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How to choose a sofa that will last – the materials, fillings and features that experts assure will stand the test of time

Sofa experts reveal their top tips on selecting a truly lasting design

Ideal Home

Save up to £1,500 on these luxury sofas in the Black Friday sale

Get the perfect sofa for your home for less this Black Friday – here’s how

The Independent UK

How to make a sofa look good with throws – from colour to placement

Looking to transform your sofa without breaking the bank? We share our top tips for doing just that with throws

Ideal Home

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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 bed

Whether it's for you or guests these are our top tips to up the comfort levels of your sofa bed

Ideal Home

Back-to-school home office schemes to stimulate productivity

Make nine-to-five more fruitful with these expert tips, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

I'm a sleep editor and these are the 3 things I wish I'd known before buying a sofa bed

What I wish I'd known before I bought a sofa bed, and what I'd do differently next time

Ideal Home

The 9 sofa bed buying mistakes to avoid at all costs - pitfalls that could turn a dream purchase into a nightmare

Don't lose sleep over your sofa bed choice – from mechanisms to measurements, here's how to get it right

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Sara Cox shares her home truths about her GSD weekends to the pet peeve she can't stand

Sara Cox gets up close and personal with her home

Ideal Home

George Clarke reveals the thing that will make a 'big difference' to every rented home – and it won't break the budget

'I love them, I've bought loads of them'

Ideal Home

12 simple sofa buying mistakes you should avoid if you can

Investing in a new sofa can be expensive, so don't waste your money by making these errors

Ideal Home

6 best sofa fabrics for a calming home - the materials recommend by experts

These soothing textiles are proven to trigger feelings of calm

Ideal Home

Sofa colour trends 2025 – the 6 hottest shades to inject into your living room

From the bold to the cosy, these are the colours you’ll be covering your sofa with this year

Ideal Home

6 secret tricks stylists use that can make any sofa look more expensive

Upgrade your sofa with these simple styling tips

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Christmas tree ribbon ideas – 13 ways to incorporate this year’s biggest tree decor trend into your home

The hottest look of this Christmas season comes with a bow on top

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Small living room ideas – these 58 tiny but inspiring lounges have nailed small-scale living, and you can do the same in yours

Take inspiration from these compact living spaces that make the most of every inch – and yours can, too

Ideal Home

Our expert editors voted these brands the winners in the Ideal Home Living Room Awards 2023

The Ideal Home team's top picks for living rooms

Ideal Home

Restore your sofa to its former glory with this plumping secret experts swear by

Give your beloved sofa a new lease of life with these expert-led tips

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How your sofa could increase the value of your home, according to a home stager

Size really does matter...

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Sofa colours to avoid – these are the 3 shades experts recommend to steer clear of, and the ones you should go for instead

These are the colours that experts say you might want to avoid for practicality and timelessness

Birmingham Post

Sofology sales near £150m as profits slashed at owner DFS

DFS has owned the brand since 2017

Wales Online

Average sofa sees 311 arguments and 401 naps during eight years of service, study finds

Brits are willing to spend as much as £1,010 on their dream sofa - and almost all will try to resell the furniture when they no longer want it

Birmingham Post

Sales at Sofology pass £300m despite woes of owner DFS

During the year Sofology opened seven new showrooms

Ideal Home

Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 17 stylish ways that ensure everybody has a seat in a tiny lounge

These are the sofa styles that will fit right into your compact lounge without making it look cramped

Belfast Live

Now NI's high street shops are going dog friendly

Books shops, sofa stores and even chemists, we list 62 local shops in Belfast City Centre and beyond who welcome pets and their people

Daily Mirror

Mum saves £3,000 on living room DIY makeover thanks to B&M and Wickes bargains

Cheryl Hargate wanted to do up her living room after purchasing a new sofa from Sofology. She spent £2,500 on the entire DIY project but reckons she saved £3,000

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