I just discovered this stylish Next sofa bed *and* it’s under £500 – no wonder savvy shoppers are snapping it up

Judging by the storm currently raging outside my office window, summer is officially over and autumn has begun. And, as Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I know that this change in seasons means that the savvy amongst us are already prepping and planning for the festive hosting season ahead. In particular, that means considering how our … Read more

‘You’d never know it was a sofa bed’ – Loaf’s new solution for hosting overnight guests is brilliantly disguised

Loaf has launched a new range of sofa beds, and if you’re currently in the market for a living room sofa that can also transform into a bed for guests, you will definitely want this swoon-worthy seating on your radar. Over the past four years, as Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor I’ve tested numerous sleeper sofas … Read more

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

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

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

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

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

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

51 Modern Sofas for a Comfortably Updated Living Space

A chic modern sofa is the perfect way to update your decor without making major changes. In this post, we’ve collected our favorite modern sofas in a wide range of themes sure to satisfy anyone looking for a smart style refresh. Here, you’ll find contemporary sofas in on-trend fabrics like velvet and boucle along with … Read more