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Hygge living room ideas — 6 ways to warm up your home with this Danish concept and cosy aesthetic

Hunker down until summer finally arrives with these warming ideas

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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

How to clean a velvet chair and remove stains in 5 easy steps - expert tricks to get it looking like new in no time

Knowing how to clean velvet chairs is essential for keeping your chairs looking their best –the experts reveal their top tips

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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

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Benny Blanco's game room is a masterclass in using kitsch in a stylish way – it teaches how to bring fun into any space

The movie, game, and candy room in Benny Blanco's home is a grown-up version of a childhood dream – here's how he did it in the right way

Homes & Gardens

Decluttering tips to help your home breathe again

When you need to step back and look at the bigger picture, these pointers will keep your clutter in check, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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‘Cosy’ is taking on a new look in 2025 – this is how your cosy living room is going to change in the new year

Cosy's been one of the major buzzwords of 2024 – but it’s set to evolve as we head into the new year

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

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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

Ideal Home

Best Black Friday sofa deals for 2024, from Ikea, Dusk, Swoon and more

Add the perfect finishing touch to your home with these sofa deals on Cyber Monday

The Independent UK

How to make a sofa look good with throws – from colour to placement

Looking to transform your sofa without breaking the bank? We share our top tips for doing just that with throws

Ideal Home

How to make a sofa bed more comfortable - 7 ways to make your guests feel like they're sleeping on a hotel-worthy bed

Whether it's for you or guests these are our top tips to up the comfort levels of your sofa bed

Ideal Home

Back-to-school home office schemes to stimulate productivity

Make nine-to-five more fruitful with these expert tips, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

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I'm a sleep editor and these are the 3 things I wish I'd known before buying a sofa bed

What I wish I'd known before I bought a sofa bed, and what I'd do differently next time

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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

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Sara Cox shares her home truths about her GSD weekends to the pet peeve she can't stand

Sara Cox gets up close and personal with her home

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George Clarke reveals the thing that will make a 'big difference' to every rented home – and it won't break the budget

'I love them, I've bought loads of them'

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12 simple sofa buying mistakes you should avoid if you can

Investing in a new sofa can be expensive, so don't waste your money by making these errors

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6 best sofa fabrics for a calming home - the materials recommend by experts

These soothing textiles are proven to trigger feelings of calm

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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

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6 secret tricks stylists use that can make any sofa look more expensive

Upgrade your sofa with these simple styling tips

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Christmas tree ribbon ideas – 13 ways to incorporate this year’s biggest tree decor trend into your home

The hottest look of this Christmas season comes with a bow on top

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Small living room ideas – 54 clever ways to create and maximise space in a compact lounge

How to make the most of a tiny sitting room as recommended by experts

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Our expert editors voted these brands the winners in the Ideal Home Living Room Awards 2023

The Ideal Home team's top picks for living rooms

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