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A Daybed or a Sofa Bed? Here's Which One Is Actually Better to Buy for Your Home

They both add an extra place to lounge, but the difference lies in intentionality

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We're seeing this chic garden furniture trend everywhere – it's perfect for comfy summer lounging and hosting

Looking to refresh your outdoor living room set-up? This garden furniture design ticks all the boxes

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I’m obsessed with the HAY metal garden furniture but could never afford the price tag – so, I’ve found 11 stylish alternatives that deliver the same look on a budget

HAY’s Palissade outdoor furniture range is a cult favourite found in the most stylish gardens

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These are the 7 garden furniture trends that you’re going to see in the most stylish outdoor spaces this summer

If you’re shopping for outdoor furniture this year, read this first

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Where to buy garden lounge sets for relaxing outside in style – these are my 8 favourite places to shop, from budget to luxury

This is where to get stylish and comfortable outdoor lounge sets, and most of them are currently on sale

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Looking for a sofa bed in time for Easter guests? I always recommend these three quick delivery options for last-minute hosting

They're perfect for last-minute hosting

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The iconic green Paris park chairs are going viral on Instagram – and Habitat is selling a lookalike set for under £100

Give your outdoor space the Parisienne look

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I never would have guessed this stylish armchair has a hidden bed inside – it's the ideal solution for a small home

Hosting guests just got easier

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If I was buying a garden bench this year, this super stylish striped George Home number would be the one I’d get – and it’s under £150!

I’m calling it, this striped garden bench is this year’s ‘it’ buy from George Home’s outdoor range

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One of My Favorite Sofa Brands Just Launched Its First Outdoor Furniture Collection — And It's Perfect for a Lounge-y Vibe for Your Garden This Year

"The aim was furniture that feels like an outdoor room, not a separate category," says the brand

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Are Cozmo Sofas Any Good? I Went to Test This Emerging Brand, and Fell in Love With Its Sofa's Charms and Comfort

This (relatively new) London-based sofa maker has been making waves in the design world for a few years now, but how are its good-looking sofas to actually sit on? Our editor put them to the test

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11 living room sofa ideas – from the best styles experts recommend to how to choose the right sofa for your lounge

These are the top sofa silhouettes, arrangements and shopping tips that experts can’t recommend enough when searching for 'the one'

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Okay, There Have Been Plenty of Morris & Co. Collaborations Lately, but Zara Home's Makes the Patterns Feel So Effortlessly Modern

This has to be our favorite new iteration of William Morris' iconic 19th-century botanical patterns

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Habitat Just Quietly Launched a Super Sleek, Mid-Century-Style Sofa Bed That Feels Anything but Clunky

It's affordable, comfortable, and stylish — all in a small-space-approved size

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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

You have until Sunday 1st February to take advantage of the lower pricing

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These 11 living room trends are going to be all the rage in 2026 – the top styles to give your lounge a contemporary makeover

These are the looks, pieces and finishes set to define your living space in the year ahead

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I've found 3 alternatives to IKEA's FRIHETEN sofa bed – and unlike IKEA's bestseller, they're all on sale this January

Because it's always good to have options

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These are the sofa trends that are set to go out of style in 2026 – and I think some might surprise you

Experts reveal the living room seating looks that are best left in 2025

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ICYMI: 9 Homeware Releases, Announcements, and New Launches from December That Have Got Us Excited for the Year Ahead

From cozy sheet sets to artisan chrome candlesticks, this month's homeware launches are setting a comforting tone for the home

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'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

It looks and sounds like a pillowy dream

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Firm Couch Woes? Swyft Has Just Released Its "Comfiest Sofa Yet," and There's Still Time to Get It Delivered by Christmas

The design world seems to have its head in the clouds right now...

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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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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)

And yes, Black Friday is one of them

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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

There's even the option of *next-day* delivery!

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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

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