Living room

John Lewis has launched what I think is the most stylish sofa bed on the market – *and* it promises to be comfortable

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If you’ve been hunting the high street for a sofa bed worthy of floor space in your home recently, then you’ll definitely want John Lewis‘ most recent launch on your radar. Available online and in-store, the Innovation Living Cane Sofa Bed scores some serious style points, and, based on my testing of other sofa beds … Read more

This £12 Amazon buy made my sofa bed so much more comfortable for guests – I just wish I’d bought them sooner

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I wish I had the space for a proper guest room where I can treat my guests to Meghan Markle-style hospitality. Unfortunately, I only have space for a small slimline sofa bed in a multi-purpose spare room, but two sets of £13 bed risers from Amazon has gone a long way in making my sofa … Read more

IKEA’s new sofa bed is what I’d buy for my own home as a sofa bed expert – it’s the ideal choice for a small space

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If you’re currently looking to kit out your home with an affordable sofa bed, then now is definitely the right time to be shopping as IKEA has just launched a new sofa bed. As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’ve spent the last four years testing the best sofa beds on the market, and in that … Read more

‘This is just the best’ – Richard E. Grant redecorated his snug with this statement shade and fans are obsessed

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I’m a big fan of Richard E. Grant’s home, known for its eclectic decor. It’s full of personality and charm – exactly what a home should be, whether you’re a minimalist or a maximalist, much like the actor himself. And over the weekend, Richard E. Grant’s new pink snug sent Instagram into a frenzy. That’s … Read more

‘It’s an icon in the making!’ – John Lewis’ new showstopping sofa is one of the best designs from the brand to date

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As we find ourselves on the cusp of a new season, transitioning from hot summer to cosy autumn, this is the time when the new collections start to drop. Every brand has its stars and hero pieces – when previewing the John Lewis autumn/winter 2025 offering last month, it was the John Lewis Pleat sofa … Read more

‘All our guests comment on how comfortable it is’ – Habitat’s new sofa bed looks designer without the price tag

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If you’re currently looking for solutions to host overnight guests in style – and comfort – you’ll want to know about one of Habitat‘s latest launches: the Julien sofa bed. Hot off the press, I think this sofa bed is a game-changer that easily gives the best sofa beds in the business a run for … Read more

Experts reveal why you should invest in a sofa bed ahead of the next heatwave – ‘this might be your best bet during extreme heat’

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There’s another heatwave on the horizon, and with high summer temperatures becoming more frequent in the UK, you might be racking your brains for ways to beat the heat at home, especially in the bedroom. Over the past few months, many of us have likely realised that our houses aren’t equipped for these types of … Read more

I’m a room decor editor with expensive taste on a high-street budget – and this H&M lounge chair is the best thing I’ve seen all season

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As a Room Decor Editor here at Ideal Home and general enthusiast for anything stylish and pretty, I regularly look through new arrivals of various brands and retailers. And one of these regular sweeps recently resulted in me stumbling upon a chic H&M lounge chair, which happens to be the best thing I’ve come across … Read more