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Case study: Lydia Allen Design Studio
Case study: Lydia Allen Design Studio Client: Lydia Allen Design Studio.Location: St Michaels Resort in Falmouth, Cornwall.Project: Holiday home interior design. “This interiors project was based in a beach residence in Falmouth,...
Case study: Lydia Allen Design Studio
Case study: Lydia Allen Design Studio Client: Lydia Allen Design Studio.Location: St Michaels Resort in Falmouth, Cornwall.Project: Holiday home interior design. “This interiors project was based in a beach residence in Falmouth,...
How to choose the perfect rug for your living r...
A rug is an important accessory. Since the 5th century BC, rugs have been prominent in the home. That’s a lot of history. Too much to delve into for this...
How to choose the perfect rug for your living r...
A rug is an important accessory. Since the 5th century BC, rugs have been prominent in the home. That’s a lot of history. Too much to delve into for this...
Al fresco inspo: 7 styling ideas for outdoor ta...
We’re declaring it: summer is officially here. Now that we can sit out without (too much) fear of a torrential downpour, it’s time for a bit of al fresco dining. ...
Al fresco inspo: 7 styling ideas for outdoor ta...
We’re declaring it: summer is officially here. Now that we can sit out without (too much) fear of a torrential downpour, it’s time for a bit of al fresco dining. ...
How to make your living room a more sociable space
Some say kitchens are the heart of the house, but we reckon living rooms take the top spot (even if that is a pretty biased opinion). Your living room’s where...
How to make your living room a more sociable space
Some say kitchens are the heart of the house, but we reckon living rooms take the top spot (even if that is a pretty biased opinion). Your living room’s where...
How To Dress A Corner Sofa
The living room is the heart of the home, fact. That makes buying a sofa one of life’s greatest purchases (not biased). And why choosing the right sofa is a considered...
How To Dress A Corner Sofa
The living room is the heart of the home, fact. That makes buying a sofa one of life’s greatest purchases (not biased). And why choosing the right sofa is a considered...
Inspiring interiors: 12 ways design experts sty...
Versatility, quality and great design are all important focuses when choosing furniture for your own home. It’s these qualities that interior experts look for when designing bespoke homes for clients...
Inspiring interiors: 12 ways design experts sty...
Versatility, quality and great design are all important focuses when choosing furniture for your own home. It’s these qualities that interior experts look for when designing bespoke homes for clients...
The Ultimate Guide and History of the Loveseat
First thing’s first, what is a loveseat? A loveseat is the term used to describe a small sofa which is designed for two people. Although it’s designed for two people,...
The Ultimate Guide and History of the Loveseat
First thing’s first, what is a loveseat? A loveseat is the term used to describe a small sofa which is designed for two people. Although it’s designed for two people,...
How to design a travel-inspired room
Counting down the days to your summer holiday is a pretty great feeling, and we’re pretty stoked the getaway season is back. Whether you’re a die-hard beach holiday regular or you’re...
How to design a travel-inspired room
Counting down the days to your summer holiday is a pretty great feeling, and we’re pretty stoked the getaway season is back. Whether you’re a die-hard beach holiday regular or you’re...
How to Decorate a Living Room with a Mustard Sofa?
Despite its bold, statement personality, mustard has been around for years. A colour that can be combined with a versatile mix of styles; contemporary, mid-century, timeless, and retro, it’s a...
How to Decorate a Living Room with a Mustard Sofa?
Despite its bold, statement personality, mustard has been around for years. A colour that can be combined with a versatile mix of styles; contemporary, mid-century, timeless, and retro, it’s a...
Hallway Chairs: How to Arrange and Style a Chai...
When we think of an accent chair or armchair we often associate them with a living room or bedroom. Rarely do we place them anywhere else. Well, it’s time to...
Hallway Chairs: How to Arrange and Style a Chai...
When we think of an accent chair or armchair we often associate them with a living room or bedroom. Rarely do we place them anywhere else. Well, it’s time to...
What is the Difference Between an Ottoman and a...
The pouffe or, ‘pouff’ as some of you might know it, is an upholstered footstool or low-to-the-ground seat. Pouffes come in all shapes and sizes; round, rectangular, and square –...
What is the Difference Between an Ottoman and a...
The pouffe or, ‘pouff’ as some of you might know it, is an upholstered footstool or low-to-the-ground seat. Pouffes come in all shapes and sizes; round, rectangular, and square –...
How to bring the outside in: 11 decor ideas
What does time spent in nature look like for you? Is it a local park, a favourite hiking spot or your own garden? In this blog post we’re having a...
How to bring the outside in: 11 decor ideas
What does time spent in nature look like for you? Is it a local park, a favourite hiking spot or your own garden? In this blog post we’re having a...
How to Clean a Sofa in Summer
Using stain resistant fabrics on a sofa has become increasingly more important – especially for those with busy households. Alongside good weather, summer brings with it more situations that can...
How to Clean a Sofa in Summer
Using stain resistant fabrics on a sofa has become increasingly more important – especially for those with busy households. Alongside good weather, summer brings with it more situations that can...
10 sun-loving houseplants for summer with Patch...
As a pretty plant-obsessed bunch ourselves, we’re always on the lookout for new ones to add to our collection. Most houseplants hark back to tropical climates, which makes plant care...
10 sun-loving houseplants for summer with Patch...
As a pretty plant-obsessed bunch ourselves, we’re always on the lookout for new ones to add to our collection. Most houseplants hark back to tropical climates, which makes plant care...
Living Room Decor Ideas Around Your Pink Sofa
Pink has always been a popular colour for a sofa. Its versatility with its many shades; whether that be peony, rose, coral, pastel, or off-pink, means that a pink sofa...
Living Room Decor Ideas Around Your Pink Sofa
Pink has always been a popular colour for a sofa. Its versatility with its many shades; whether that be peony, rose, coral, pastel, or off-pink, means that a pink sofa...
10 Clever Ways To Style A Bay Window
If you’re lucky enough to have a bay window, you’ve already got a brilliant unique feature to style. Bay windows were made popular in the Victorian era, but these days...
10 Clever Ways To Style A Bay Window
If you’re lucky enough to have a bay window, you’ve already got a brilliant unique feature to style. Bay windows were made popular in the Victorian era, but these days...
Can you mix retro and new furniture? Our stylis...
This week we caught up with Swyft interior designer Kelly Collins to talk about mixing old and new. If you’re big into retro furniture and flea market finds but are...
Can you mix retro and new furniture? Our stylis...
This week we caught up with Swyft interior designer Kelly Collins to talk about mixing old and new. If you’re big into retro furniture and flea market finds but are...
7 garden projects you can get done in a weekend
Now we’re well and truly into summer, it’s the ideal time for tidying up outdoor spaces. Whether yours is a pint-sized balcony or you’ve got a fully-fledged garden, there’s always...
7 garden projects you can get done in a weekend
Now we’re well and truly into summer, it’s the ideal time for tidying up outdoor spaces. Whether yours is a pint-sized balcony or you’ve got a fully-fledged garden, there’s always...
6 Tips on how to keep your home cool in summer
We can pretty much guarantee those reading this blog are without the luxury of air con. One of the easiest ways to achieve a cooler room is to change the...
6 Tips on how to keep your home cool in summer
We can pretty much guarantee those reading this blog are without the luxury of air con. One of the easiest ways to achieve a cooler room is to change the...
The Ultimate Boucle Styling Guide
Boucle is here and here to stay. Once seen as a luxury fabric, creating a classic yet contemporary upholstery look, it’s now entered the mainstream. Boucle sofas and armchairs used...
The Ultimate Boucle Styling Guide
Boucle is here and here to stay. Once seen as a luxury fabric, creating a classic yet contemporary upholstery look, it’s now entered the mainstream. Boucle sofas and armchairs used...
10 of the UK’s best places to shop vintage inte...
As sustainability becomes a focus, we’re having a look at how you can furnish and decorate your home with preloved finds (and have a lot of fun doing it). Here’s...
10 of the UK’s best places to shop vintage inte...
As sustainability becomes a focus, we’re having a look at how you can furnish and decorate your home with preloved finds (and have a lot of fun doing it). Here’s...
Sustainability: What Makes A Sofa Sustainable?
What would you say if we said that we saved 300 plastic bottles from going to landfill for every one Model 04 sofa bed made in eco-velvet? Sounds impressive, right?...
Sustainability: What Makes A Sofa Sustainable?
What would you say if we said that we saved 300 plastic bottles from going to landfill for every one Model 04 sofa bed made in eco-velvet? Sounds impressive, right?...
9 Tips for Summer Entertaining: Sofa Bed Edition
It’s that time of year again, summer. Time to lather yourself in tanning oil, refuel that BBQ, and dust-off the outdoor furniture. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, the...
9 Tips for Summer Entertaining: Sofa Bed Edition
It’s that time of year again, summer. Time to lather yourself in tanning oil, refuel that BBQ, and dust-off the outdoor furniture. Whatever the weather, come rain or shine, the...
How to shop home decor whilst on holiday
Jetting away this summer? One of the best ways to show personality in your home styling is with unique decor. Interior designers have long been using their travels as opportunities...
How to shop home decor whilst on holiday
Jetting away this summer? One of the best ways to show personality in your home styling is with unique decor. Interior designers have long been using their travels as opportunities...
How to pair different materials: our interior d...
If there’s one question that pops up frequently for us, it’s all about pairing fabrics. With so much choice out there, it can be hard to know how to put...
How to pair different materials: our interior d...
If there’s one question that pops up frequently for us, it’s all about pairing fabrics. With so much choice out there, it can be hard to know how to put...
4 Ways to Maximise Natural Light in Your Home
Why does natural light matter in interiors? Natural light is up there as an essential thing to consider when designing any interior. It’s pretty hard to view a house without...
4 Ways to Maximise Natural Light in Your Home
Why does natural light matter in interiors? Natural light is up there as an essential thing to consider when designing any interior. It’s pretty hard to view a house without...
What is a Chair Bed? Taking Advantage of Small ...
Living in a tight, compact space doesn't have to leave you yearning for more space. Cleverly thought-out furniture can solve most small space conundrums. The chair bed is one of...
What is a Chair Bed? Taking Advantage of Small ...
Living in a tight, compact space doesn't have to leave you yearning for more space. Cleverly thought-out furniture can solve most small space conundrums. The chair bed is one of...
A Timeless Iconic: How to Style a Chesterfield ...
The Chesterfield sofa is an iconic, timeless design that is recognised the world over. It’s a style that hasn’t changed since its inception. First designed in 18th-century England, the Chesterfield...
A Timeless Iconic: How to Style a Chesterfield ...
The Chesterfield sofa is an iconic, timeless design that is recognised the world over. It’s a style that hasn’t changed since its inception. First designed in 18th-century England, the Chesterfield...
Moving In Together? How To Combine Your Decor S...
Whether it’s your first place or your fifth, moving in together is a big deal. There’s a lot to think about when sharing a home with a partner or roomate....
Moving In Together? How To Combine Your Decor S...
Whether it’s your first place or your fifth, moving in together is a big deal. There’s a lot to think about when sharing a home with a partner or roomate....
8 ways to style your coffee table | Swyft
We’d take a bet on your coffee table being the most used piece of furniture in the living room (after your sofa, obviously). As the centrepiece, how you style it always ends...
8 ways to style your coffee table | Swyft
We’d take a bet on your coffee table being the most used piece of furniture in the living room (after your sofa, obviously). As the centrepiece, how you style it always ends...
What makes a room boho? Our guide to bohemian-s...
With a big focus on natural materials, bold patterns and earthy colours, boho decor’s all about personality. It’s a refreshing step away from sleek and minimalist aesthetics and instead favours...
What makes a room boho? Our guide to bohemian-s...
With a big focus on natural materials, bold patterns and earthy colours, boho decor’s all about personality. It’s a refreshing step away from sleek and minimalist aesthetics and instead favours...
Hello, Model 09. Interview with the designer
Hello, Model 09. We’re really proud to be able to introduce our latest sofa collection. This week we sat down with designer André Faustino to learn all about it. Hi, Andre!...
Hello, Model 09. Interview with the designer
Hello, Model 09. We’re really proud to be able to introduce our latest sofa collection. This week we sat down with designer André Faustino to learn all about it. Hi, Andre!...
Interior trends this SS23 season: our designer’...
Hello, spring! With summer on the way, we’re definitely thinking about giving our spaces a freshen-up. In last season’s style guide, our team covered all things mid-century modern, got colourful...
Interior trends this SS23 season: our designer’...
Hello, spring! With summer on the way, we’re definitely thinking about giving our spaces a freshen-up. In last season’s style guide, our team covered all things mid-century modern, got colourful...
How to choose the right sofa fabric for your space
If there’s one question we get asked the most, it’s this. Choosing a fabric for your sofa or armchair isn’t just an aesthetic decision, it’s a practical one too. With...
How to choose the right sofa fabric for your space
If there’s one question we get asked the most, it’s this. Choosing a fabric for your sofa or armchair isn’t just an aesthetic decision, it’s a practical one too. With...
Cushion coordination: how to style your sofa
What’s a sofa without some comfortable cushions? We’re all about decor that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing - and cushions tick both boxes. They’re the easiest way to update the...
Cushion coordination: how to style your sofa
What’s a sofa without some comfortable cushions? We’re all about decor that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing - and cushions tick both boxes. They’re the easiest way to update the...
Accent chair ideas: 9 ways to use solo seating
The clue’s in the name when it comes to accent chairs. These perches are made for relaxing, whilst holding the fort as a stand-out piece of furniture no matter where...
Accent chair ideas: 9 ways to use solo seating
The clue’s in the name when it comes to accent chairs. These perches are made for relaxing, whilst holding the fort as a stand-out piece of furniture no matter where...
Step-by-step: how to create a physical mood boa...
Getting the itch to decorate or change up your space? This time of year more of us than ever are giving our rooms a refresh or doing renovation work. But...
Step-by-step: how to create a physical mood boa...
Getting the itch to decorate or change up your space? This time of year more of us than ever are giving our rooms a refresh or doing renovation work. But...
Hello, Model 08. Interview with the designer
Hello, Model 08. We’re really proud to be able to introduce our latest sofa bed collection. This week we sat down with designer Beck Wyld to learn all about it. Swyft...
Hello, Model 08. Interview with the designer
Hello, Model 08. We’re really proud to be able to introduce our latest sofa bed collection. This week we sat down with designer Beck Wyld to learn all about it. Swyft...
How to add character to your new build home
Loads of us long for beautiful period homes but in reality, the housing market tends to dictate where we’ll end up, especially for first-time buyers. It’s fair to say that...
How to add character to your new build home
Loads of us long for beautiful period homes but in reality, the housing market tends to dictate where we’ll end up, especially for first-time buyers. It’s fair to say that...
6 storage tricks to try in your small living room
Let’s get stuck into some ideas for small living rooms. Nobody wants a cluttered home, and when you’re tight on space, you’re usually equally tight on places to store your...
6 storage tricks to try in your small living room
Let’s get stuck into some ideas for small living rooms. Nobody wants a cluttered home, and when you’re tight on space, you’re usually equally tight on places to store your...
A guide to short-pile and soft velvet sofas
This week we’re talking all things velvet. This sofa fabric's solidified itself as a staple in home interiors and has become a first choice, for good reason. In fact, velvet's...
A guide to short-pile and soft velvet sofas
This week we’re talking all things velvet. This sofa fabric's solidified itself as a staple in home interiors and has become a first choice, for good reason. In fact, velvet's...
9 simple ways to style your living room more su...
Let’s talk sustainability. It’s the topic on everyone’s radar right now, and for good reason. The notion of being more eco-friendly at home doesn’t have to stop at refill shops...
9 simple ways to style your living room more su...
Let’s talk sustainability. It’s the topic on everyone’s radar right now, and for good reason. The notion of being more eco-friendly at home doesn’t have to stop at refill shops...
5 ways to freshen up your living room this spring
When the temperature’s not quite hitting double figures, it’s an ideal opportunity to start switching things up. Trust us - home decor projects are much more enjoyable than slogging through...
5 ways to freshen up your living room this spring
When the temperature’s not quite hitting double figures, it’s an ideal opportunity to start switching things up. Trust us - home decor projects are much more enjoyable than slogging through...
Living room looks with green sofas
Showing no signs of slowing down, it’s been pretty hard to ignore the green trend in interiors over the past few years. We’ve seen sage green walls, emerald green soft...
Living room looks with green sofas
Showing no signs of slowing down, it’s been pretty hard to ignore the green trend in interiors over the past few years. We’ve seen sage green walls, emerald green soft...
Why boucle fabric furniture is more durable tha...
We’re big fans of boucle furniture. The word boucle is French and simply means ‘looped’, which is pretty much what it says on the tin. Boucle furniture has a really...
Why boucle fabric furniture is more durable tha...
We’re big fans of boucle furniture. The word boucle is French and simply means ‘looped’, which is pretty much what it says on the tin. Boucle furniture has a really...
Should my sofa be lighter or darker than my walls?
This week, we’re giving you everything you need to know about living room colour combinations. Getting a new sofa or redecorating is a pretty big deal, and it can be tricky...
Should my sofa be lighter or darker than my walls?
This week, we’re giving you everything you need to know about living room colour combinations. Getting a new sofa or redecorating is a pretty big deal, and it can be tricky...
Everything you should know about pet-friendly s...
In the UK, it’s estimated that 62% of us now have a pet living at home, with cats and dogs staying strong as the most popular companions*. At Swyft we’re...
Everything you should know about pet-friendly s...
In the UK, it’s estimated that 62% of us now have a pet living at home, with cats and dogs staying strong as the most popular companions*. At Swyft we’re...
Making boucle decor work: our stylist's guide
If there’s one fabric we’re really excited about this year, it’s boucle. This super-soft material is cropping up all over our Pinterest and Instagram feeds and is showing no signs...
Making boucle decor work: our stylist's guide
If there’s one fabric we’re really excited about this year, it’s boucle. This super-soft material is cropping up all over our Pinterest and Instagram feeds and is showing no signs...
Hello, Made to Order! Designed by us, personali...
Hello, Made to Order! This brand-new collection lets you personalise our best-selling sofas, armchairs and beds with a choice of 30+ new fabrics, delivered in just 10 days. From wool...
Hello, Made to Order! Designed by us, personali...
Hello, Made to Order! This brand-new collection lets you personalise our best-selling sofas, armchairs and beds with a choice of 30+ new fabrics, delivered in just 10 days. From wool...
Reset your home for 2023: a step-by-step guide
Hello, 2023! We’re going into the New Year with a fresher look at our homes. We're here to help you create a longer-term positive impact with a step-by-step guide to...
Reset your home for 2023: a step-by-step guide
Hello, 2023! We’re going into the New Year with a fresher look at our homes. We're here to help you create a longer-term positive impact with a step-by-step guide to...