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The 10 Sofas Worth Designing Your Home Around in 2026, According to Some of the Coolest Designers

By starting with the biggest piece in the room, the rest of the design ought to just flow. These are the 10 sofas designers used to create entire schemes

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Loaf has a space-saving £195 solution for hosting overnight guests, and it's one of the most stylish spare bed alternatives I've seen

It's one of the most stylish spare bed alternatives I've seen

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Loaf’s ‘bed-in-box’ is the best-disguised guest bed I’ve ever seen – you'd never know there was a pull-out mattress inside

And this overnight hosting solution is perfect for small homes

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5 Reasons People Aren't Buying Double Beds Anymore, According to Sleep Experts, Even in Smaller Bedrooms

After all, why compromise on comfort when you can starfish in style?

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We've Sat on This New Modular Sofa From Next — It's Comfy, Has Hidden Storage, and, If You're Brave Enough, Would Look Amazing in Mix-and-Match Colors

With three different colors and fabrics to choose from, would you be brave enough to style them all together for an eclectic style?

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7 of the Best Places to Find Quick Delivery Sofas That Will Still Come Before Christmas, According to an Editor Who Has Sat on Almost Every Brand

Time flies, but never more so when it comes to pre-Christmas delivery slots. If your sofa can't face another festive season, here's where you can still shop

Livingetc

Loaf Just Released Flat-Packed Sofa Beds That Are as Plush as Its Normal Sofas so You Won't Get 'Guest Bed Guilt' When Hosting

Combining squishy comfort with fold-out functionality, plus, you'll get it through your front door easily

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A Sofa Expert Shares the 5 Biggest Sofa Bed Buying Mistakes to Avoid (so Yes, Send This to Whoever Is Hosting You This Christmas)

Mattress quality, easy set-up, and prioritizing comfort all play a role in how long your guests will last on your sofa bed

Livingetc

I just discovered Loaf has launched two new flatpack sofa beds – they're ideal for anyone with awkward delivery access

My two favourite Loaf sofas are now available as sofa beds, not that you'd ever guess there was a mattress hiding inside them

Ideal Home

I Never Knew You Could Buy a Footstool That Turns Into a Bed — This Genius, Space-Saving Trick Is the Ultimate Small-Space Hosting Find

No assembly, no drama — surprise sleepovers are made easy with Loaf's incredibly stylish and versatile 'bed in a button’

Livingetc

The 27 best sofa brands in the UK – and our top picks for a beautifully elegant English home

Our sourcebook to all the best British sofa brands you should get to know

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'You'd never know it was a sofa bed' – Loaf's new solution for hosting overnight guests is brilliantly disguised

No one will ever guess these stylish sofas hide a pull-out mattress inside

Ideal Home

I tried Loaf’s ‘our perfect’ mattress – does it live up to its name?

Cool and comfy, this affordable mattress from Loaf even impressed a picky back-sleeper when testing

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‘When your sofa and wall colours are in sync, the space feels intentional’ – experts reveal the 4 best paint and sofa colour combinations

These are the sofa and wall colour pairings that will effortlessly elevate your living space

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What Are the Best IKEA Alternatives? Similar Stores to Try If You Love IKEA's Style, Affordability, and Flatpacked Brilliance

Like the functional, flat-packable nature of IKEA, but want to be less predictable? Here's five similar brands you need to know about

Ideal Home

Experts share the tricks to telling if a bed is good quality when shopping for one that will see you through decades of sleep

A well-made bed is the difference between a great night's sleep and waking up with aches and pains

The Independent UK

9 best beanbags to sink into, tested for comfort and style

Add some versatile slouchy seating to living rooms, kids’ bedrooms and cosy snugs

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This George at Asda chair is the perfect way to nail the Mid-Century look – and it's up to £750 cheaper than other options

How it compares to the high-end version

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What is a divan bed base? Sleep experts explain how to decide if this style of bed is right for you and your mattress

All of your divan bed questions answered

Woman & Home

5 simple style tips to revive your living room now Christmas is over – to make it feel like 'new'

Out with the old and in with the uplifting, functional and stylish

Ideal Home

Is an expensive bed worth it? Sleep and furniture experts reveal how much you should spend on a new bed

If you want to invest in your sleep in 2025, it all starts with a good quality bed - but does that mean expensive?

Ideal Home

As a sleep-product reviewer, these are the 7 things I wish I'd known before buying a bed for the first time

If I could go back in time, this is the advice I wish I'd heeded before that first big purchase

The Guardian - UK

The best socks to give this Christmas, from bamboo and cashmere comfies to hiking socks

Let socks be something they’re excited to receive this Christmas with these luxury, fun and comfortable options for men, women and kids

The Independent UK

10 best corner sofas that will add style and comfort to your home

Elevate your living room lounging, with one of these tried-and-tested corner sofas

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