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How to pack for a house move
You just put everything in boxes and job done, right? Wrong. Moving house is one of the most stressful things we can ever do in life and, once you’re done...
How to pack for a house move
You just put everything in boxes and job done, right? Wrong. Moving house is one of the most stressful things we can ever do in life and, once you’re done...
How to dismantle a sofa for disposal
Whether you’re moving house, or have recently decorated, there comes a time when you need to get rid of your old sofa to make way for a new one. But...
How to dismantle a sofa for disposal
Whether you’re moving house, or have recently decorated, there comes a time when you need to get rid of your old sofa to make way for a new one. But...
7 Sofa Cover Ideas to Spruce Up Your Living Space
Even when taking extra care of your sofa, it can become a little tatty around the edges after a few years. Depending on how long you’ve had it, the cushions...
7 Sofa Cover Ideas to Spruce Up Your Living Space
Even when taking extra care of your sofa, it can become a little tatty around the edges after a few years. Depending on how long you’ve had it, the cushions...
Bed Bugs 101: How to treat your sofa for bed bugs
Bed bugs are little creatures that can live in clothing, sofas, luggage and, of course, beds. These insects can be incredibly irritating and will hide anywhere they can find a...
Bed Bugs 101: How to treat your sofa for bed bugs
Bed bugs are little creatures that can live in clothing, sofas, luggage and, of course, beds. These insects can be incredibly irritating and will hide anywhere they can find a...
Leather vs Fabric Sofas – Which is right for me?
It’s where you’ll unwind after a stressful day, or snuggle up with the kids on a weekend. It’s where friends will gather to gossip and laugh, or celebrate those special...
Leather vs Fabric Sofas – Which is right for me?
It’s where you’ll unwind after a stressful day, or snuggle up with the kids on a weekend. It’s where friends will gather to gossip and laugh, or celebrate those special...
How to style and what colours go with a beige sofa
Want to make your living room feel more bright and airy, creating a sense of space without removing any furniture? Then a neutral colour scheme built around a beige sofa...
How to style and what colours go with a beige sofa
Want to make your living room feel more bright and airy, creating a sense of space without removing any furniture? Then a neutral colour scheme built around a beige sofa...
21 Bedroom Decor Ideas You’ll Fall in Love With
While so many of us have spent additional time at home working and keeping safe, it’s easy for our home space to feel drab, outdated and dull. Our bedrooms should...
21 Bedroom Decor Ideas You’ll Fall in Love With
While so many of us have spent additional time at home working and keeping safe, it’s easy for our home space to feel drab, outdated and dull. Our bedrooms should...
Style ideas for coffee table decor
Your coffee table is the centrepiece of your living room. Yet, rather than making a design statement, it’s often decorated with stray coffee cups, TV remote controls and discarded bits...
Style ideas for coffee table decor
Your coffee table is the centrepiece of your living room. Yet, rather than making a design statement, it’s often decorated with stray coffee cups, TV remote controls and discarded bits...
How did you sleep? Expert shares tips for a res...
In honour of the clocks going back (October 31st), we thought it'd be fitting to get a better understanding of sleep. So, we asked acupuncturist and sleep expert, Joanna Ellner,...
How did you sleep? Expert shares tips for a res...
In honour of the clocks going back (October 31st), we thought it'd be fitting to get a better understanding of sleep. So, we asked acupuncturist and sleep expert, Joanna Ellner,...
How Long Does a Sofa Delivery Take?
We’ve all experienced the frustration of buying a dream sofa after weeks or months of searching only to be told it can take anywhere up to 12 weeks or more...
How Long Does a Sofa Delivery Take?
We’ve all experienced the frustration of buying a dream sofa after weeks or months of searching only to be told it can take anywhere up to 12 weeks or more...
What Essentials do you Need for Your First Home?
Buying and moving into a new home is both an exciting and stressful time. It requires plenty of organisation, planning and preparation to allow for your move to be as...
What Essentials do you Need for Your First Home?
Buying and moving into a new home is both an exciting and stressful time. It requires plenty of organisation, planning and preparation to allow for your move to be as...
11 Home Decor Ideas To Inspire Your New Home
Whether you’ve just bought your first home, moved into a new rental place, or you’re well experienced with the property ladder, moving into a new home is an exciting time....
11 Home Decor Ideas To Inspire Your New Home
Whether you’ve just bought your first home, moved into a new rental place, or you’re well experienced with the property ladder, moving into a new home is an exciting time....
10 Vintage Bedroom Ideas That Are Timeless
Bedrooms can be one of the more challenging rooms in the house to decorate. You don’t want to sacrifice the function of the room for non-functioning design but at the...
10 Vintage Bedroom Ideas That Are Timeless
Bedrooms can be one of the more challenging rooms in the house to decorate. You don’t want to sacrifice the function of the room for non-functioning design but at the...
Stylish home office ideas for small living rooms
More and more of us are working from home. And it’s a trend that looks set to continue. For many of us it may not be that all of our...
Stylish home office ideas for small living rooms
More and more of us are working from home. And it’s a trend that looks set to continue. For many of us it may not be that all of our...
Guest bed ideas and tips for small spaces
Now that we are finally allowed guests in our homes again, many of us are shopping for new beds for them to rest their weary heads on long overdue visits....
Guest bed ideas and tips for small spaces
Now that we are finally allowed guests in our homes again, many of us are shopping for new beds for them to rest their weary heads on long overdue visits....
Shaken not stirred: Rev Hubert's top winter coc...
To celebrate London Cocktail Week (15th – 31st Oct), we asked gin maker Reverend Hubert to share with us some of their best cocktail recipes you can make yourself at...
Shaken not stirred: Rev Hubert's top winter coc...
To celebrate London Cocktail Week (15th – 31st Oct), we asked gin maker Reverend Hubert to share with us some of their best cocktail recipes you can make yourself at...
Model 01 & 02 Ottomans: An Interview with the D...
You asked for it, so we’re delivering. Introducing ottomans and footstools to join the Model 01 and 02 collections. We spoke to R & D Designer, Beck, to understand what...
Model 01 & 02 Ottomans: An Interview with the D...
You asked for it, so we’re delivering. Introducing ottomans and footstools to join the Model 01 and 02 collections. We spoke to R & D Designer, Beck, to understand what...
6 accessory ideas to get your home ready for Au...
As the weather turns and the nights draw in, it’s time to curl up and get cosy at home. We asked Steph Briggs, co-founder of the award winning interior retailer...
6 accessory ideas to get your home ready for Au...
As the weather turns and the nights draw in, it’s time to curl up and get cosy at home. We asked Steph Briggs, co-founder of the award winning interior retailer...
Models A & B: An Interview with the Designer
As we approach the launch of our first furniture collection, we sit down with Senior Designer and man behind the new collection, Jim Barrow, to talk through what we were...
Models A & B: An Interview with the Designer
As we approach the launch of our first furniture collection, we sit down with Senior Designer and man behind the new collection, Jim Barrow, to talk through what we were...
Home Tours: Interview with The Fabled Thread
The Fabled Thread is the work of Eppie Thompson, a sewing extraordinaire who went from City worker to needle and thread expert. Since then, she’s transformed her home into a...
Home Tours: Interview with The Fabled Thread
The Fabled Thread is the work of Eppie Thompson, a sewing extraordinaire who went from City worker to needle and thread expert. Since then, she’s transformed her home into a...
Interview, Lou & Pickle: Antique, vintage and o...
Photo by Duy Hoang on Unsplash Antique, vintage and reclaimed furniture items have become increasingly popular – with everyone looking for new and innovative ways in which they can add...
Interview, Lou & Pickle: Antique, vintage and o...
Photo by Duy Hoang on Unsplash Antique, vintage and reclaimed furniture items have become increasingly popular – with everyone looking for new and innovative ways in which they can add...
Small bedroom office ideas
If you live in a shared house, or if you have limited floor space to play with in your property, your bedroom may well be the only spot available for...
Small bedroom office ideas
If you live in a shared house, or if you have limited floor space to play with in your property, your bedroom may well be the only spot available for...
Sofa bed mattress replacement guide
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...
Sofa bed mattress replacement guide
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...
A Complete Guide to Sofa Parts
You might not think you need to know about the anatomy of a sofa but, let us tell you, it’s an incredibly useful tool in helping you know exactly what...
A Complete Guide to Sofa Parts
You might not think you need to know about the anatomy of a sofa but, let us tell you, it’s an incredibly useful tool in helping you know exactly what...
17 small living room decor ideas that will help...
Having a small living room does not mean that you have to kiss goodbye to creating a stylish and comfortable space. In fact, there are no end of ways you...
17 small living room decor ideas that will help...
Having a small living room does not mean that you have to kiss goodbye to creating a stylish and comfortable space. In fact, there are no end of ways you...
How to Repair a Leather Sofa
Leather is a beautiful material. Soft and supple, yet strong and durable too. It also has the major advantage of aging well, looking better with time and use (given the...
How to Repair a Leather Sofa
Leather is a beautiful material. Soft and supple, yet strong and durable too. It also has the major advantage of aging well, looking better with time and use (given the...
15 Modern Guest Bedroom Ideas
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...
15 Modern Guest Bedroom Ideas
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...
7 of the best paint colours to make your room l...
1. White 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...
7 of the best paint colours to make your room l...
1. White 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...
Home tours: Interview with Mairead Turner
Mairead Turner, an interior designer and stylist, who’s work and home has been featured in the Observer and Homes & Antiques. We love Mairead’s style, so we toured her home...
Home tours: Interview with Mairead Turner
Mairead Turner, an interior designer and stylist, who’s work and home has been featured in the Observer and Homes & Antiques. We love Mairead’s style, so we toured her home...
11 Creative Decor Ideas for Dead Space in a Liv...
Sometimes an empty space can look just as awkward as a cluttered space does. Having nothing at all in an area of the room can appear as disconcerting as having...
11 Creative Decor Ideas for Dead Space in a Liv...
Sometimes an empty space can look just as awkward as a cluttered space does. Having nothing at all in an area of the room can appear as disconcerting as having...
Maison Margaux's ultimate dinner party table st...
Maison Margaux is a luxury British homeware store selling everything from beautiful linens, tableware, candles, cutlery, glassware, bespoke accessories and more. So, we couldn’t think of anyone better to talk us...
Maison Margaux's ultimate dinner party table st...
Maison Margaux is a luxury British homeware store selling everything from beautiful linens, tableware, candles, cutlery, glassware, bespoke accessories and more. So, we couldn’t think of anyone better to talk us...
Upcycling: the ultimate guide to painting furni...
We asked Steph Briggs, co-founder of the award winning interior retailer La Di Da Interiors, to share her guide to painting furniture. She’s naturally talented at combining old with new...
Upcycling: the ultimate guide to painting furni...
We asked Steph Briggs, co-founder of the award winning interior retailer La Di Da Interiors, to share her guide to painting furniture. She’s naturally talented at combining old with new...
7 tips on how to make your garden wildlife frie...
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Reconnect with nature by turning your garden into a haven for wildlife. Our gardens are just as important for insects and bugs as...
7 tips on how to make your garden wildlife frie...
Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash Reconnect with nature by turning your garden into a haven for wildlife. Our gardens are just as important for insects and bugs as...
John Lewis & Partners: how to design your livin...
Swyft has joined the John Lewis & Partners family. From Friday 13th August, Swyft sofas will be on show and available to buy from a collection of John Lewis stores around...
John Lewis & Partners: how to design your livin...
Swyft has joined the John Lewis & Partners family. From Friday 13th August, Swyft sofas will be on show and available to buy from a collection of John Lewis stores around...
Your Guide to Buying a Sofa for Small Spaces
Small sofas can create a fantastic design feature and help you make the most of your home by freeing up valuable floor space and allowing you to add style, comfort...
Your Guide to Buying a Sofa for Small Spaces
Small sofas can create a fantastic design feature and help you make the most of your home by freeing up valuable floor space and allowing you to add style, comfort...
Model 00: 5 ways to make the most out of your s...
Feet up, knees up, bottoms up. With the release of our Model 00 stool, we thought why not shout about all the wonderful ways stools can be used around the...
Model 00: 5 ways to make the most out of your s...
Feet up, knees up, bottoms up. With the release of our Model 00 stool, we thought why not shout about all the wonderful ways stools can be used around the...
7 Top Sofa Accessories to Brighten Up Your Space
While your sofa will naturally form the centrepiece of your living room, no matter how attractive or eye-catching it is, it can’t carry the entire space. In order to help...
7 Top Sofa Accessories to Brighten Up Your Space
While your sofa will naturally form the centrepiece of your living room, no matter how attractive or eye-catching it is, it can’t carry the entire space. In order to help...
Sofas: a quick history lesson
Sofa: /səʊfə/ (n) a long, upholstered seat with a back and arms: The word “sofa” derives from the Arabic “suffah”, a raised area of floor filled with drapes, rugs, and...
Sofas: a quick history lesson
Sofa: /səʊfə/ (n) a long, upholstered seat with a back and arms: The word “sofa” derives from the Arabic “suffah”, a raised area of floor filled with drapes, rugs, and...
5 Ideas on How to Arrange Your Sofas and Armcha...
Arranging your sofas and seats in your living room sets the tone for the whole space, so it’s vital you get it right. If you have more than one sofa,...
5 Ideas on How to Arrange Your Sofas and Armcha...
Arranging your sofas and seats in your living room sets the tone for the whole space, so it’s vital you get it right. If you have more than one sofa,...
Top 7 behind the sofa storage and décor ideas
Unless you’re going for the ultra-minimalist lifestyle advocated by the likes of Marie Kondo, the chances are you’re going to need some storage in your living room. Even if you...
Top 7 behind the sofa storage and décor ideas
Unless you’re going for the ultra-minimalist lifestyle advocated by the likes of Marie Kondo, the chances are you’re going to need some storage in your living room. Even if you...
Why Dogs & Sofas are a match made in heaven
Dogs and sofas, you may think they’re not the most obvious match. But, think again. We are often asked how the stain resistant fabrics used on our sofas perform with...
Why Dogs & Sofas are a match made in heaven
Dogs and sofas, you may think they’re not the most obvious match. But, think again. We are often asked how the stain resistant fabrics used on our sofas perform with...
4 reasons why ready-to-assemble is the future
Ready-to-assemble furniture is going through grand change. Once dominated by Swedish Meatballs, the industry is now seeing huge growth from disruptive start-ups challenging the traditional retail experience.Due to the changing...
4 reasons why ready-to-assemble is the future
Ready-to-assemble furniture is going through grand change. Once dominated by Swedish Meatballs, the industry is now seeing huge growth from disruptive start-ups challenging the traditional retail experience.Due to the changing...
Living Room Décor Ideas Around Your Blue Sofa
Blue, in all its many shades, has long been a popular choice for stylish sofas and armchairs. Eye-catching, versatile and practical, a teal, navy or deep blue sofa could make...
Living Room Décor Ideas Around Your Blue Sofa
Blue, in all its many shades, has long been a popular choice for stylish sofas and armchairs. Eye-catching, versatile and practical, a teal, navy or deep blue sofa could make...
6 Corner Sofa Styling Ideas
The sofa is the most important part of any living space. You want it to be comfortable, stylish and as big as possible without dominating the room. In certain rooms,...
6 Corner Sofa Styling Ideas
The sofa is the most important part of any living space. You want it to be comfortable, stylish and as big as possible without dominating the room. In certain rooms,...
Afternoon tea with Benjamina Ebuehi
In honour of the annual Great British Bake Off final, we thought there was no better time to put on our toques (chefs hat to me and you) and get...
Afternoon tea with Benjamina Ebuehi
In honour of the annual Great British Bake Off final, we thought there was no better time to put on our toques (chefs hat to me and you) and get...
How to refresh your home with Hygge, the most l...
If you’re looking to add more positivity and fulfilment in your life and the first place you turn to tackle this is your home, then popular lifestyle concepts may be...
How to refresh your home with Hygge, the most l...
If you’re looking to add more positivity and fulfilment in your life and the first place you turn to tackle this is your home, then popular lifestyle concepts may be...
4 Interior Design Trends for 2021
There’s no doubt our surroundings have had a huge impact on how we view and dress our homes. Lockdown 1.0 meant we started to think differently about our living spaces....
4 Interior Design Trends for 2021
There’s no doubt our surroundings have had a huge impact on how we view and dress our homes. Lockdown 1.0 meant we started to think differently about our living spaces....
Instagram inspiration: Our top 8 interior profiles
Lockdown means we’re racking up the hours spent in our homes, allowing us time to visually reevaluate, analyse and pull apart our interiors. Why not use this time to channel...
Instagram inspiration: Our top 8 interior profiles
Lockdown means we’re racking up the hours spent in our homes, allowing us time to visually reevaluate, analyse and pull apart our interiors. Why not use this time to channel...
Interview: 60 seconds with Swyft’s Creatives
Creativity inspires creativity, so here’s a brief glimpse into our world. We sat down with our Design Director, Head of Creative and Graphic Designer to understand what it’s really like...
Interview: 60 seconds with Swyft’s Creatives
Creativity inspires creativity, so here’s a brief glimpse into our world. We sat down with our Design Director, Head of Creative and Graphic Designer to understand what it’s really like...
The best Christmas cocktails with Francesco Braun
Calling all merry elves. Christmas is fast approaching which means one thing, and one thing only - we can drink to our heart's content with no added shame or judgement....
The best Christmas cocktails with Francesco Braun
Calling all merry elves. Christmas is fast approaching which means one thing, and one thing only - we can drink to our heart's content with no added shame or judgement....
