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Are your sofa cushions dipping and sagging when you sit on them? Do they never seem to regain their plump shape after fluffing them? Does your sofa just look tired overall? Well, then it’s probably time to invest in some replacement cushions.
While ideally, it’s always best to use a traditional bed if you want the best night’s sleep possible, sometimes we know it’s not always that easy. With rooms getting smaller these days, more people are looking into space-saving alternatives. From furniture that also provides extra storage and flatpack, customisable modular sofas to compact tables and sofa beds, this space-savvy generation has it all figured out!
Wondering how you can dispose of an old sofa to make room for your new one? Most people will either take it to the tip themselves or arrange a waste collection with their local council which can be bulky, time-consuming and a hassle. But, if your sofa is still in a good condition, there are many charities who will accept it.
There are countless charities across the UK that are always on the lookout for old furniture that can be upcycled, reused, loved by another family or individual and kept out of landfill. So why not enjoy the comfort of a new sofa while donating your old one to a worthy cause? To help you find the perfect place to donate your sofa, we’ve created a list of UK charities that accept unwanted sofas and offer free collections so it’s inexpensive and hassle-free.
From statement navy blue walls and royal blue accents to ocean blue-greys and tinted teals, blues have a beautiful range of shades to help set the mood. Whether your living room is for entertaining, chilling out in front of the TV or your family playroom, there are plenty of fresh and modern blue living room ideas to go around. If you’re ready to turn your living room into a blue haven, here are some tips from our expert interior designers...
Placing a sofa in the middle of a room can help you to create a sociable seating area and an attractive living space. Contemporary and practical, a floating sofa can work really well in large rooms, open plan homes and multifunctional living spaces.
A floating sofa can even look fantastic in smaller spaces. An easy way to define your seating area and create a focal point, a sofa in the middle of the room can help your interior to stand out from the crowd.
Renovating a house can help you create the living space you’ve always wanted. Whether you’ve dreamt of an open plan kitchen/diner, longed for a living room that opens onto the garden or been desperate to knock down some walls and open up your living space, renovating is the perfect solution.
Are you looking for a change of style for your living room? Tired of the same old comfortable but uninspiring style? Then it might be the ideal time to update your home decor with the latest Industrial style ideas for your living room.
Take a leap and choose a style a little out of the ordinary, combining an industrial aesthetic with stripping back unnecessary materials and mid-century furniture for a chic and cool modernist appeal. But just what is industrial style and how does it work in your living room?
Half painted walls are a big home decor trend right now. They are an inspired interior design feature for any room with a low ceiling and an easy low-cost way of elevating the look of your room to a whole new level. Split wall painting is also a great artistic idea if you want to experiment with bold dark or bright colours but don’t want to risk overdoing it. And if you aspire to give your home a chic, classic style but live in a modern build, half painting your walls can be a brilliant way to sprinkle character over a room lacking in original features.