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This East Sussex cottage wouldn't look out of place on a Christmas card

And with its open-plan kitchen extension it's surprisingly spacious

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Stylish and comfortable sofas with hidden storage are hard to come by – but these 6 styles tick all the boxes

I found the best storage sofas so that you don’t have to

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The Hidden Storage in This Bench Seat Is So Sleek, I Almost Didn't See It — It's a Genius Piece of Furniture for Keeping Shoes in a Hallway

It's so versatile, I can honestly see a use for it in almost every room of the home

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I love trying out new sofas – and these are the latest sofa designs and new brands that impressed me this season

It's been an autumn filled with sofa launches – and these are the ones I think should be on your radar

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I Never Thought I'd Say That Purple Sofas Are Trending, but This Color Is Undeniably Having a Big Moment

According to Google Trends, the search for 'purple sofas' grew by 5,000% in August, but it's these designer schemes that have really convinced me on them

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The Zeitgeist Edit — This Is What's Inspiring Our Editor This August

New openings, collections, trends, and cultural touchpoints to keep you in the design loop for the month ahead

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'My favourite part of the house is the period features, especially the large windows and high ceilings'

See how this couple has updated their elegant Victorian property, making it a modern family home full of classic touches

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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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I just bought a loose cover sofa – 3 reasons furniture experts agree that removable covers are the best choice for busy homes

This is why I'm never going back to fixed sofa covers – and why I would recommend everyone to do the same

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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 many cushions should you have on your sofa? Experts share the golden rule of getting it just right

You’ll never have too many or not enough sofa cushions ever again

Ideal Home

10 best armchairs that are perfect for kicking back and relaxing in style

From boucle-clad chairs to faux-leather options, these are the armchairs we’d happily have in our homes

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Experts say this timeless pattern is the next big upholstery trend – here's how to style it in your living room

Bold striped upholstery is having a major moment – and we're here for it!

Ideal Home

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

The Independent UK

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

Ideal Home

Is it worth buying an expensive sofa? I've sat on enough sofas to say this is what you should splurge on

In short, yes, it's worth it – but this is what sofa experts and I recommend looking out for

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I’ve tried 80 modular sofas when choosing the best one for my living room – these are the ones I was most impressed by, and would recommend

The flexible, versatile design of sectionals makes them the best sofa style to invest in

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Snuggle down on these comfy sofa picks

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Is it worth paying more for a made-to-order sofa? Experts reveal the pros and cons

More and more brands are launching their made-to-order sofa categories – but is this something you should consider?

Ideal Home

How much do sofa beds cost? And how much should you pay for one?

From bargain buys to bank-busting beauties, there's a sofa bed for every budget – but what should you spend?

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

Ideal Home

Ideal Home Living Room Award winners 2024 – celebrating the brands and products that get our seal of approval

Find out who the expert judges rated best in class for stylish and hardworking living spaces

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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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