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Living room feature wall ideas – 21 ways to create a standout focal point in your lounge
A feature wall is how you can anchor your living room and create a statement with a wow factor
By Lisa Fazzani
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Scandinavian living room ideas – 8 ways to nail the Scandis’ signature minimalist yet cosy style in your lounge
8 ways to take inspiration from one of the most stylish parts of the world and recreate the look in your living room
By Sara Hesikova
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35 cosy living room ideas to turn your lounge into a snuggly haven for long, cold evenings
Be snug as a bug with the help of our hygge-style lounge tips
By Tamara Kelly
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How to stop sofa cushions from sliding – 4 ways to keep your living room seating in place and looking neat
Are your sofa cushions regularly sliding off? This is how to help them stay put
By Sara Hesikova
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Air bed vs sofa bed - How to choose the right option for your space and your guests
Air beds and sofa beds are ideal for guests, but is one better than the other?
By Lauren Bradbury
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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
By Zoë Phillimore
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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
By Amy Lockwood
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How to hide TV wires – 5 ways to eliminate messy cords from your living room for a clean and seamless look
Messy cables, be gone!
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean a sofa bed – top hacks for tackling stains and everyday cleaning for an immaculate couch
Our (almost) foolproof guide tackles everything from spot cleaning stains to vacuuming upholstery
By Amy Cutmore
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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?
By Amy Cutmore
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Can you sleep on a sofa bed every night? This is what to know before considering it
Sofa beds can be comfortable, but they're not designed to replace a bed
By Zoë Phillimore
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What is a click clack sofa bed? What you need to know about this affordable option
This popular model is easy on the wallet and scores highly on style points too
By Zoë Phillimore
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4 rules interior designers always use to plan the perfect living room layout - these tried-and-tested tricks work every time
Failproof design rules that interior specialists swear by for living room layouts
By Katie Sims
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30 modern living room ideas for a clean and contemporary space that’s comfortable at the same time
This is how to update your lounge for a contemporary look in tune with modern living
By Tamara Kelly
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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
By Amy Cutmore
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Burnt orange is the new furniture colour to embrace – this is why it's everywhere right now
The rich and juicy trend we're loving
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Where to place a sofa for feng shui - key factors to consider for promoting harmony in the living room
If you're striving for balance and harmony in your living room, here's where your sofa should be
By Katie Sims
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How to brighten a dark living room – 6 ways to make a dingy lounge feel light and airy
Experts advise how to lighten up a dark living room with the help of paint, the right materials and more
By Sara Hesikova
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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
By Rebecca Knight
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Design experts’ top small living room wallpaper ideas to inject pattern and create the illusion of space in a tiny lounge
Want to add some depth, colour and pattern? Here's how
By Sara Hesikova
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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?
By Sara Hesikova
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How to maximise family room seating - five ways to create space for everyone to sit in a living room
Family room feeling short on space? These expert tips are essential for getting the most out of your seating ideas
By Katie Sims
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26 family living room ideas to turn your lounge into an inviting and functional space for adults and children alike
How to design a lounge for the whole family to enjoy
By Michela Colling
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Fans are in love with Stanley Tucci's chair - and we've found a similar version for £1000s less
The iconic design without the scary price tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to tidy a family living room fast - transform your space from chaos to calm in record time
With these speedy tips, your family living room will be neat as a pin in no time
By Katie Sims
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This £50 Homebase side table looks just like another design that’s over five times its price – and we couldn’t keep it to ourselves
We've already added it to basket
By Sara Hesikova
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I've been an interiors editor for over 20 years, and I predict this is the hottest new colour trend for sofas
You heard it here first
By Heather Young