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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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How much do sofa beds cost? And how much should you pay for one?From bargain buys to bank-busting beauties, there's a sofa bed for every budget – but what should you spend?
By Amy Cutmore
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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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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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Ideal Home Living Room Award winners 2024 – celebrating the brands and products that get our seal of approvalFind out who the expert judges rated best in class for stylish and hardworking living spaces
By Rebecca Knight
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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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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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Dunelm just debuted a fresh striped armchair design – we predict it will be just as big as the sell-out Beatrice snuggle chairThe brand is sure the Zoe Elements chair is set to be their next bestseller
By Sara Hesikova
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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


