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Shopping for a sofa? 5 deciding factors to help you find ‘the one’
Narrow things down with sofa.com’s simple guide – ‘the one’ is closer than you think
By Sponsored
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Find the ideal sofa to update your living room with the Ideal Home x Next Edit
We’ve collaborated with Next to bring you our favourite sofas from the new autumn/winter collection
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Winter living room ideas – 20 easy ways to make decor feel cosy for the cold months
These beautiful winter living room ideas will turn your space into a comforting retreat for the winter months
By Tamara Kelly
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Wood burner ideas – find the perfect one for your fireplace
These stylish ways to factor a log burner into your scheme will have you longing for a cosy seat by a fireplace
By Jenny McFarlane
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Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 16 looks for tiny or awkwardly-shaped lounges
From love seats to modular seating, these sofa ideas for small living rooms make the most of compact spaces
By Amy Cutmore
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Teal and grey living room ideas – how to work this winning combo
Cool yet calming, this smart on-trend colour pairing is ideal for a living space
By Tara King
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Modern small living room ideas to make the most of your space
Smaller spaces don't have to be short on style - use these modern small living room ideas to get the most out of the room you have
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This bold patterned sofa trend is transforming our homes and takes minimal effort
The DFS x Cath Kidston collab is bringing personality back
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Modern fireplace ideas - 10 ways to work contemporary style
Finish your space to perfection with a fashionable fire
By Katie Sims
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Your consumer rights when buying a sofa - what to do if you've bought a faulty sofa
Whether you've yet to buy a sofa, or need to return a faulty sofa, learn your rights when buying – and sending back – a sofa
By Anna Cottrell
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Small living room fireplace ideas - 11 ways to add a wow focal point
Make space for a stylish centrepiece fireplace in even the smallest of living rooms
By Lisa Fazzani
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Small living room styling mistakes you should always avoid, according to experts
Discover what small living room styling mistakes you might be making
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to arrange furniture in a small living room - tricks to make every inch count
Increase the sense of space in a small living room by being savvy with your layout
By Lisa Fazzani
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John Lewis reveals shoppers just can't get enough of this risky sofa colour
This sofa colour soared in popularity as shoppers sought beautiful design over function
By Millie Hurst
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Small living room TV ideas - ways to work a screen into small layouts
How to find space for a TV in a small living room without letting it dominate the decor
By Lisa Fazzani
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Coastal living room ideas to create a subtle beach-themed look
Create a calming coastal inspired spacw that will transport you to carefree beach days
By Tamara Kelly
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Living room blind ideas – 9 super stylish ways to dress your windows
Whether your window is big or small, tricky or dull, here's how to make it look its best
By Ginevra Benedetti
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Grey living room accent wall ideas – 10 ways to turn your space from drab to fab
Grey walls looking a little lacklustre? Give them a lift with these imaginative ideas
By Tara King
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Best corner sofas and L-shaped sofas – our top picks
The best corner sofas to shop right now; from grey corner sofas to l-shaped sofas and modular U-shaped configurations, here are our top picks
By Amy Lockwood
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Small grey living room ideas - 10 beautiful ways to use this neutral in a petite space
Choose the right tones and accent shades for year round comfort
By Jacky Parker
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Mid-century living room ideas to steal that effortlessly retro style
Create the perfect vibe in your lounge by taking inspiration from some seriously chic decades
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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5 things stylists always do when styling a coffee table
The experts let us in on their design secrets....
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Living room curtain ideas to dress windows to perfection - whatever your style
Don't let your lounge window dressings be an afterthought
By Lisa Fazzani
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Family living room ideas to create a space that both kids and adults will love
Keep everyone happy with design inspirations that will work for everyone
By Michela Colling
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28 country living room ideas for a perfect rustic retreat in your own home
Create a warm and inviting feeling, using traditional, modern, shabby-chic or farmhouse style
By Jenny McFarlane
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Living room wall panelling ideas to add an extra dimension to your space
The best styles, shapes and shades of panels to add oomph to your walls
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How much does it cost to reupholster a sofa? And why it's worth it
Save on buying a new sofa with this traditional, but often overlooked option
By Jacky Parker