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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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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

Don't make the same mistakes as me

Ideal Home

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?

Livingetc

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?

Livingetc

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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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

Ideal Home

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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Swivel chairs are the emerging trend taking over 2025 – I sat on 40 different versions to find the best for timeless style and comfort

Thinking of putting a swivel chair in your living room? From the 40 I've tried, these 6 are the ones I'd recommend

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Kid's furniture is getting a glow-up with the mini-me armchair trend - and some of our favourite brands are already on board

Introducing the perfect trend for you little 'grown-up'

Ideal Home

The low-slung furniture trend could be the most relaxing trend of 2025 - it’s also perfect for small spaces

It's time to sit back and relax

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 master the art of sofa scaling – 4 tricks design experts use to choose the right size sofa for a living room

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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely

No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts

Ideal Home

I’ve sat on over 100 modular sofas – these are my top recommended styles and brands to buy from, including the one I bought for myself

After happily spending hours trying various sectional sofas across 33 different showrooms, these are the ones I was impressed with the most

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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

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