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Ideal Home Awards 2026 Living Room Winners – our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out to them the most this year

Our expert panel of judges has spoken and these are the brands and designs that stood out

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This High Street Accent Chair Looks So Designer — And It's Hiding a Very Clever Secret (Hint: It's Storage)

Elegance, storage, and comfort, this chair is the perfect piece of furniture for small but stylish spaces

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Next's stylish new armchair comes with clever hidden storage – it's a simple but genius solution to keep a small living room looking tidy

Storage seating can be chic, too

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This Very Comfortable-Looking Outdoor Armchair Is Hiding Another Very Cool Feature: It Swivels

Slide effortlessly between conversations, sunlight, and scenery without disrupting the clean silhouette of your seating

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It’s my job to look at and test outdoor sofas, so it’s not easy to impress me – but these 8 garden sofas have done it

From budget to luxury, space-saving to large corner designs, these are the best outdoor sofas I've seen

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If you’re going to buy an IKEA sofa, make it this new modular, curved design that’s under £600 – your guests will never know where it's from

It looks almost identical to a high-end design, too

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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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You’d never know this stylish sofa was hiding a secret storage compartment – it’s the most comfortable space-saving sofa design I’ve ever sat on

It's comfortable, modular and comes with removable covers!

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I'd Have Never Known This Sofa Was for a Garden If I Saw It in a Showroom — Its Iconic, Curved Silhouette Looks Good in Rain, Hail, or Shine

The key to an outdoor area that looks and feels like an extension of your home all starts with the sofa

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Swivel chairs are coming for your garden this year as Next releases one of the most stylish rattan outdoor swivels I’ve seen

Forget hanging chairs – it’s all about the garden swivel chairs this year

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Why everyone is switching to modular sofas in 2026 (and the 10 best picks to upgrade your space)

Stars like Kylie Jenner, Justin Bieber, and Kerry Washington love this style of buildable sofa. Is it time to hop aboard?

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Wait, I've Never Heard of a ‘Sofa Island’ Before — Here's Why Designers Are Choosing This Unusual Layout Right Now, and Why You’ll Want It, too

Comfort, flexibility, and style — who wouldn’t want to take a seat on a sofa island? Here's what it is, why it works, and where to buy it

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This Clever 'Sofa Armrest Table' Means You Can Skip a Side Table Altogether — It's A Huge Space-Saver in Tighter Spaces

Lounging without leaving the sofa has never been easier, thanks to this nifty sofa accessory

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7 of the Best Things Our Editors Reviewed Last Year That We're Still Recommending in 2026

Think of this as a list of our favorite things — from coffee makers to bedding, these products didn't just pass our testing process, they did so with flying colors

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I bought my sofa for half price in a winter sale – and I've rounded up the sofa sales I'm seriously impressed by, so you can too

If I didn't already own my dream sofa, I'd be browsing these myself

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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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These are the 6 biggest sofa trends of 2026 you should know about – if you’re looking to invest in a new sofa anytime soon, read this first

Experts reveal what living room seating styles are going to be big next year

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I love my modular sofa – but these are the 5 things I wish I knew before I bought it

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How Smart Is Your Sofa? From Wireless Charging Pads to AI-Powered Comfort, Here's Why You Should Consider Investing in One

Tech is all around us and makes home life simple, but should we all be shopping for a smart sofa?

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So, What's the Big Deal With Memory Foam Sofas — Are They Really More Comfortable?

Because why wouldn't you want a sofa that's made from the same as your mattress?

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How to plan a small living room – 14 questions experts say you should consider to make the most of a tiny lounge

A step-by-step guide to designing a small living room like a pro

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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living room ideas – 24 ways to make your garden or patio a cosy and comfortable extension of your home

This is how to create a cosy living space in your garden you’ll love spending time in

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Ideal Home Awards 2025 winners for Living Rooms – find out which brands and designs got our editors’ stamp of approval this year

These are the brands and designs to watch – the best of the best that have impressed the judges the most this year

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I'm seeing this sofa shape pop up in every spring/summer collection this year – how to make it work for your living room

The curved sofa trend is everywhere, but how practical is it for everyday life?

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