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Best smart tech sofas: Transform your living room experience

Revolutionise your living room with our top picks of smart sofas featuring digital upgrades for ultimate comfort and entertainment.

Evening Standard

Is navy a good colour for a bedroom? Decor experts explain how to use this soothing shade to create a tranquil and relaxing space

Deep and moody or timeless and classic, these navy bedroom ideas will never go out of style

Ideal Home

Sofas are getting a micro update that will make a big impact in 2025 – what you need to know about the sofa piping trend

The latest statement-making living room trend that proves individualistic interiors are in

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The biggest sofa trends of 2025 – the 6 living room seating styles set to define the year ahead

These are the sofa styles you'll be sitting comfortably on in 2025

Ideal Home

Recliner sofas are the unexpected trend that I didn’t think I could get on board with – this is why I’ve changed my mind

This is the living room trend that took me by surprise – and it’s soon to be everywhere

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How to get a headstart on 2025 design trends with Furniture Village – with expert design tips from an interiors stylist

From folk-inspired designs to earthy colours of nature, we spoke with interiors stylist and creative director, Sally Denning, to get her tips on how to make the latest interior trends work in your home

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Add sophisticated sparkle to your home this festive season with these interiors trends

The must-have pieces we're loving from Furniture Village this Christmas

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I've been styling homes for the holidays for decades – these are the timeless themes I see year after year

Create a timeless Christmas decorating scheme that will endure year after year with these festive styling ideas and tips

Homes & Gardens

How to become a living room family – 7 sofa and decorating tricks to get the family together in one place

The 'living room family' trend is taking over TikTok – this is what it means and how to create the right environment to become one

Ideal Home

How to create a cosy cottage feel to your home no matter where you live, according to an interior stylist

We spoke with interior stylist (and long-time lover of the cosy cottage aesthetic) Pippa Blenkinsop to get her advice on how to create the look with the help of Furniture Village’s new autumn collection

Homes & Gardens

5 offers on life’s big purchases: holidays, hobbies, cars and furniture included

These big spends for much less will put more money in your pocket this autumn

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Ideal Home Bedroom Award winners 2024 - as chosen by our panel of expert judges

Meet the winners

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How to update your kitchen for fall – 8 ways to create a cozy, welcoming space

This fall, transform your kitchen into a warm and inviting heart of the home with these handy tips and decorating ideas

Homes & Gardens

Best dining table set: tables and chairs for family meal-times

Tired of eating dinner off your lap? Make mealtimes as they should be

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Best storage beds to help you make the most of space

Now you see it, now you don’t: the space-saving storage hack every home needs

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Forget Prime Day, I’m a Sleep Editor and this Habitat bed frame is the only deal I’m considering shopping today

I've had ercol's Teramo bed frame on my wishlist forever – this Habitat alternative offers a similar look for over £800 less, plus, it's currently in the Argos sale

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Bedroom alcove ideas – 11 clever ways to make the most of the often awkward design feature

From larger niches to shallower ones, find out how to elevate the recessed areas

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10 children's bedroom furniture ideas for a stylish yet practical kid's room

Children's bedroom furniture ideas that will see them from toddler to teen

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How to freshen up your living room this spring with Furniture Village

We love this uplifting look from the new Furniture Village collection

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Give your home a revitalising refresh with this Amalfi Coast-inspired look by Furniture Village

The Lemon Grove look from Furniture Village's Spring Summer 2024 range offers an Italian-inspired twist on the English country home

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Cottagecore decor ideas for living rooms – 10 ways to embrace this charming trend

Our cottagecore ideas for living rooms will inspire you to fill your space full of quaint and quirky pieces

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Design experts reveal the one place you should never put a sofa in a living room

Working out where to put a sofa in a living room? Experts reveal why you shouldn't put it in front of a sofa

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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

Evening Standard

Best furniture deals for Black Friday 2023: Sofas, sofa beds and more on sale for Cyber Monday

Treat yourself to some new furniture for the new year

Evening Standard

Best furniture deals for Black Friday Cyber Monday 2023: Sofas, dining tables and more

Treat yourself to some new furniture for the new year

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