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10 Gifts We're Adding To Our Wishlist This Chri...
Christmas is nearly upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you’re anything like us, present shopping always ends up in picking up other extras for ourselves - especially...
10 Gifts We're Adding To Our Wishlist This Chri...
Christmas is nearly upon us, and we couldn’t be more excited. If you’re anything like us, present shopping always ends up in picking up other extras for ourselves - especially...
5 Trends That Interior Designers Say Will Be Bi...
This year’s flown by, and it’s been a very varied one for home decor. We’ve seen everything from retro style, to sustainable swaps, to green interiors and more. 2024 is...
5 Trends That Interior Designers Say Will Be Bi...
This year’s flown by, and it’s been a very varied one for home decor. We’ve seen everything from retro style, to sustainable swaps, to green interiors and more. 2024 is...
Hidden Storage: The Advantages of Coffee Tables...
Trying to balance style and function is always hard when you’re furnishing a living room. Nobody wants to compromise on either - it’s what makes our homes feel calm, welcoming...
Hidden Storage: The Advantages of Coffee Tables...
Trying to balance style and function is always hard when you’re furnishing a living room. Nobody wants to compromise on either - it’s what makes our homes feel calm, welcoming...
5 Renter-Friendly Home Upgrade Ideas
We get it - not everyone’s lucky enough to be a homeowner just yet. Rental places come in all shapes and sizes, with most of them being set up for...
5 Renter-Friendly Home Upgrade Ideas
We get it - not everyone’s lucky enough to be a homeowner just yet. Rental places come in all shapes and sizes, with most of them being set up for...
Choosing the Perfect Side Table for Your Living...
Choosing the perfect side table for your living room is a task that is often overlooked. A side table should not only fit seamlessly into your interior and reflect your...
Choosing the Perfect Side Table for Your Living...
Choosing the perfect side table for your living room is a task that is often overlooked. A side table should not only fit seamlessly into your interior and reflect your...
Styling Tips for Your Round Coffee Table
In this guide we’re talking coffee tables - the round kind. Versatile and much loved for their space-saving qualities, this type of coffee table makes styling easy. Here’s everything you...
Styling Tips for Your Round Coffee Table
In this guide we’re talking coffee tables - the round kind. Versatile and much loved for their space-saving qualities, this type of coffee table makes styling easy. Here’s everything you...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Framed Print...
Let’s be honest, staring at a blank wall is worse than watching paint dry. At Swyft, we enjoy minimalist interior design; we’ve been advocating it for years. But a blank...
A Step-By-Step Guide to Creating a Framed Print...
Let’s be honest, staring at a blank wall is worse than watching paint dry. At Swyft, we enjoy minimalist interior design; we’ve been advocating it for years. But a blank...
Is it Better to Have a Round or a Rectangular C...
A coffee table is the centrepiece of a living room. Fact. Whether it’s a round coffee table or a rectangular one, the coffee table brings a space together and centers...
Is it Better to Have a Round or a Rectangular C...
A coffee table is the centrepiece of a living room. Fact. Whether it’s a round coffee table or a rectangular one, the coffee table brings a space together and centers...
10 of the Cosiest Living Room Corner Ideas
It’s officially hibernation season here at Swyft. In the spirit of making our homes as cosy as possible, this week we’re looking at living rooms. Most of us have a...
10 of the Cosiest Living Room Corner Ideas
It’s officially hibernation season here at Swyft. In the spirit of making our homes as cosy as possible, this week we’re looking at living rooms. Most of us have a...
How to Choose The Ideal Area Rug Size For a Liv...
With a multitude of area rug designs, styles, and sizes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. When it comes to choosing an area rug for your home,...
How to Choose The Ideal Area Rug Size For a Liv...
With a multitude of area rug designs, styles, and sizes, it can be difficult to know where to begin. When it comes to choosing an area rug for your home,...
What’s the difference between corner sofas and ...
When choosing the right piece of furniture for your home, it can often be a minefield. With many options out there, some might say ‘too many options’, it can be...
What’s the difference between corner sofas and ...
When choosing the right piece of furniture for your home, it can often be a minefield. With many options out there, some might say ‘too many options’, it can be...
How to clean your bed frame in 6 simple steps
Beds come in different sizes, styles, and shapes; the same can be said for bed frames. Bed frames are made from various materials including metal, wood, and upholstery. This means...
How to clean your bed frame in 6 simple steps
Beds come in different sizes, styles, and shapes; the same can be said for bed frames. Bed frames are made from various materials including metal, wood, and upholstery. This means...
How To Choose The Best Dog Bed For Your Dog?
After a long walk or a long stint playing fetch, our dogs deserve a place to call their own to sleep and unwind. But with a vast range of dog...
How To Choose The Best Dog Bed For Your Dog?
After a long walk or a long stint playing fetch, our dogs deserve a place to call their own to sleep and unwind. But with a vast range of dog...
Swyft Sofa Beds: What’s The Difference Between ...
Setting up a spare room, or need a multi-purpose sofa? Sofa beds are ideal if you’re short on space but still want somewhere for guests to crash. At Swyft, we’ve...
Swyft Sofa Beds: What’s The Difference Between ...
Setting up a spare room, or need a multi-purpose sofa? Sofa beds are ideal if you’re short on space but still want somewhere for guests to crash. At Swyft, we’ve...
Why modular sofas are perfect for entertaining?
As we rocket into silly season, there’s no better time than now to start thinking about the best ways to entertain at home. From Halloween to Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving to...
Why modular sofas are perfect for entertaining?
As we rocket into silly season, there’s no better time than now to start thinking about the best ways to entertain at home. From Halloween to Bonfire Night, Thanksgiving to...
7 Tips For Finding The Perfect Wall Art For You...
Finding the perfect print, canvas or poster for your living room can be tricky. Picture this: you’ve spent the last however long curating your space - from picking your perfect...
7 Tips For Finding The Perfect Wall Art For You...
Finding the perfect print, canvas or poster for your living room can be tricky. Picture this: you’ve spent the last however long curating your space - from picking your perfect...
What colours should you choose for a mid-centur...
Mid-century modern is here to stay. Colour palettes are probably one of the most important things to consider when you’re decorating a room. Getting them right is key to nailing...
What colours should you choose for a mid-centur...
Mid-century modern is here to stay. Colour palettes are probably one of the most important things to consider when you’re decorating a room. Getting them right is key to nailing...
6 ways to make your bedroom feel cosier this au...
Summer has officially left the building. Winter coats are coming out from hibernation, and it’s the first time the weather app’s shown temperatures sub-10c for a good while. Pumpkin-spiced everything...
6 ways to make your bedroom feel cosier this au...
Summer has officially left the building. Winter coats are coming out from hibernation, and it’s the first time the weather app’s shown temperatures sub-10c for a good while. Pumpkin-spiced everything...
Interior glow up: White and Charcoal colour scheme
White and charcoal are the most versatile of colour schemes. Two shades that go as well with each other as they do with every colour. That’s why, it’s a perfect...
Interior glow up: White and Charcoal colour scheme
White and charcoal are the most versatile of colour schemes. Two shades that go as well with each other as they do with every colour. That’s why, it’s a perfect...
Why every modern home needs a modular sofa
The look, feel and functionality of a modern home is directly linked to our modern lifestyles. The way we live has changed drastically over the years and, as a result,...
Why every modern home needs a modular sofa
The look, feel and functionality of a modern home is directly linked to our modern lifestyles. The way we live has changed drastically over the years and, as a result,...
8 window dressing ideas for living rooms
Getting your window dressings right is key to making your living room feel put together. The options for styling your windows are pretty endless, and there’s loads of opportunity to...
8 window dressing ideas for living rooms
Getting your window dressings right is key to making your living room feel put together. The options for styling your windows are pretty endless, and there’s loads of opportunity to...
How to use Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2024 Swee...
We’re calling it now: Barbiecore is dead – or at least on its way out. We knew it was going to happen – and with Sweet Embrace being Dulux’s Colour...
How to use Dulux’s Colour of the Year 2024 Swee...
We’re calling it now: Barbiecore is dead – or at least on its way out. We knew it was going to happen – and with Sweet Embrace being Dulux’s Colour...
5 ideas for styling living room shelves
It’s time to get creative. Shelf styling is where form and function come together, and there’s infinite ways to style living room shelves. Nobody likes a blank wall, and sometimes...
5 ideas for styling living room shelves
It’s time to get creative. Shelf styling is where form and function come together, and there’s infinite ways to style living room shelves. Nobody likes a blank wall, and sometimes...
10 ideas on how to style a grey rug
You might think that styling a grey rug is easy; that’s true to some extent. Grey is an extremely versatile colour, it goes with everything. Literally. So when it comes...
10 ideas on how to style a grey rug
You might think that styling a grey rug is easy; that’s true to some extent. Grey is an extremely versatile colour, it goes with everything. Literally. So when it comes...
Does baking soda really clean a mattress?
I’ll put my hands up and confess I do not look after my mattress. I’m not the only one, looking after and cleaning a mattress is overlooked by most. But...
Does baking soda really clean a mattress?
I’ll put my hands up and confess I do not look after my mattress. I’m not the only one, looking after and cleaning a mattress is overlooked by most. But...
Sofas on Finance FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Need a new sofa tomorrow, but want to spread the cost over time? Do not fear, you can buy one of our sofas with DivideBuy, our retail finance offering. That...
Sofas on Finance FAQs: Your Questions Answered
Need a new sofa tomorrow, but want to spread the cost over time? Do not fear, you can buy one of our sofas with DivideBuy, our retail finance offering. That...
5 interior colour trends to try this autumn
While the late summer weather forecast is looking pretty drizzly, we’re turning our attention from alfresco to indoors. The slightly gloomy weather isn’t all bad though - it’s a great...
5 interior colour trends to try this autumn
While the late summer weather forecast is looking pretty drizzly, we’re turning our attention from alfresco to indoors. The slightly gloomy weather isn’t all bad though - it’s a great...
Our interior designer's guide to AW23 decor trends
This summer at Swyft we’ve covered plenty of outdoor how-to’s, but we’ve also been on hand with plenty of indoor style guides for those (far too frequent) rainy spells this...
Our interior designer's guide to AW23 decor trends
This summer at Swyft we’ve covered plenty of outdoor how-to’s, but we’ve also been on hand with plenty of indoor style guides for those (far too frequent) rainy spells this...
What are the top 5 fabric sofas?
With so many sofa options out there it can be difficult to wade through the noise and find the type of sofa that’s right for you. That’s why, we’ve come...
What are the top 5 fabric sofas?
With so many sofa options out there it can be difficult to wade through the noise and find the type of sofa that’s right for you. That’s why, we’ve come...
Model 10: an interview with the designer
Hello, Model 10. Introducing the latest mid-century inspired sofa to join the Swyft range. We caught up with Model 10 designer André Faustino to find out more about the process...
Model 10: an interview with the designer
Hello, Model 10. Introducing the latest mid-century inspired sofa to join the Swyft range. We caught up with Model 10 designer André Faustino to find out more about the process...
House tour: a look around Nina Gee's period ren...
Everyone loves a home tour - you’d be kidding yourself if you pretended not to enjoy a look inside someone else’s place. If your spare time’s spent flicking through interior...
House tour: a look around Nina Gee's period ren...
Everyone loves a home tour - you’d be kidding yourself if you pretended not to enjoy a look inside someone else’s place. If your spare time’s spent flicking through interior...
How to Perfect the Art of Cushion and Sofa Arra...
There are many common mistakes we make when it comes to arranging our sofas – from placing them against the walls to putting them in direct sunlight. The same goes...
How to Perfect the Art of Cushion and Sofa Arra...
There are many common mistakes we make when it comes to arranging our sofas – from placing them against the walls to putting them in direct sunlight. The same goes...
Swyft's Co-Founder: 8 Learnings from Setting Up...
To celebrate World Entrepreneur Day we sat down with our Co-Founder, Keiran Hewkin, to learn about his eight takeaways from running and setting up Swyft. Over to Keiran: Stay in the...
Swyft's Co-Founder: 8 Learnings from Setting Up...
To celebrate World Entrepreneur Day we sat down with our Co-Founder, Keiran Hewkin, to learn about his eight takeaways from running and setting up Swyft. Over to Keiran: Stay in the...
12 unique home office colour ideas
Whether you’re grinding away remotely or you’ve got a hybrid setup going on, the era of home working’s never been bigger. Scientists reckon the colour of your space is directly...
12 unique home office colour ideas
Whether you’re grinding away remotely or you’ve got a hybrid setup going on, the era of home working’s never been bigger. Scientists reckon the colour of your space is directly...
How to make your spare room double as a home of...
Bedroom offices aren’t anything new, and if you’re anything like us, working from home is a pretty regular part of life these days. In a recent survey, two fifth’s of...
How to make your spare room double as a home of...
Bedroom offices aren’t anything new, and if you’re anything like us, working from home is a pretty regular part of life these days. In a recent survey, two fifth’s of...
What is minimalist design?
Minimalism refers to the interior design style that boasts simplicity and functionality. It’s an aesthetic that often gets mistaken for contemporary, but it’s slightly different. In simple terms, minimalism refers...
What is minimalist design?
Minimalism refers to the interior design style that boasts simplicity and functionality. It’s an aesthetic that often gets mistaken for contemporary, but it’s slightly different. In simple terms, minimalism refers...
10 clever ideas for kitchen lighting
Calling all keen home chefs - this one’s for you. There’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal, and it feels even better when your prep space looks great. Kitchen lighting...
10 clever ideas for kitchen lighting
Calling all keen home chefs - this one’s for you. There’s nothing better than a home-cooked meal, and it feels even better when your prep space looks great. Kitchen lighting...
How often do you need to replace your mattress?
We spend a lot of time in bed, so when it comes to buying a mattress it’s important to get it right. That’s why, we’ve come up with a quick...
How often do you need to replace your mattress?
We spend a lot of time in bed, so when it comes to buying a mattress it’s important to get it right. That’s why, we’ve come up with a quick...
Our guide to choosing the best living room lamps
It’s true that lighting has the power to change the overall look of interiors dramatically - there wouldn’t be so many options out there if that wasn’t the case. In...
Our guide to choosing the best living room lamps
It’s true that lighting has the power to change the overall look of interiors dramatically - there wouldn’t be so many options out there if that wasn’t the case. In...
Complete a jaw dropping garage door renovation ...
Garage doors are often neglected or overlooked when it comes to maintenance and aesthetics. Not often used for its intended purpose, a garage could fall into the bracket of ‘out...
Complete a jaw dropping garage door renovation ...
Garage doors are often neglected or overlooked when it comes to maintenance and aesthetics. Not often used for its intended purpose, a garage could fall into the bracket of ‘out...
How to choose the right furniture for an apartm...
Furnishing an apartment or flat can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield of measurements and multiple Pinterest boards at once. Who hasn't brought home a piece of furniture, flushed with...
How to choose the right furniture for an apartm...
Furnishing an apartment or flat can sometimes feel like navigating a minefield of measurements and multiple Pinterest boards at once. Who hasn't brought home a piece of furniture, flushed with...
The best colours to use in small living rooms
If there’s one decor topic we love talking about, it’s colour. A fresh lick of paint is a surefire way to instantly change the vibe of your living room. With...
The best colours to use in small living rooms
If there’s one decor topic we love talking about, it’s colour. A fresh lick of paint is a surefire way to instantly change the vibe of your living room. With...
The Modern Neanderthal. 7 Man Cave Ideas To Bri...
Man cave, definition: a room or other part of a home used by a man as a place to relax and pursue hobbies away from the rest of the family. Simply...
The Modern Neanderthal. 7 Man Cave Ideas To Bri...
Man cave, definition: a room or other part of a home used by a man as a place to relax and pursue hobbies away from the rest of the family. Simply...
Cruft-ify Your Dog Bed. How To Elevate Your Poo...
Is it time your pooch got a much needed bedtime upgrade? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Back in the day, dogs weren’t always regarded as our fluffy...
Cruft-ify Your Dog Bed. How To Elevate Your Poo...
Is it time your pooch got a much needed bedtime upgrade? If so, you’ve come to the right place. Back in the day, dogs weren’t always regarded as our fluffy...
8 Reasons Why a Chesterfield Sofa Doesn't Have ...
The Chesterfield sofa is a quality design that is as much about durability as it is about style. They are larger than most, which means they require more craftsmanship, materials...
8 Reasons Why a Chesterfield Sofa Doesn't Have ...
The Chesterfield sofa is a quality design that is as much about durability as it is about style. They are larger than most, which means they require more craftsmanship, materials...
How to find the right sofa and rug combination
As one of the biggest home decor expenses, choosing the right rug is pretty important. With so many options out there in size, materials, colours and patterns, picking out the...
How to find the right sofa and rug combination
As one of the biggest home decor expenses, choosing the right rug is pretty important. With so many options out there in size, materials, colours and patterns, picking out the...
What is the Best Material for your Rug?
Choosing a rug is a far more technical endeavour than most people realise. Most focus on two areas: size and colour. Whilst these are important in creating the ambiance and...
What is the Best Material for your Rug?
Choosing a rug is a far more technical endeavour than most people realise. Most focus on two areas: size and colour. Whilst these are important in creating the ambiance and...
7 interior design ideas for pet owners
As pet owners ourselves, we’re big on functionality. It’s important to make sure your interior space not only looks great, but gives your pets everything they need to be happy...
7 interior design ideas for pet owners
As pet owners ourselves, we’re big on functionality. It’s important to make sure your interior space not only looks great, but gives your pets everything they need to be happy...
Case study: House Designer
Case study: House Designer Client: House Designer.Location: Marylebone, LondonProject: Turnkey project for international clients. “The apartment is located within one of London’s landmark towers with 30 floors. The clients wanted a relaxing...
Case study: House Designer
Case study: House Designer Client: House Designer.Location: Marylebone, LondonProject: Turnkey project for international clients. “The apartment is located within one of London’s landmark towers with 30 floors. The clients wanted a relaxing...
Case study: White Circle
Case study: White Circle Client: White Circle. Location: Salford, Greater Manchester.Project: Crib 5 cinema room. “We created a cosy, statement cinema room for this residential block in Salford, supplying and installing...
Case study: White Circle
Case study: White Circle Client: White Circle. Location: Salford, Greater Manchester.Project: Crib 5 cinema room. “We created a cosy, statement cinema room for this residential block in Salford, supplying and installing...