<![CDATA[ Latest from Ideal Home in Living-room ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 en <![CDATA[ Shoppers can't stop raving about this stylish sofa bed – and at £339 for a three-seater, I'm not surprised it's selling out fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/dusk-hudson-click-clack-sofa-bed 557CwxyhcTMTSqWAthpkqH Thu, 16 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ If you’re going to buy an IKEA sofa, make it this new modular, curved design that’s under £600 – your guests will never know where it's from ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/ikea-lillesater-modular-curved-sofa-first-look 8euz9YAzPJAC5ivJJfgZNB Sat, 11 Apr 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ You’d never know this stylish sofa was hiding a secret storage compartment – it’s the most comfortable space-saving sofa design I’ve ever sat on ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/king-living-delta-5-storage-sofa-launch uo9fPmmgpWVMYUUH22HSyg Sat, 04 Apr 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat has just dropped the price of its bestselling sofa bed to under £180 – I'm not surprised colourways are selling out fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/habitat-roma-chair-bed-sale-easter-2026 NK55TjrYFzDtHAKTUsJAum Tue, 31 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Looking for a sofa bed in time for Easter guests? I always recommend these three quick delivery options for last-minute hosting ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/where-to-buy-sofa-bed-before-easter-2026 79kEEMck87M2ESopGDiPEm Tue, 24 Mar 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don’t know why anyone would buy a coffee table without storage – especially when they’re as stylish, clever and practical as my top 9 picks ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/should-your-coffee-table-have-storage bSmb5UzDLJwSiExXwMJKWP Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I keep spotting nesting coffee tables in the chicest living rooms this year – these are the 16 stylish versions that have caught my eye ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/collection/all-rooms/living-room/nesting-coffee-tables WGouRFWX875UzGPbxKuAcT Wed, 18 Mar 2026 17:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I don’t have a TV, but I'm seeing this viral TV stand everywhere, and it's making me want one – and I found a budget alternative on Amazon ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/amazon-tv-stand-on-wheels PqwrW88oiBZEHVMPUdtNr Tue, 17 Mar 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I did a double-take when I saw this Soho Home armchair look-alike at Dunelm – it's £862 cheaper, but you'd never know ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/dunelm-amina-ball-foot-tub-chair wqs6PEkGmLLs4xwo8pZCFm Mon, 16 Mar 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/living-room-colours-going-out-of-style-in-2026 55aNm6USDZmydNKLZycg4C Mon, 16 Mar 2026 09:00:00 +0000 Mon, 27 Apr 2026 09:33:09 +0000 <![CDATA[ 6 key ingredients for the ultimate quiet luxe living room – upgrade your sitting room with this easy room recipe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/quiet-luxe-living-room-room-recipe 5NLkPmF9YxWiTfnsEJ3SaY Mon, 09 Mar 2026 12:30:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I never would have guessed this stylish armchair has a hidden bed inside – it's the ideal solution for a small home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/dusk-soho-chair-bed RE2RZXzzvsVfRR4GEVN3KT Sun, 08 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ A white living room doesn’t have to be boring – these are the 6 ways to make your white-painted lounge look interesting rather than safe ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/how-to-make-a-white-living-room-interesting YWRXHo64PSpxz8tTU7roRf Thu, 05 Mar 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 13 Mar 2026 15:41:18 +0000 <![CDATA[ I persuaded my partner to let me paint our living room walls pink, and the result was transformative – it's the ultimate new neutral ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/little-greene-masquerade-pink-living-room-makeover AnATC6ypsmQAGquFtEK2rV Mon, 02 Mar 2026 15:20:00 +0000 Tue, 03 Mar 2026 09:22:37 +0000 <![CDATA[ Vogue Williams's new passion project - a brand new sofa collection with Sterling Home - is really rather good ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/vogue-williams-sterling-home-sofa-collection bVLYgbDN7TqwguD6zGrFSY Sat, 21 Feb 2026 07:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Next has just launched its bestselling £499 sofa bed in one of this year's most on-trend colours – I'm in love with this earthy shade ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/next-soft-twill-rust-brown-palma-double-sofa-bed pHBv9tHqUdLiWtL7Exhzq8 Tue, 17 Feb 2026 09:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 5 things that are making your living room look dated – but don't worry, they're easy to fix ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/things-making-your-living-room-look-dated 6ADLUaTb9McHsDq68rrSQa Tue, 17 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 16 Mar 2026 11:00:08 +0000 <![CDATA[ Amanda Holden's new DFS sofa range is as glamorous as you'd expect – but this showstopper is her favourite piece ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/amanda-holden-dfs-range sTxLQNiqXW9a5gHYWnXdSA Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Thu, 12 Feb 2026 08:11:48 +0000 <![CDATA[ I moved into a tiny studio flat last year – this is how I managed to fake a ‘living room’ in a 22 sq m space ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/how-i-faked-a-living-room-in-my-studio-flat FXotAH9wpzacg53on44uhZ Wed, 11 Feb 2026 16:15:00 +0000 Wed, 18 Feb 2026 11:50:19 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat has just launched a new £299 sofa bed – and with its hip 1950s vibe, I think this retro design will sell fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/habitat-theo-fabric-3-seater-clic-clac-sofa-bed XWJ5DxDsGsjpeNdhgqej7c Tue, 10 Feb 2026 10:00:00 +0000 Wed, 11 Feb 2026 10:04:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’ve been waiting for this Dunelm chessboard side table to launch since the end of last year – it's finally dropped, and I know it's going to sell out fast ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/dunelm-harmon-chequerboard-storage-games-side-and-coffee-table x4JdvrHJ5Z47qMDcVwykRg Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 23 Mar 2026 12:30:47 +0000 <![CDATA[ This genius Habitat coffee table hides extra seating, so you’ll always have enough seats for guests – and it’s a budget lookalike for a high-end design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/habitat-harriet-coffee-table-and-pouffes 4Kbsj5bjzS9KQjCdEaSDQd Tue, 03 Feb 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Swyft is increasing their prices from next week – so if you’ve had your eye on their sofa or a sofa bed, now’s the time to commit ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/swyft-price-increase-2026 FswTBqx8PAi5RCDzmSZKdH Fri, 30 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I’m a Room Decor Editor who loves a good accent chair – these are my 6 go-to brands I always rely on for stylish but reasonably priced armchairs ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/where-to-buy-armchairs-and-accent-chairs nEHV5r2nxZ4Tzh5GQkMrj4 Thu, 22 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Sorry sofa beds, I think daybeds are going to be one of 2026's biggest furniture trends – these are six of the best I've seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/daybeds-are-the-new-sofa-beds-2026 zKELnbGvSW49kujRTYvVbj Sun, 18 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stacey Dooley’s living room is effortlessly cool – this one Scandi feature truly makes it stand out ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/stacey-dooley-living-room-paper-lampshade Wh9HC3kRt8eQbNmqy7f6cR Sat, 17 Jan 2026 12:00:00 +0000 Mon, 19 Jan 2026 14:29:59 +0000 <![CDATA[ I asked 7 interior designers how they make a living room feel cosy – these are the 5 non-negotiables they recommend to create a cocooning lounge like a pro ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/how-to-make-a-living-room-cosy-like-an-interior-designer bgFGNBGCbiCnysFboZPKYZ Thu, 15 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Get comfortable because 2026 is all about deep and generous sofas – experts reveal how to embrace the look in your living room ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/deep-seat-sofa-trend 4R6tQbDmEM6uP3xiBwxwpg Mon, 12 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These 11 living room trends are going to be all the rage in 2026 – the top styles to give your lounge a contemporary makeover ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/living-room-trends-2026 APisfc554yo8EimKykyZVT Thu, 08 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 Fri, 09 Jan 2026 11:55:40 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've found 3 alternatives to IKEA's FRIHETEN sofa bed – and unlike IKEA's bestseller, they're all on sale this January ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/ikea-friheten-sofa-bed-alternatives NfCGV97GnnfqgTQkv9gV5A Wed, 07 Jan 2026 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm entering hibernation mode – these are the 12 cosy homeware buys I'm eyeing up to get my living room ready ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/cosy-living-room-homeware-edit FDVDJxW4MPg3PhCVmc46U7 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 14:00:00 +0000 Tue, 06 Jan 2026 17:23:52 +0000 <![CDATA[ Heal's bestselling sofa bed hides a *king-size* sleeping area – and it's on sale for the lowest price I've ever seen it at ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/heals-oswald-sofa-bed-sale-january-2026 7EkXcLCZGumdpAH5c7Uwj8 Sun, 04 Jan 2026 09:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I bought my sofa for half price in a winter sale – and I've rounded up the sofa sales I'm seriously impressed by, so you can too ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/editors-pick-of-january-sofa-sales-2026 bK2VPPtdJq72LTKriFg2YU Sat, 03 Jan 2026 10:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've spent the last 5 years writing about sofa beds – these are the best times of year to shop if you want a bargain ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/best-time-of-year-to-buy-a-sofa-bed CrFmcRFywHfLJZMQ99qZ3R Fri, 02 Jan 2026 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Habitat just slashed the price of its designer-look sofa bed – comfortable and stylish, it's a top-seller for a reason ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/habitat-julien-sofa-bed-winter-sale-deal bwUWWabJ8gepfmsPQNdJfR Tue, 30 Dec 2025 15:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Most popular sofa of 2025 – this is the sofa style you couldn’t stop looking at this year ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/most-popular-sofa-2025 AbBGqtvpBScT43PVPADLz6 Fri, 26 Dec 2025 14:40:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the sofa trends that are set to go out of style in 2026 – and I think some might surprise you ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/sofa-trends-going-out-of-style-in-2026 pKyet33cZbVh4b5NbLL89X Thu, 25 Dec 2025 12:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I'm not surprised this is the most popular sofa bed of 2025 – stylish *and* practical, it's Ideal Home readers' clear favourite ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/most-popular-sofa-bed-of-2025 Ekfd6x3tnhjKhm4NcsDutc Tue, 23 Dec 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ 'It's the comfiest sofa we’ve ever made’ – Swyft's new modular 'cloud sofa' promises to live up to the name with a soft, sink-in design ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/swyft-cloud-sofa-first-look NEaRWehrK6qVrpBVq4FC Sat, 13 Dec 2025 13:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ These are the 6 biggest sofa trends of 2026 you should know about – if you’re looking to invest in a new sofa anytime soon, read this first ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/sofa-trends-2026 anZdTfpe98aGWNfdJMESN5 Thu, 11 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Mon, 09 Mar 2026 13:37:36 +0000 <![CDATA[ Furniture Village - Come Style with me Kirsty Haslam ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/furniture-village-come-style-with-me-kirsty-haslam 3GMU5RmAxXbVfEZGN88Md8 Mon, 01 Dec 2025 11:27:33 +0000 <![CDATA[ Stylish and comfortable sofas with hidden storage are hard to come by – but these 6 styles tick all the boxes ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/storage-sofas ES7Qp4Gz5HgBCxv27npruj Mon, 01 Dec 2025 08:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I write about sofas day in day out – these are the best times of the year to buy a new sofa, backed by experts (it's how I got mine half price) ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/when-is-the-best-time-to-buy-a-sofa QSbjfTKXnfj6viHmXjK8Te Fri, 28 Nov 2025 07:40:00 +0000 Wed, 03 Dec 2025 09:48:06 +0000 <![CDATA[ Argos has just quietly slashed the price of its bestselling sofa bed to only £99 – it's the best Black Friday deal I've seen ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/argos-home-patsy-fabric-2-seater-clicclac-sofabed-black-friday-sale-2025 LswyR2BSwkUXcZRvYtVSPk Wed, 26 Nov 2025 16:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ I've found 3 alternatives to IKEA's LYCKSELE LÖVÅS sofa bed – and unlike IKEA's bestseller, they're all on sale this Black Friday ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/ikea-lycksele-lovas-sofa-bed-alternatives G4qRr7jRf3KnP9T9A5qNaF Tue, 25 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 <![CDATA[ Victoria Beckham has adopted this seemingly impractical coffee table trend – but interior experts are on board and reveal how it can work in every home ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/living-room/victoria-beckham-ottoman-coffee-table gCgUSk9iZi9NhnGB3SLSSY Mon, 24 Nov 2025 09:00:00 +0000 Thu, 27 Nov 2025 14:41:44 +0000 <![CDATA[ I thought I'd left it too late to order a sofa bed in time for Christmas – this is where you can still buy one in time for festive hosting ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/swyft-sofa-bed-pre-christmas-delivery TY8GykeoAViqLNWHuvjuYH Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:30:15 +0000 <![CDATA[ Aldi is launching a £35 sofa bed – there's a catch, but it could still be the answer to Christmas hosting ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/aldi-inflatable-pull-out-sofa BA5WpWRYJ66VcbqQ8KhqYT Thu, 20 Nov 2025 11:00:00 +0000 Tue, 25 Nov 2025 17:06:11 +0000 <![CDATA[ I love trying out new sofas – and these are the latest sofa designs and new brands that impressed me this season ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/new-sofa-launches-i-was-impressed-with-autumn-2025 Revv3hvkWj8M4PGuJ7KRAi Thu, 20 Nov 2025 08:00:00 +0000 Wed, 08 Apr 2026 14:39:03 +0000 <![CDATA[ I wasted £800 on a sofa bed that left my guests opting to sleep on the floor – this is what I wish I knew back then ]]> https://www.idealhome.co.uk/all-rooms/sofas/sleeping-area-sofa-bed-buying-mistake xJbw7N23r9ZbRontGUNJk9 Sun, 16 Nov 2025 10:00:00 +0000