One of the many perks of working in this job is being surrounded by style savvy editors who know how to sniff out a good deal. And when it comes to where to buy the best bedding sets, they never disappoint.

Like all homeware and accessories, bedding is personal. What has someone longing for five more minutes in bed might keep another person tossing and turning throughout the night. However, there is one brand that our editors keep coming back to for good quality bedding at budget-friendly prices: Dusk.

The online brand is known for its stunning pieces and generous prices and is right at the top of our editors’ little black book of bedroom secrets. From beautiful bedding to trendy bedside lamps, the under-the-radar brand has it all.

And right now, there’s even more reason to love Dusk, as the brand’s latest sale has slashed the prices of some of its best bedding sets. So, if you’re looking for a sign to give your bedroom a summer reset, this is it.

One of the pieces that immediately caught my eye in the Dusk bedding sale is this 200-thread count set.

With subtle geometric shapes woven into the crisp white cotton, the duvet is perfect for creating a scandi-style sleep sanctuary. Plus, with its breathable qualities and soft finish, cotton is one of the best sheet materials for a good night’s sleep.

Typically, duvets made with natural materials like cotton come with the price tag to match. But, this set from Dusk is currently over 50% off in the sale, at a bargain price of £23 for a double. What’s not to love?

And that’s not all. The brand has many more sets to choose from if you want to give your bedroom a champagne look on lemonade budget. Here are some of my favourite picks.

More affordable bedding

If you missed out on the Dusk sale, or just prefer to buy your bedding elsewhere, here are some more budget-friendly sets to shop.

I've been on the hunt for some rechargeable wall lights for months to fill an empty wall and a set to go up my staircase. I'm looking for something that oozes luxury, at a reasonable price tag, and I've found just the thing in Dusk's rechargeable lights range.

Dusk has emerged as one of our favourite affordable online homeware stores at Ideal Home. They won us over with their bedding, and we've been impressed with all the furniture and lighting they've launched in recent years.

However, it is there collection of rechargeable lights that has caught my attention lately. While the best wireless lights are becoming more accessible price-wise, they can all look a bit 'same-y'. Well, Dusk has broken out of the mould with some striking designs that look chic and expensive, but prices start at £20.

The first design from this collection that caught my eye was the Trinity Rechargeable Pleated Wall Light. I've not seen a rechargeable wall light like this at such an affordable price. For just £29, I've already added 2 of these lights to my basket, as they'll make the perfect addition to my staircase to break up my wall frames.

This isn't the only wall light that piqued my interest. Here are my 6 other top picks going under the radar.

Alternative rechargeable wall lights

Which of these rechargeable lighting picks would be your favourite for a living room?

If you’ve been lusting over Addison Ross's Bobbin LED Lamps, but can’t quite justify the price, I have the perfect alternative. Dusk’s Kirsty Rechargeable Bobbin Table Lamp is not only an incredibly similar alternative, but also only £25, too.

Regardless of what the year’s lighting trends are saying, an Addison Ross lamp is always in fashion. The cult brand is favoured by many of the Ideal Home team, and if a home’s editor hasn’t already got one of the Bobbin LED Lamps on their nightstand, I can promise you that it is on their wishlist.

But at £125, the cult Addison Ross beauty is not the most affordable for rechargeable lighting options, and this is where a good lookalike comes in handy. And I’d say Dusk’s £25 version looks pretty good.

If you don’t already know Dusk, it’s certainly worth getting to know the online retailer, as they are great for dishing up on-trend styles on a budget. Dusk’s designer-look lighting is especially worth having a look at, and having a few Dusk pieces in my own home, including throws, bedding, candles and the Lucille Rechargeable LED Lamp (£35), I feel I can vouch for the brand’s quality.

This is why I’d opt for the Kirsty bobbin lamp if I were looking for an alternative to the Addison Ross bobbin lamp. Available in two colours, Plum and Olive, Dusk claims the lamp will be a ‘playful’ addition to your home. I’m inclined to agree.

With a quirky bobbin base and a bold pop of colour, this lamp will add a decorative touch to shelves, nightstands or even kitchen worktops (if you don’t have a kitchen lamp, you really should consider it!). As it is rechargeable, you don’t have to worry about plug space; simply pop the lamp wherever you need to illuminate a dark corner.

My main criticism of the Kirsty lamp is that it lacks the bold, beautiful lacquered finish of an Addison Ross lamp. Available in a variety of bold colours, Addison Ross lamps are famous for their glossy, luxurious finish, which is achieved by 10 coats of lacquer. Of course, for just £25, I can’t say I expected the Dusk lamp to be as glossy, but it is something to compromise on.

The Kirsty lamp has a charging time of 3.5 hours and has up to 12 hours of operating time. By contrast, the Addison Ross bobbin lamp offers 10 hours of battery light and has three adjustable lighting levels.

If you love Addison Ross but are less sure about its prices, the Dusk Kirsty Lamp is a brilliant alternative. It’s colourful, fun and looks far more expensive than its budget price tag.

2026 is the year I prioritise wellbeing and make my home a happier place. And while looking to create a relaxing sense of calm, I’ve stumbled across Dusk’s new wellness within collection - and its combination of cosy colourways, relaxing scents and inviting textures is exactly what I need to achieve serenity at home.

One of the key wellbeing trends and to an extent, home decor trends of 2026 is that comfort and relaxation are at the forefront of our minds and design ideas. It makes sense, too. Our homes are our safe spaces and should be treated as such.

Hence, Dusk’s wellness within collection couldn’t have arrived at a better time. Inspired by the combination of slow living and the quiet luxury of spas, Dusk is offering a cheat code to a happy home. But instead of keeping this a cosy home secret, these are the products I will be using to make my home feel more peaceful.

If you’re a fan of neutral colour schemes, this is absolutely a collection for you to get excited about. Think soft beige, mushroom, taupe and rich cappuccino colourways to make your space feel warmer and more relaxing. There are also plenty of sweeping curves and textures, including velvet, chenille and wood.

But one thing I’m really excited about is their new fragrance launch - especially as I’ve got my hands on their new sandalwood candle (£10) and diffuser (£12). I’ll let you in on a little secret. Dusk is in my little black book for the best scents and is my retailer of choice when it comes to picking up affordable fragrances.

If found, their candles are long-lasting with a strong scent (that isn’t overpowering), and the wax isn’t prone to tunnelling like other affordable brands. So naturally, I couldn’t resist trying the sandalwood scent.

As well as their stylish, neutral vessels, the candle and diffuser smell fabulous, too. It’s woody, yet a little sweet and instantly makes the room feel more relaxing when lit. I’ve placed the diffuser in my bedroom, and it smells divine - it’s the perfect base scent while I enjoy reading a book and drinking a peppermint tea before bed.

Plus, right now, Dusk is hosting a sitewide sale that includes the wellness within collection.

If wellness is at the forefront of your home decor ideas this year, you don’t want to miss this collection. Dusk are masters of creating quality, yet affordable homeware, so you can achieve your wellness goals without negatively impacting your bank account.

Dusk, one of my favourite places to shop for luxe-looking lighting, has just dropped more chic lighting options, and with a heavy focus on texture, this could be their best yet.

It’s no secret that the Ideal Home team are big fans of Dusk’s designer look lighting range. Not only do they frequently nail the biggest lighting trends, but the brand also creates high-quality homeware with the reviews to back it up.

In this latest drop of dazzling lights, you can expect to see structured scalloped shades and plenty of linen. It looks effortlessly chic and expensive, whilst at an affordable price point.

The lighting option that immediately caught my eye was easily the Oakley Petal Pendant Linen Fabric in Green (£69). Similar to the pleat lamps trend we saw at M&S earlier this year, this luxe trend is all about using billowing fabric to create a soft, atmospheric glow in your home.

This striking pendant uses green linen-looking fabric to create a blooming flower shape, which gently diffuses light. Its rich green hue is earthy and grounding, and just dark enough to create a cosy ambience.

I’m also a big fan of the use of linen-look material. Linen has been a trending material in both the fashion and interiors world this year, even being crowned Etsy’s Texture of the Year due to its being such a versatile and comforting material.

This is reflected in the rest of Dusk’s new lighting drop. With plenty of interesting shapes and textured materials, here are my top picks.

All your guests will be asking where you got your Dusk lamp from - it’s just up to you whether you want to keep this designer-look brand a secret or not. Either way, make sure you score a bargain by checking out our Dusk discount codes.

Stop what you're doing because I’m possibly about to bring you the best discount of the year - DUSK is selling their stunning Ascot Ottoman Double Bed for just £49. Yep, you heard me right, £49.

There’s no denying that the best beds can often come with an expensive price tag. After all, you want your bed to last years, as you would your best mattress. While DUSK has always been one of the most affordable outlets to purchase quality bed frames, this is easily the best deal I have seen for a long time.

Originally £299, the Ascot Ottoman Double Bed is £250 off and already members of the Ideal Home team are racing to snap it up fast. But you’ll have to be quick, as this deal will only last for today, or as long as stocks last - here’s everything you need to know.

I thought it was a practical joke when I first spotted this deal, a very, very delayed April Fools prank. But while a £49 DUSK bed frame was not on my 2025 bingo card, I was happy to be wrong.

Alongside two other discounted bed frames - the Versailles Bed Frame in Mauve (£65) and the Chambery Bed Frame in Berry (from £51) - DUSK has drastically dropped the prices of these beds in homage to a mistake last autumn, where products were accidentally reduced by 80% for just over an hour until the error was corrected.

Now, you have just today to pick up these bargain beds. In fact, Content Editor, Lauren Bradbury, has already snapped up the Ascott Ottoman Bed this morning.

The Ascott Ottoman bed is discounted in Apricot, and given that terracotta bedrooms are surging in popularity right now, I’d say this peachy tone is a great choice. Made with soft, matte velvet fabric and a soft, curved headboard, this bed looks stylish and comfortable. Curved furniture is certainly the flavour for 2025 - your guests won’t believe you picked up this on-trend frame for less than a meal out for two.

Of course, the biggest draw of this bed is its handy underbed storage, where there is plenty of space to store everything from bedding, towels and pillows - or any clutter you don’t want on show. This bed is also owned by Molly Cleary, one of Ideal Home’s Content Editors, who recommends it based on its handy storage.

‘I've had the Ascot bed for about a year now, and the storage element has been a revelation for keeping clutter out of my bedroom,’ she says.

‘Assembling it was so easy, and the mechanism for lifting it is very uncomplicated. The storage space is deep enough to allow you to pop more organised boxes in there – I use mine to stash winter or summer clothes as well as bits and bobs that I don't want to put far out of reach in the loft.

‘The design of the bed adds so much to a room too, with its subtle curved edges. All in all, it's a really high-quality bed, especially at this sale price!'

With Christmas right around the corner, now is the perfect time to elevate your bedroom and guest bedroom ideas. And I have to say you won’t get a better price than this stylish DUSK bed frame, especially if you take advantage of one of our Dusk discount codes on top. Will you be picking it up?

It’s not a secret that the Ideal Home team are suckers for a striped armchair, and I’ve just spotted one of the most affordable (with over a thousand five-star reviews to back it up) yet. Introducing Dusk’s Soho Armchair in chocolate stripe (£279).

The striped upholstery trend has been gaining popularity for a few years now and shows no signs of slowing down. Stripes will always be a timeless pattern, so it’s unlikely these chairs will date, making a striped armchair a worthy home investment in my book.

If you’re looking to update your seating ideas this autumn, Dusk’s Soho Armchair in chocolate is an excellent choice. Its boxy, contemporary shape paired with its on-trend colourway makes this one of the most stylish chairs I’ve seen this year.

It wouldn’t be a piece about striped upholstery without mentioning Dunelm’s Beatrice Chair, which has certainly contributed to the boom in popularity of this style. Since it went viral a few years back, we’ve seen gorgeous versions emerge at all our favourite retailers, including Very’s stunning coastal striped chair.

Dusk’s Soho Armchair is a more modern, boxy shape, which I actually prefer to Dunelm’s chair. Its contemporary style suits more interior styles, while its chocolate pinstripes have a more subtle effect.

Chocolate brown hues have been one of the biggest colour trends this year, and right now, it is one of the most popular shades to use as a neutral. Brown tones are warm and cosy, giving you yet another reason to choose this chair as we head into the colder months.

However, this chair isn’t all looks and no substance; in fact, Dusk’s Soho collection is highly rated by customers, garnering more than 1,500 five-star reviews online.

‘I bought two of these chairs and they are great, easy to put together, they look exactly as they do online and really comfy!’ said one.

‘Perfect chair for my newly decorated lounge. I would definitely recommend this chair, firm but very comfortable. Love it! Perfect chair for my newly decorated lounge. I would definitely recommend this chair, firm but very comfortable. Love it!’ said another.

Dusk is an underrated brand, providing high-quality homeware at good prices. Take Dusk’s designer look lighting range, which is both incredibly stylish and super affordable. This armchair, priced at £279, is a great price - especially when you consider that it looks way more expensive than its price tag.

While I haven't tested out this armchair myself, I have some of Dusks rechargeable lighting, and recently I picked up their Stripe Knit Sofa Throw in taupe (was £30, now £17.30), and I can’t get over how soft and high-quality the material feels, so I do trust their products to be of great value.

The Dusk Soho Armchair in Chocolate Stripe is simply stunning, and an ideal choice if you want to add a contemporary yet timeless piece to your home. Are you as taken with it as I am?

Whether you're a student heading off to uni, you're looking to furnish your first home, or you want to kit out a holiday home or Airbnb, DUSK has just launched a budget-friendly homeware bundle that you'll *definitely* want on your radar.

Best known for its affordable yet luxe-look bedding, the brand's new Back to Uni Complete Bundle offers a staggering amount of 'first home' essentials bundled up into one great value package.

This bundle might be aimed at students moving into university accommodation for the first time. But it's also a savvy solution if you're setting up any kind of home from scratch.

Yep, if you're considering where to buy bedding on a budget, then right now, I think this is one of the best bedding deals to shop. Included in the bundle are:

• 1 x Cambridge Single / Double Duvet Cover - White
• 2 x Cambridge Standard Pillowcases - White
• 1 x 200TC Single / Double Fitted Sheet - White
• 2 x Feels Like Down Pillows - Medium Standard
• 1 x Feels Like Down Single / Double Duvet - 9 Tog
• 1 x Single / Double Quilted Cotton Mattress Protector
• 2 x Quilted Cotton Pillow Protectors

But that's not all. Unlike most bedding bundles, which do just include bedding, DUSK's set also includes all of the linens you need for the bathroom. That means you get:

• 2 x Monaco Hand Towels - White
• 2 x Monaco Bath Towels - White
• 1 x Monaco Bath Mat - White

Plus, a whole host of other homeware essentials you might not have thought of, including:

• 1 x Rhea Rechargeable Desk Lamp - Gold
• 4 x Margalo Dinner Plates
• 4 x Margalo Pasta Bowls
• 4 x Margalo Cereal Bowls
• 4 x Margalo Mugs

Personally, I love the inclusion of the rechargeable lamp as the one thing I think you can guarantee when moving into either student halls or a new home is that there's never a plug socket where you want one!

This cable-free lamp means you can add illumination wherever you need it, so it's a super practical addition to any room, as well as being extremely stylish and looking far more expensive than it is.

In fact, that's true of all the items in this bundle. I've always been impressed by the quality of DUSK's products, especially considering their budget-friendly price tags.

The brand says that it manages to keep its prices low because it's an online-only retailer with no brick-and-mortar stores, but it also does a great job of emulating designer pieces in its collections.

The items in this all-white homeware bundle wouldn't look out of place in any of The White Company's stores, and they cost *considerably* less.

Plus, not only is the DUSK Back to Uni Complete Bundle incredibly good value, but buying so many essentials at once is also a stress-free way to shop. There's only one item to 'add to basket', one delivery to navigate, and no traipsing round multiple shops to source items from multiple retailers.

However, DUSK isn't the only place to shop for budget-friendly essentials all in one go. I've totted up the numbers, and M&S's University Essentials give DUSK a run for its money.

The bonus is that the M&S bed linen and towels also come in multiple colour options, in contrast to DUSK's white-only options. Perfect if you want to put more of your own stamp on your first pad.

If I were looking to kit out a new home from scratch, I'd definitely be considering one of these two options. How about you?

I don’t know about you, but I can be a little fussy when it comes to lighting, and often finding lamps I like comes with a hefty price tag. This is why I've become obsessed with Dusk’s lighting range, which strikes the perfect balance between a designer look and a purse-friendly price tag.

Dusk is nailing this year's lighting trends, with stylish table lamps that just so happen to fall under the £50 mark. I think they’re onto a winner - especially considering many of the lamps are dead ringers for designer brands.

I sifted through the gorgeous range to pick out the best dusk table lamps that caught my attention. And I’m sure you’ll be just as impressed with Dusk’s lighting as I am.

My standout from the range is the Lucia Striped Table Lamp (£35), which will add a warm, cosy glow to your living room or bedroom lighting ideas. It’s also a dead ringer for the iconic Heal’s Raie Fabric Table Lamp (was £149, now £119).

Despite being over £100 cheaper, Dusk’s Lucia lamp is a five-star rated product, with plenty of happy shoppers praising the lamp’s quality in the reviews.

‘These beautiful lamps give a terrific design boost and pop of colour to an otherwise softly decorated bedroom in grey, pink and teal tones. I couldn’t be happier with the results,’ says one.

I now know exactly where I’ll be purchasing my lamps from now on. Dusk is providing stylish, high-quality and affordable options that will elevate my home. And, there are Dusk discount codes that might make your new lamp even more of a bargain.

Which designer-look lamp caught your eye?

One thing that I wasn't prepared for when decorating a home is quite how expensive certain pieces of furniture are. Rugs and mattresses surprised me, but dining chairs really were not on my bingo card. So, the hunt for affordable yet also stylish dining chairs officially began - leading me to Dusk's ever-so-trendy Jade collection of wishbone chairs.

The Wishbone Chair originated in the 1940s by Danish furniture designer, Hans Wegner, and while an authentic version could set you back between £400-£1000, there are so many inspired-by styles that will give your kitchen or dining room table ideas that trendy, in-the-know touch.

Part of what makes dining chairs feel like an unexpected expense is the fact that you need between 2-6 of them (or more, depending on the size of your household) so what seems like a budget-friendly choice suddenly isn't.

Dusk sells dining chairs as a pair, making it much easier to swallow and more convenient to purchase. Plus, they currently have an extra 15% off, making it even more tempting.

Here's why this collection has wowed us.

Hunting for the perfect dining table chair is no simple task. You have to consider size, shape, style (of course) and comfort, and often these things are mutually exclusive.

The beauty of the wishbone chair, and why it's remained such a popular design, is that it has a simple appearance which goes with so many interiors, but it also has a sturdy back, making it comfortable for everyday dining or even working.

The classic light wood style is synonymous with Scandi interiors so if you're looking to recreate a minimal Danish open plan kitchen idea then the Jade dining chairs from Dusk will add the perfect touch.

What's particularly great about the Dusk range of Jade dining chairs is that there are different colours and textiles to choose from. Not everyone opts for the same wood tone in their home, and oftentimes the chair style you love isn't quite the right colourway to match your decor.

There are 7 different colourways of the Jade chairs, from a rich cappuccino shade to ivory boucle, which will add warmth and texture to a space.

If you have a larger dining zone, then opting for these chairs all the way around a table will give you plenty of seating for mealtimes, but if you have a small kitchen, then opting for half banquette seating with the addition of two wishbone chairs will give you a cafe-inspired look.

'Wishbone chairs are my favourite style of dining chairs - I myself have got three at home sitting around my round dining table which I've hunted down on Facebook Marketplace for a really good price,' explains our Room Decor Content Editor, Sara Hesikova.

'Because as innately stylish as they are - being a design classic and all - they tend to be rather pricey. This DUSK price point is one of the best I've seen though if you're buying new. I also saw them IRL at one of the more recent DUSK press showcases and can attest that they look just as good in person as they do online.'

They currently have an extra 15% off with code EXTRA15 too, so you can get a pair of these chairs for around £167. They're a classic you'll have for years to come, which is well worth the investment in our eyes.

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Our Deputy Editor, Rebecca Knight, has the Heidi table from Dusk which matches the Jade chairs, and she loves how sleek it looks in her flat. Safe to say she's got the black Jade chairs in her basket.

Waffle bedding is having a moment. As Ideal Home's Sleep Editor, I've seen all of this season's latest bedding launches, and this is one trend I'm noticing everywhere.

It's easy to see why. Thanks to its textured surface, waffle bedding is no-iron (joy!) and, in most cases, it's a super-affordable way to make your bedding look more expensive than it is.

For example, the DUSK Portofino Waffle Duvet Cover currently costs just £30 for a double.

I invested in this DUSK bedding set last year, and it hasn't been off my guest bed since. It's super easy to wash and dry, as I mentioned, it doesn't need ironing – perfect for last-minute visitor preparations – and it makes it look like I've put way more effort into my guest bedroom ideas than I actually have (sorry, overnight visitors).

And it seems I'm not alone in appreciating this budget-friendly bedding collection. The DUSK Portofino Duvet Cover alone has already amassed well over 2000 5-star reviews.

'It washes well, it's soft and comfortable, and it also looks great on the bed,' explains one 5-star reviewer. 'My absolute favourite [bedding] set,' shares another. 'Believe it or not, it’s a repeat purchase... I have two.'

'Bought one for myself and got one for the spare room,' shares another. 'Really comfortable and feels quality.'

In fact, multiple purchases are a common theme of reviews. 'I’ve ordered a few sets of the Portofino duvet cover set as it’s really good quality and looks really nice on the beds,' says one reviewer.

'Our third time purchasing this bedding, but in a different colour,' raves another happy shopper. 'Bought one for myself and got one for the spare room,' shares a third reviewer.

As may be clear, if you're considering investing in the waffle bedding trend, DUSK's Portofino waffle duvet cover and pillow cases definitely get my vote, but when it comes to where to buy bedding, there are plenty more options to consider. I've rounded up my top three suggestions below.

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Thanks to its great mix of comfort, affordability, and a choice of six colour options, the DUSK Portofino collection is still the winner for me. And, as one reviewer points out, it's also perfect for mixing with other plain bedding.

'Obsessed with DUSK bedding, the quality and style is amazing for the price. Bought the Portofino Waffle Pillowcases... to go with other neutral bedding from DUSK. Loved the texture and quality of the material so much I immediately ordered the duvet cover to match.'

This reviewer also sums up one last key factor I immediately appreciated when I slept under this bedding. 'Soft material on the reverse, so no waffle pillow marks!'

After all, waffles may be the bedding choice of the moment, but they should still stay where they belong: on the bed and not imprinted onto your face in the morning!

Not all sofa beds are created equal, so if you've been tempted by the sleek-looking DUSK Hudson click clack sofa bed, you're probably wondering how it measures up to the competition.

When it comes to choosing the best sofa bed for your home, there are a lot of factors to take into consideration. One of these is the age-old debate of pull-out sofa bed versus click-clack sofa bed. 

At the time I was selecting one for myself I decided to opt for the latter, thanks to the lower price-point and more compact design. Here's how it performed.

DUSK sofa bed review - the Hudson Click Clack

Specifications

• Sofa width: 86.5cm
• Total sofa width when open: 110cm
• Sofa length: 206cm
• Material: Polyester
• Delivery: delivered in 3-7 days
• Assembly: arm, leg and subframe assembly required

How I tested

About the Hudson

I already have a great sofa in my living room, but was looking for another for my home office so that this room could double up as a guest bedroom. My flat has a slightly unusual layout, and the living room is also essentially the hallway between my bedroom and the rest of the apartment, so the narrow office space is the best option for hosting friends and family overnight.

Having done my measurements I worked out that the three-seater DUSK Hudson sofa bed would fit the room I wanted it in, and still allow me access to my desk.

However, I will confess: I made a rookie sofa bed buying mistake as my initial measurements didn't account for the size of the sofa unfolded into bed form, which meant I had to place it against a different wall than I'd planned - otherwise the door wouldn't open or close! The moral of the story; get someone else to sense check your measurements, or use Ideal Home's guide to getting sofa measurements right!

Despite this I've still had plenty of use out of the Hudson sofa bed over the past four months. As mentioned, I've sat and slept on it myself, and three different guests have used it to sleep on, too. Here's what we thought.

Delivery

One of the factors which drew me to the DUSK Hudson click clack sofa bed was its speed of delivery. I needed a quick delivery sofa bed as I had someone arriving for a long weekend in a fortnight, and DUSK promises the Hudson will arrive within 3-7 days.

The sofa arrived within the expected timeframe, and I was kept in the loop by the delivery company, so it was simple enough to arrange a day and time slot.

Upon arrival the two men carried the heavy box up the three winding flights of stairs to my flat and then placed it into the room of my choice. The box was slightly damaged on arrival, but nothing inside was affected.

Ease of assembly

I was slightly tentative about the prospect of having to assemble a sofa bed by myself as although I'm very crafty, I'm not the most practical person (some IKEA pieces have confounded me), but I set myself the challenge to complete it solo.

While it did take some time, just over an hour, I was able to assemble it. In fact, the most difficult part was the issue of firstly opening the large box (80 x 110 x 23 cm), then removing the sofa from within it and, finally, disposing of that cardboard (I had to call in the troops at that point).

The actual assembly was fairly straightforward. In the base of the sofa is a zipped compartment which held the armrests, throw pillows, legs and subframe as well as the screws, the instructions and an Allen key.

The instructions were easy to follow, however, it did require some elbow grease. And, as the sofa bed is quite heavy, you may well need someone with a bit of muscle to be involved.

While I was able to do this on my own, if you're good at DIY, or have another person helping to hold, for example, the armrests, while you tighten the screws, I imagine the task would have taken considerably less time.

Ease of transformation

Part of the allure of something like the DUSK Hudson click clack sofa bed is how easy it is to transform from sofa to bed. On the reverse of the backrest are two hidden zips, and inside each is a metal leg, which you unclip and secure straight outwards.

Next, you push the backrest forward until you hear a click and feel a slight release, which then allows the backrest to be folded all the way back until it's lying horizontally and the legs are on the floor. To transform it back into sofa form, you simply reverse the process.

Both directions take only a matter of seconds once you've had a bit of practise, so it really couldn't be much quicker to set up when guests arrive.

However, one of the downsides of a click clack is that it isn't an actual bed. This means it's tricky to put a sheet on, or secure a mattress topper. My workaround has been to place a topper on it and just accept the fact that it isn't fitted to the surface.

Comfort

A large part of the Hudson sofa bed's appeal is its price. Its full price is £387, but DUSK has frequent sales which usually reduce the price even more. That's an incredibly competitive price considering how much sofa beds usually cost, and extremely good value for a three seater sofa, so I was really interested to find out how comfortable it would be considering its affordable price tag. 

Overall, I found it comfortable enough to sit on. It's on the firmer side, but I think you could just about use it as your main sofa, and I've found the bed fairly comfortable to sleep on. However, there are two things to be aware of.

Firstly, there is a noticeable height difference between what was the seat and what was the backrest when the sofa bed is folded flat for sleeping. Although I fully accept that this may have been a user error in my putting it together.

This doesn't actually bother me, or the majority of my guests. Myself, my mum and my friend all found the backrest section particularly comfy to sleep on.

Secondly, this really isn't an option if you're tall. My 6'4" brother was set to sleep on it, but when I saw him in the morning he told me he gave up and slept on the floor instead. This is because the armrests aren't removable so he had to lie diagonally across the uneven middle section, which isn't ideal for anyone who struggles to get comfy in bed.

Verdict

Whilst I don't think this is an ideal choice for sleeping on every night, or for an extended period of time, for its price, I think the Hudson sofa bed is a great option for an occasional guest spending the odd night, and (as I can also attest) for naps! 

It looks stylish, and there are two colour options available. I opted for the bestselling neutral colourway in a cool-toned grey which is often sold out. However, the off-white bouclé is a good alternative for some extra style points (if perhaps a little higher maintenance).  

You will have to self-assemble it, but this is a fairly easy process with minimal DIY skills, and the fact its delivered flat-packed does mean its easier to get up awkward stairways.

However, once assembled, the armrests aren't removable, so it isn't a great option if you're expecting lots of taller guests.

That said, I still think the DUSK Hudson click clack sofa bed is a good, solid reliable option, especially for its incredible price. It's good-looking and comfortable enough to be used as a main sofa and easily fits three people sitting on it. Plus, there's 45cm clearance underneath which leaves plenty of extra storage space, too.

As of yesterday, one of our favourite bedding and furniture brands DUSK now sells garden furniture! Dusk has released its first-ever collection of garden sofa sets just in time for the start of spring.

The luxury-looking, timeless designs paired with the budget-friendly prices the brand is known for are winning us over all over again – the range might be some of the best garden furniture we’ve seen this year. And we don’t say that lightly.

Named the Lisbon collection, it’s clear this is just the beginning and we have lots more garden furniture to look forward to from DUSK in the future. But at the moment, we’re excited for the expensive-looking and stylish rattan sofa sets that come in all shapes and sizes (eight of them, to be exact) to fit any big or small garden ideas – with prices starting from £499 for a two-seater sofa and £899 for a larger set. 

First look at DUSK garden furniture

Available in two colourways, natural creamy grey and charcoal grey, the DUSK garden furniture collection makes for a chic yet practical garden seating idea. The water-resistant, rattan design is supported by a steel frame and comes with foam-filled, removable cushions with further removable covers in complementing yet slightly contrasting shades.

And our garden furniture expert and Ecommerce Editor, Amy Lockwood, approves. ‘I first discovered DUSK when researching the best bedding, and was surprised at the luxury-look designs the brand offered at reasonable price points. Since then the brand has moved into furniture, offering very reasonable prices on luxe-look sofas and sofa beds.’

‘The latest garden furniture range looks like more of what the brand does best, offering premium-look outdoor furniture at surprisingly low price points. The new rattan range appears to feature affordable steel construction rather than more durable aluminium frames – so it will need to be stored under cover to prolong its lifespan –  but the best garden furniture is notoriously expensive, so those lower price points will likely appeal to a lot of people.’

Luckily, each sofa and set comes with its own cover so you don’t have to worry about keeping your set safe. The furniture will also arrive fully assembled and equipped with clips to keep the configuration together and in place.

'When initially conceptualising our garden furniture collection, it was really important that the range felt like a natural extension of our current ranges, maintaining an accessible price point without asking customers to sacrifice style, comfort or quality,' explains Jade Crooks, commercial director at DUSK. 'The modular style design has enabled us to curate pieces that can seamlessly integrate into any outdoor space, allowing for customisation to suit individual preferences and garden layouts.'

This is how to enjoy the sunshine in your garden in style, in our opinion!

If you've not heard about Dusk, you need to catch up stat. If you're looking for luxury  White Company style and quality bedding, without the eye-watering price tag, Dusk delievers in spades. As if they need to make their offering any more appealing they've also just kicked off their Dusk Black Friday deals.

When it comes to Black Friday bedding deals, we'll be honest and sale The White Company Black Friday deals are the holy grail. However, as they haven't yet arrived we're more than happy to fill our shopping baskets with Dusk bedding which has been discounted by up to 70% for Black Friday. 

However, it's not just their luxe designer dupe bedding that is on offer, you can also snag some stunning pieces of furniture. Here is our round-up of the best of the Dusk Black Friday deals that we're adding to our online basket stat.

Dusk Black Friday sale

Dusk offers everything from bedding to pillows, to throw cushions and dining chairs. In the sale, you can score up to 50% off all items. 

However, it gets even better, you can get an extra 20% off everything on the site, including what is in the sale with their code BFSale. All you need to do is pop the promo code in at checkout.

While Black Friday itself is still to come, we don't imagine you'll get discounts that are better than this even then – so what will you be picking up in this Dusk sale?