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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...
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...
