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All year long, your living room is the heart of your home. But during the holiday season, it begins to feel extra important. It’s the perfect backdrop for gathering with friends and family, it’s the go-to location for your Christmas tree, and (if you’re lucky enough to have a fireplace) the primary entrance for Father Christmas.

For these reasons, and many others, here's some ideas for Christmas living room decor and how to fill your space with some extra Christmas cheer this year - because let’s face it, we all need it!

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As COP26 comes to a close this week, we thought there was no better time to sit down with Ecologi to understand what they are trying to achieve, learn a little more about the climate crisis, and to discuss  carbon offsetting and what the reality of this looks like. 

Ecologi’s Climate Impact Manager, Sam Jackson, has been attending COP26, so we couldn’t be in safer hands. 

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The main reason for SAD is not exactly known, but it’s thought to be mainly related to reduced sunlight exposure, which might cause a part in the brain called hypothalamus to stop working. As a result, it confuses the internal body clock, the production of serotonin and the production of melatonin. All of which can easily disrupt sleep, appetite, mood, and create feelings of depression.

Depending on its severity, SAD can be managed by making small changes to your lifestyle and home environment. So, we’ve come up with seven things you can do in and around the home to help combat SAD.

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Are you buying a new sofa bed and want to understand the differences between the mattresses used? Or has your sofa bed mattress proven to have a shorter lifespan than the sofa bed frame?

Don’t worry - in this short guide we’ll cover all you need to know about sofa bed mattresses. You’ll discover how to measure your mattress, understand the kinds available, and select the filling that will best match your requirements.

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Creating a modern, comfortable guest bedroom will give your friends and family somewhere fantastic to stay when they come to visit and help you make the most of every room in your home. At Swyft, we know a thing or two about sumptuous sofas and contemporary style. So, to help you create a space you can be proud of, we’ve put together 15 of our favourite guest bedroom decorating ideas.

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The most obvious choice for making a small room appear spacious, opting for a bright, neutral shade like white in your home decor will reflect the light and encourage the illusion of space. It’s also a good choice for keeping your office space bright and uplifting. And if you’re working from home these days, you might want to add some space-saving soft furnishings to your office as well, with these ideas for a sofa for your work space.

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