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How to Layer Cushions and Throws Like an Interi...
Most sofas would benefit from fewer cushions, not more. That is probably not what you were expecting from a guide on cushion layering — but it is the most useful...
How to Layer Cushions and Throws Like an Interi...
Most sofas would benefit from fewer cushions, not more. That is probably not what you were expecting from a guide on cushion layering — but it is the most useful...
Easter Table Ideas: How to Style Your Dining Ro...
Easter is the one occasion of the year when you are genuinely expected to pull out all the stops at the dining table. The flowers, the layered linens, the centrepiece...
Easter Table Ideas: How to Style Your Dining Ro...
Easter is the one occasion of the year when you are genuinely expected to pull out all the stops at the dining table. The flowers, the layered linens, the centrepiece...
Budget Home Upgrades that Make a Real Difference
There is a version of budget home decorating that involves buying seventeen cushions, repositioning a plant, and ending up with a room that looks exactly the same but now has...
Budget Home Upgrades that Make a Real Difference
There is a version of budget home decorating that involves buying seventeen cushions, repositioning a plant, and ending up with a room that looks exactly the same but now has...
10 Ways to Style a Neutral Sofa
A neutral sofa is the most versatile piece in your living room. Here are 10 practical ways to style it — from cushion formulas to rugs, throws and accent chairs.
10 Ways to Style a Neutral Sofa
A neutral sofa is the most versatile piece in your living room. Here are 10 practical ways to style it — from cushion formulas to rugs, throws and accent chairs.
10 Ways to Bring This Season's Biggest Shades I...
From warm terracotta to botanical greens, here are the spring 2026 colour trends worth knowing — and how to bring them home without repainting a single wall.
10 Ways to Bring This Season's Biggest Shades I...
From warm terracotta to botanical greens, here are the spring 2026 colour trends worth knowing — and how to bring them home without repainting a single wall.
15 Garden Furniture Ideas to Style Every Outdoo...
From small balconies to large gardens, here are 15 practical garden furniture ideas to help you style your outdoor space with ease.
15 Garden Furniture Ideas to Style Every Outdoo...
From small balconies to large gardens, here are 15 practical garden furniture ideas to help you style your outdoor space with ease.
Spring Refresh: 5 Ways to Declutter Your Home
Practical spring cleaning tips and decluttering methods to sort your home. Expert-backed approaches, UK stats, and furniture that does the hard work for you.
Spring Refresh: 5 Ways to Declutter Your Home
Practical spring cleaning tips and decluttering methods to sort your home. Expert-backed approaches, UK stats, and furniture that does the hard work for you.
Linen vs Velvet Sofas: Which One's Right for You?
Not sure whether to choose a linen or velvet sofa? We break down the look, feel, durability and practicalities of both fabrics to help you decide.
Linen vs Velvet Sofas: Which One's Right for You?
Not sure whether to choose a linen or velvet sofa? We break down the look, feel, durability and practicalities of both fabrics to help you decide.
9 Storage and Style Tips for Every Room
Good storage is not about stuffing things out of sight. It is about designing a home where everything has a place, and where that place makes sense. Whether you are...
9 Storage and Style Tips for Every Room
Good storage is not about stuffing things out of sight. It is about designing a home where everything has a place, and where that place makes sense. Whether you are...
International Women's Day Interview: Swyft x Fu...
Swyft has partnered with Furnishing Futures to help women and children escaping abuse feel at home. Read about the charity transforming lives through design.
International Women's Day Interview: Swyft x Fu...
Swyft has partnered with Furnishing Futures to help women and children escaping abuse feel at home. Read about the charity transforming lives through design.
7 Spring Garden Furniture Ideas for Outdoor Living
Your garden is ready for spring. From rattan garden furniture to metal and wooden dining sets, here are 7 ideas to make your outdoor space worth living in.
7 Spring Garden Furniture Ideas for Outdoor Living
Your garden is ready for spring. From rattan garden furniture to metal and wooden dining sets, here are 7 ideas to make your outdoor space worth living in.
8 Expert Tips on How to Choose a Sofa Colour
Not sure which sofa colour is right for your home? These 8 expert tips cover everything, from natural light and lifestyle to neutrals and bold choices.
8 Expert Tips on How to Choose a Sofa Colour
Not sure which sofa colour is right for your home? These 8 expert tips cover everything, from natural light and lifestyle to neutrals and bold choices.
How to Clean Garden Furniture
Dirty outdoor furniture? This guide covers the best way to clean rattan, wooden and metal garden furniture, including how to bring tired wood back to life.
How to Clean Garden Furniture
Dirty outdoor furniture? This guide covers the best way to clean rattan, wooden and metal garden furniture, including how to bring tired wood back to life.
How to Paint Garden Furniture
Got tired-looking outdoor furniture? This step-by-step guide covers how to paint wooden, metal, and rattan garden furniture for a lasting, quality finish.
How to Paint Garden Furniture
Got tired-looking outdoor furniture? This step-by-step guide covers how to paint wooden, metal, and rattan garden furniture for a lasting, quality finish.
10 Easy Ways to Shake Off February and Brighten...
Oh, Feb. The month of grey skies, plenty of rain, and the post-Christmas comedown. But, here's the good news: brighter days are coming. And you don't need to wait for...
10 Easy Ways to Shake Off February and Brighten...
Oh, Feb. The month of grey skies, plenty of rain, and the post-Christmas comedown. But, here's the good news: brighter days are coming. And you don't need to wait for...
Why Dining Rooms Are No Longer Just for Dinner
Once upon a time, the dining room had one job. Dinner. With matching chairs and a table nobody was allowed to touch unless guests were coming over. Fast forward to...
Why Dining Rooms Are No Longer Just for Dinner
Once upon a time, the dining room had one job. Dinner. With matching chairs and a table nobody was allowed to touch unless guests were coming over. Fast forward to...
Berlin Film Festival 2026: How to Create the Ul...
Every year, the Berlin Film Festival sets the tone for film season. Running from 12 to 22 February, the Berlin Film Festival 2026 brings together international premieres, competition films and big arthouse...
Berlin Film Festival 2026: How to Create the Ul...
Every year, the Berlin Film Festival sets the tone for film season. Running from 12 to 22 February, the Berlin Film Festival 2026 brings together international premieres, competition films and big arthouse...
The Interior Trends TikTok Keeps Bringing Back
If there is one thing TikTok has taught us, it is that nothing ever truly dies, not even interior design trends. From cottagecore revivals to Barbiecore dreams, the FYP keeps...
The Interior Trends TikTok Keeps Bringing Back
If there is one thing TikTok has taught us, it is that nothing ever truly dies, not even interior design trends. From cottagecore revivals to Barbiecore dreams, the FYP keeps...
7 Ways to Decorate Those Awkward In-Between Spaces
There was a time when every room had a clear job description. Living room. Dining room. Hallway that you walked through quickly and ignored. Now? Homes are multitasking harder than...
7 Ways to Decorate Those Awkward In-Between Spaces
There was a time when every room had a clear job description. Living room. Dining room. Hallway that you walked through quickly and ignored. Now? Homes are multitasking harder than...
Meet Miguel Liano, The Artist Behind Our Latest...
1. What first inspired you to become an artist? I started drawing and painting as a young child growing up in Spain, and was immersed in and fascinated by the rich history of the Spanish masters like...
Meet Miguel Liano, The Artist Behind Our Latest...
1. What first inspired you to become an artist? I started drawing and painting as a young child growing up in Spain, and was immersed in and fascinated by the rich history of the Spanish masters like...
We’re Not Swift Home (And We’ve Got the ‘Y’ to ...
Let’s clear this up. We’re Swyft. With a Y. We don’t sell bedding. We’re not based in New York. And while we do appreciate a cosy night in, the only thing we...
We’re Not Swift Home (And We’ve Got the ‘Y’ to ...
Let’s clear this up. We’re Swyft. With a Y. We don’t sell bedding. We’re not based in New York. And while we do appreciate a cosy night in, the only thing we...
5 Reasons Why Loveseats Make Sense This Valenti...
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean reservations, roses, and heart shaped everything. More often than not, Valentine’s Day looks more like staying in, sticking a film on and ordering your favourite food. Enter: The loveseat. Small, cosy,...
5 Reasons Why Loveseats Make Sense This Valenti...
Valentine’s Day doesn’t have to mean reservations, roses, and heart shaped everything. More often than not, Valentine’s Day looks more like staying in, sticking a film on and ordering your favourite food. Enter: The loveseat. Small, cosy,...
5 Ways to Celebrate Cologne Carnival at Home
Cologne Carnival is basically the ultimate public party. Floats, costumes, confetti, marching bands, and an unsafe space to wear a tie. If you can’t attend Cologne Carnival this year, your home can do a pretty convincing impression. Here’s how to turn...
5 Ways to Celebrate Cologne Carnival at Home
Cologne Carnival is basically the ultimate public party. Floats, costumes, confetti, marching bands, and an unsafe space to wear a tie. If you can’t attend Cologne Carnival this year, your home can do a pretty convincing impression. Here’s how to turn...
6 Reasons Staying In Is Better Than Going Out (...
There was a time when staying in felt like giving up. The polite cancellation. The soft excuse. The “maybe next time”. Now, staying in is the plan. And honestly, it’s hard to argue with. ...
6 Reasons Staying In Is Better Than Going Out (...
There was a time when staying in felt like giving up. The polite cancellation. The soft excuse. The “maybe next time”. Now, staying in is the plan. And honestly, it’s hard to argue with. ...
What Architectural Digest’s Most-Viewed Homes T...
There are few internet rabbit holes as seductive as an Architectural Digest Open Door video. You click out of curiosity. You stay for the sofas. You leave side-eyeing your own living room,...
What Architectural Digest’s Most-Viewed Homes T...
There are few internet rabbit holes as seductive as an Architectural Digest Open Door video. You click out of curiosity. You stay for the sofas. You leave side-eyeing your own living room,...
Interview with The Designer: Bed 04 & Bedside T...
Our bedroom family is growing. To mark the arrival of two new additions, we sat down with designer André to talk through the thinking behind them. From clever details to...
Interview with The Designer: Bed 04 & Bedside T...
Our bedroom family is growing. To mark the arrival of two new additions, we sat down with designer André to talk through the thinking behind them. From clever details to...
7 Ways to Make Your Sofa Work Harder for Your S...
Let’s be honest: your sofa already does a lot. It’s the Netflix throne, the occasional WFH desk, the landing zone for clean laundry that never quite makes it to the bedroom. But, with a...
7 Ways to Make Your Sofa Work Harder for Your S...
Let’s be honest: your sofa already does a lot. It’s the Netflix throne, the occasional WFH desk, the landing zone for clean laundry that never quite makes it to the bedroom. But, with a...
The Furniture Shapes Taking Over Living Rooms i...
If you’ve scrolled Pinterest, saved an interior on Instagram, or walked into a friend’s newly done living room recently, you’ll have noticed it. Living rooms in 2026 aren’t being defined by colour or cushions alone. They’re being shaped....
The Furniture Shapes Taking Over Living Rooms i...
If you’ve scrolled Pinterest, saved an interior on Instagram, or walked into a friend’s newly done living room recently, you’ll have noticed it. Living rooms in 2026 aren’t being defined by colour or cushions alone. They’re being shaped....
Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Feel More Put ...
If your bedroom feels slightly unfinished, you are not alone. A space can be tidy and still feel disjointed. The difference between a bedroom that feels fine and one that...
Simple Ways to Make Your Bedroom Feel More Put ...
If your bedroom feels slightly unfinished, you are not alone. A space can be tidy and still feel disjointed. The difference between a bedroom that feels fine and one that...
The End of the ‘Show Home’ Look and Why ‘Lived ...
For the last few years, the show home has been a benchmark. Perfectly plumped cushions, untouched sofas, dining tables styled for meals that never happen. Beautiful, yes. But completely out of step with how we actually...
The End of the ‘Show Home’ Look and Why ‘Lived ...
For the last few years, the show home has been a benchmark. Perfectly plumped cushions, untouched sofas, dining tables styled for meals that never happen. Beautiful, yes. But completely out of step with how we actually...
The Return of Comfortable Furniture (and Why We...
In 2026, comfortable furniture is back, and this time it is doing both jobs: looking and feeling good. Deep seats, supportive cushions and soft upholstery are once again non-negotiable, and we could not be...
The Return of Comfortable Furniture (and Why We...
In 2026, comfortable furniture is back, and this time it is doing both jobs: looking and feeling good. Deep seats, supportive cushions and soft upholstery are once again non-negotiable, and we could not be...
The Homes We’re Seeing Everywhere Right Now (an...
Scroll Netflix. Open Pinterest. Flick through Instagram. There’s a strange sense of déjà vu. The homes we’re seeing everywhere right now feel warm, lived-in and oddly familiar. Less show home, more Sunday night on the sofa. ...
The Homes We’re Seeing Everywhere Right Now (an...
Scroll Netflix. Open Pinterest. Flick through Instagram. There’s a strange sense of déjà vu. The homes we’re seeing everywhere right now feel warm, lived-in and oddly familiar. Less show home, more Sunday night on the sofa. ...
The Colours Defining Homes in 2026
Colour trends have a habit of sounding intimidating. Moody this. Earthy that. But the colours defining homes in 2026 are actually very liveable, very comforting and full of personality. Think...
The Colours Defining Homes in 2026
Colour trends have a habit of sounding intimidating. Moody this. Earthy that. But the colours defining homes in 2026 are actually very liveable, very comforting and full of personality. Think...
What Furniture Is Worth Upgrading First in 2026?
Not all furniture upgrades are created equal. In 2026, homes are working harder than ever. Living rooms double as offices. Dining tables host emails by day and dinner by night....
What Furniture Is Worth Upgrading First in 2026?
Not all furniture upgrades are created equal. In 2026, homes are working harder than ever. Living rooms double as offices. Dining tables host emails by day and dinner by night....
New Year, New Home: Why January Is the Smartest...
January gets a bad rap. Cold mornings. Grey skies. Everyone pretending they enjoy dry January. But quietly, January is the smartest time of year to upgrade your living room. No...
New Year, New Home: Why January Is the Smartest...
January gets a bad rap. Cold mornings. Grey skies. Everyone pretending they enjoy dry January. But quietly, January is the smartest time of year to upgrade your living room. No...
The Best Sofas for Small Living Rooms in 2026 (...
Finding the best sofa for a small living room is no small feat. In 2026, compact homes are the norm, from city flats to snug terraces. That means furniture has to work...
The Best Sofas for Small Living Rooms in 2026 (...
Finding the best sofa for a small living room is no small feat. In 2026, compact homes are the norm, from city flats to snug terraces. That means furniture has to work...
7 Easy Ways to Add Pattern to Your Home Without...
Pattern. The sneaky design trick that can either make your home look effortlessly stylish or like you went a bit wild in the wallpaper aisle. If the idea of patterned...
7 Easy Ways to Add Pattern to Your Home Without...
Pattern. The sneaky design trick that can either make your home look effortlessly stylish or like you went a bit wild in the wallpaper aisle. If the idea of patterned...
11 TV Unit Organisation Ideas That Actually Work
Let's be honest. If your TV unit is currently being held together by tangled cables and a mysterious instruction manual from 2014, you're not alone. The TV area is the...
11 TV Unit Organisation Ideas That Actually Work
Let's be honest. If your TV unit is currently being held together by tangled cables and a mysterious instruction manual from 2014, you're not alone. The TV area is the...
The Best Garden Furniture for Small Gardens
If your garden is more “cosy urban oasis” than “rolling country estate”, welcome to the club. Small gardens, patios and balconies are very much having a moment, but squeezing in style without turning...
The Best Garden Furniture for Small Gardens
If your garden is more “cosy urban oasis” than “rolling country estate”, welcome to the club. Small gardens, patios and balconies are very much having a moment, but squeezing in style without turning...
How to Incorporate Pinterest’s 2026 Interior De...
Pinterest’s 2026 interior design trends are officially in , and they are bold, expressive and refreshingly anti-beige. From playful FunHaus home decor to Afrohemian interior ideas, Neo Deco glamour and Extra Celestial home accessories, this year is...
How to Incorporate Pinterest’s 2026 Interior De...
Pinterest’s 2026 interior design trends are officially in , and they are bold, expressive and refreshingly anti-beige. From playful FunHaus home decor to Afrohemian interior ideas, Neo Deco glamour and Extra Celestial home accessories, this year is...
How to Refresh Your Space for the New Year
The new year has a habit of making your home feel a little stale. The sofa that felt perfect before Christmas suddenly looks tired. The layout that once worked now...
How to Refresh Your Space for the New Year
The new year has a habit of making your home feel a little stale. The sofa that felt perfect before Christmas suddenly looks tired. The layout that once worked now...
Wrapped: The Biggest Interior Trends of 2025
Interior trends in 2025 were all about comfort, character, and confidence. Homes stopped trying to look perfect and started focusing on how they actually feel to live in. Living rooms became softer, warmer and...
Wrapped: The Biggest Interior Trends of 2025
Interior trends in 2025 were all about comfort, character, and confidence. Homes stopped trying to look perfect and started focusing on how they actually feel to live in. Living rooms became softer, warmer and...
How to Organise Your Space for a New Year's Eve...
New Year’s Eve is all about good vibes, great company, and pretending you are not absolutely knackered by 10pm. Whether you are hosting a full-blown gathering or a low-key get-together...
How to Organise Your Space for a New Year's Eve...
New Year’s Eve is all about good vibes, great company, and pretending you are not absolutely knackered by 10pm. Whether you are hosting a full-blown gathering or a low-key get-together...
6 Cosy Living Room Ideas for a Magical Christma...
Christmas Eve is that magical night when your living room should feel cosy, festive, and a little bit enchanting. If you’re a millennial juggling work, social life, and last-minute present panic, creating...
6 Cosy Living Room Ideas for a Magical Christma...
Christmas Eve is that magical night when your living room should feel cosy, festive, and a little bit enchanting. If you’re a millennial juggling work, social life, and last-minute present panic, creating...
2026 Interior Design Trend: Curves
If your home feels a little too rigid, 2026 is here to soften the edges. Curves are the interior design trend everyone is talking about. Rounded sofas, circular coffee tables,...
2026 Interior Design Trend: Curves
If your home feels a little too rigid, 2026 is here to soften the edges. Curves are the interior design trend everyone is talking about. Rounded sofas, circular coffee tables,...
Struggling with Cold Nights? Here Are 10 Ways t...
When winter rolls in and your bedroom feels like the inside of a fridge, getting comfy can be… well, a bit of a nightmare. If you are sick of doing that awkward shivery...
Struggling with Cold Nights? Here Are 10 Ways t...
When winter rolls in and your bedroom feels like the inside of a fridge, getting comfy can be… well, a bit of a nightmare. If you are sick of doing that awkward shivery...
The Best Christmas Films for the Perfect Night In
If there’s one thing we’ve mastered, it’s the art of a proper night in. Christmas telly on, snacks within arm’s reach, and the Radio Times Christmas edition in hand. With December in full swing and Christmas quite literally just...
The Best Christmas Films for the Perfect Night In
If there’s one thing we’ve mastered, it’s the art of a proper night in. Christmas telly on, snacks within arm’s reach, and the Radio Times Christmas edition in hand. With December in full swing and Christmas quite literally just...
The Christmas Countdown: 7 Cosy Sofa Moments to...
It’s the week before Christmas, which can only mean one thing. You’re slowly merging with the sofa, tin of Quality Street within arm’s reach, remote permanently in hand. Outside is miserable. Inside is...
The Christmas Countdown: 7 Cosy Sofa Moments to...
It’s the week before Christmas, which can only mean one thing. You’re slowly merging with the sofa, tin of Quality Street within arm’s reach, remote permanently in hand. Outside is miserable. Inside is...
9 Christmas Styling Ideas for Every Sofa Shade
Christmas. The season of fairy lights, mild chaos, and the annual attempt to make your living room look cosy rather than like Christmas has thrown up all over it. Thankfully, whatever colour your...
9 Christmas Styling Ideas for Every Sofa Shade
Christmas. The season of fairy lights, mild chaos, and the annual attempt to make your living room look cosy rather than like Christmas has thrown up all over it. Thankfully, whatever colour your...
The Best Colours to Pair with Pantone’s 2026 Co...
Pantone has spoken and the 2026 Colour of the Year is... Cloud Dancer. A soft, airy off-white that feels calm, clean and works well with pretty much anything. If you’ve ever stood in the paint...
The Best Colours to Pair with Pantone’s 2026 Co...
Pantone has spoken and the 2026 Colour of the Year is... Cloud Dancer. A soft, airy off-white that feels calm, clean and works well with pretty much anything. If you’ve ever stood in the paint...