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Best sofa beds, tested by an interiors editor

From leather to soft velvet options, these sofa beds are stylish and functional

The Independent UK

I’ve sat on over 100 modular sofas – these are my top recommended styles and brands to buy from, including the one I bought for myself

After happily spending hours trying various sectional sofas across 33 different showrooms, these are the ones I was impressed with the most

Ideal Home

Will a modular sofa future-proof your living room? Experts reveal if this emerging trend is worth investing in

Are modular sofas the future of living room seating or just a passing trend?

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5 sofa styles to avoid in a family living room – the styles experts warn will spell disaster for busy families

Avoid choosing these sofa styles in a family lounge, warn experts – these are the styles you should be investing in instead

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Courteney Cox has just made grey living rooms cool again - it's all down to getting these four decorating choices right

We asked home decor experts to help us decode the secrets of Courteney Cox's modern grey living room

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The 5 lighting tricks to make a narrow hallway look bigger - how the experts create the illusion of a grander entrance

Lighting experts share their top tips for illuminating a narrow hallway in style

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Best sofas in a box to order online: Comfortable and stylish couches tried and tested

Signed, sealed... and delivered with ease

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The ES Shopping Shortlist: What to shop, see and know in February 2024

The hot-off-the-press launches and shopping newness to know this month

Evening Standard

How to choose sofa upholstery - 7 tips for durability, pattern, and clever colour choices

We've brought in the experts to decode exactly which sofa fabric is best for your home

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Is Swyft's newest sofa bed launch the renter-friendly solution for small spaces? We take a first look

Neither style nor comfort has to be sacrificed with the sofa-in-a-box brand's new launch

Ideal Home

Best no-tool furniture that’s easy to assemble and looks great

So simple even the most DIY-averse can build it

Evening Standard

A flat packed Chesterfield sofa? Yes, really

The latest innovation means that even tiny homes can enjoy this classic piece of furniture

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Best furniture deals as Dunelm, IKEA, Habitat, West Elm and Swft launch Easter sales

Refresh your home for less with some of these Easter furniture sales.

Daily Record

Best modular sofas: clever sectional sofas for modern living

Curate your comfort

Evening Standard

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Best fabric sofas: Velvet, leather, linen and boucle designs to suit your space

Get yourself in the comfort zone

Evening Standard

Best anti-stain sofas that look good for longer

Friend, family and pet-proof

Daily Mirror

8 best sofas and couches for comfort, style and budget, tried and tested

Whether you sit, snooze, chat or even have dinner on it, there's nothing quite like finding the perfect sofa to sink into - and here are our top picks

Evening Standard

Best loveseats for the bedroom, living room and small spaces

A small sofa or a spacious armchair? Either way there’s plenty to adore when it comes to loveseats

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How to style an emerald green sofa in your living room – 11 ways to create a cohesive, modern colour statement

Make the most of this timeless yet bold sofa shade in your lounge with these expert-approved styling tips

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