potential of these tricky spacesTransform those awkward nooks in your living room into a stylish feature
By Linda Clayton
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6 affordable ways to make your living room curtains look much more expensive than they are‘Luxuriously finished windows don’t have to demand high prices’ say experts
By Sara Hesikova
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Should you put a sofa in a kitchen? Experts explain whether it's a faux-pas or the cherry on topIs this just a cosy seating arrangement that should be left to the living room?
By Louise Oliphant
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How to make living room ceilings look higher – 9 tricks used by interior designersMake your living space feel bigger and grander with these clever design ideas
By Eilidh Williams
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Dunelm’s cult striped Beatrice snuggle chair now has a matching storage ottoman – it’s already selling outOur favourite Beatrice snuggle chair has a new matching friend
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat's bestselling rattan garden sofa set is currently on sale for less than £300 at ArgosArgos has slashed the price of this bestselling Habitat rattan garden sofa set. It's now less than £300
By Jullia Joson
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MADE.com's popular Avarna garden sofa has had a striped makeover – and people are losing their mindsThe brand has released its Avarna garden sofa with a new designer look – and it’s the cheapest we’ve seen a design like this
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat has re-released its iconic 70s modular Scoop chair with a modern spin that fits in with the on-trend retro lookHabitat celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special collection – and we’re loving the archival Scoop chair
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean sofa cushions without using any nasty chemicals in the processIt couldn’t be simpler
By Lauren Bradbury
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Aldi's sellout £200 outdoor rattan corner sofa is returning to stores in MayIt's so sought-after for good reason
By Jullia Joson
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Tesco's designer-look modular sofa set is the star of its returning outdoor living range – and it's less than £300It's a steal for small gardens
By Jullia Joson


