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Should you put a sofa in front of a window? Design experts all agree this is the ideal arrangement
Working out where to put a sofa in a living room? Experts reveal why you shouldn't put it in front of a sofa
By Katie Sims
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Experts warn against 9 design mistakes making your living room feel cold – but they're quick to fix
The experts reveal how to create a warm and inviting space all year round
By Ellis Cochrane
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The most popular sofa bed of 2023 - this is the design you couldn't stop clicking on, and it's on sale
We've crunched the numbers to find out the most popular sofa bed that we featured on the Ideal Home website this year - and it surprised us
By Rebecca Knight
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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
By Sara Hesikova
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Should I buy a chair bed or a sofa bed? How to work out which is best for your home and guests this Christmas
Give your guests the gift of a comfortable night’s sleep
By Lauren Bradbury
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Make your TV look as beautiful as your home this Christmas
Hide your TV in plain sight with Samsung The Frame
By Sponsored
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28 Christmas living room decor ideas to transform your home for the festive season
Take inspiration from our round up of seasonal styles for your living room, to ensure your home is the best dressed ready for the holidays
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Alternative Christmas tree ideas that are just as festive as the real thing
From decorative branches to rustic ladders, these quirky alternative Christmas tree ideas will add a twist to a festive scheme
By Lisa Fazzani
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Mrs Hinch's Christmas living room decor is among the best we've seen – experts love the 'sleek yet cosy festive look'
The pared-back scheme even has experts swooning
By Jullia Joson
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6 things you need to know if you are putting your Christmas decorations up early
Decorating earlier can make you feel happier, but there are a couple of things to keep in mind if you are planning to do it
By Andrea Childs
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Christmas tree ideas to inspire your festive decorating scheme this year
The tree is the focal point for any festive decorating scheme, so it has to set the scene in style
By Tamara Kelly
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This Chesterfield sofa is the comfiest we've sat on – and it's on sale at the best price we've seen all year
A Chesterfield that's *actually* comfy and doesn't break the bank? Sign us up...
By Jullia Joson
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How to choose sofa upholstery - 7 tips for durability, pattern, and clever colour choices
We've brought in the experts to decode exactly which sofa fabric is best for your home
By Holly Cockburn
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Experts warn against falling for these 7 living room lighting mistakes this winter
Swerve these mistakes to create a cosy and inviting living space
By Ellis Cochrane
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This 'expensive' looking Jack Wills Sofa is one of the best pre-Black Friday deals we've seen at under £200
A stylish 3-seater sofa for under £200? We’re sold
By Lauren Bradbury
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Why your decor is giving you a migraine – literally – and design tips to stop the pain
Migraine experts say these design switches can help you stop getting painful headaches
By Andrea Childs
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Which grey is best for a living room? Colour experts share the best shades to choose
Grey is one of the most varied and versatile shades - but which tone is the perfect choice for you living room?
By Millie Hurst
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How to design a living room - flooring, colours, and layout tips to level up your lounge
Easy to implement advice from experts on how to design a living room to make your space feel stylish yet homely
By Tamara Kelly
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The emerging side table trend that every stylish living room will have in 2024
We’re already eyeing up ours
By Sara Hesikova
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The most low-maintenance sofa fabrics recommended by experts, that are both stylish and durable
These are the 4 most low-maintenance sofa fabrics that experts swear by
By Sara Hesikova
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Family living room mistakes to avoid – our 10 top family room fails
Ensure chill-out time with your nearest and dearest is super relaxing by dodging these decorating disasters
By Linda Clayton
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This noughties-inspired furniture trend is the ultimate trick to make small living spaces look bigger
Who knew we'd be seeing this trend back in fashion
By Sara Hesikova
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This iconic Made.com sofa is back – but it has competition from two gorgeous alternatives
This adored furniture piece has made its return, but so have these stunning substitutes
By Jullia Joson
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Today's top Argos sofa deals - the biggest savings on some of its best-selling sofas and sofa beds
Our edit of today's best Argos sofa deals – save up to 20% on the best-selling Kota, Roma, Julien, and more
By Sara Hesikova
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The best home scents to calm you down – home fragrance with the 'aah' factor
Use these relaxing scents to help give your home the 'aah' factor
By Andrea Childs
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10 mistakes to avoid when decorating your living room
Gearing up for a living makeover? Here are the top decorating mistakes to avoid, according to experts
By Linda Clayton
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10 beige living room ideas prove that beige is anything but boring
Neutrals never go out of style – here's how to style up the shade for a fresh look
By Lisa Fazzani