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How to make your sofa look better in 10 minutes – 6 things experts do to elevate the look of their sofa when they’re short on time

Whether your sofa needs an uplift or you're expecting guests, this is how to give your sofa a bit of last-minute TLC

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2025's biggest armchair trends: from modern organic shapes to traditional high-back designs

Looking to breathe new life into your living room? This year's armchair trends are just thing for the job

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The 2-2-1 styling rule is a fool-proof way to make your sofa look professionally styled – interior pros say it’s ‘easy to follow and hard to get wrong’

Is this sofa styling rule the best way to position your cushions? It's certainly the easiest

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The biggest sofa trends of 2025: 8 designs to elevate style and comfort

Experts share their insights into the biggest sofa trends of the year exploring the latest on-trend colours, upholstery fabrics and must-have shapes

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Coffee table ideas for small living rooms – 6 ways to incorporate one without overwhelming a tiny living space

6 coffee table styles and ideas that are ideal for small living spaces, according to interior experts

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I'm a shopping expert – these are the best outdoor furniture brands to shop for a stylish patio

Our edit of the best outdoor furniture brands to shop if you're looking to create a stylish and comfortable patio space

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Where to spend and save on a living room to get the most out of your budget

These expert tips will ensure you allocate your living room budget wisely

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How to choose a bed - sleep experts reveal the four things you must consider before investing

Take the time to choose the best bed frame that will deliver you straight to snooze town

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Design experts reveal the one place you should never put a sofa in a living room

Working out where to put a sofa in a living room? Experts reveal why you shouldn't put it in front of a sofa

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Joanna Lumley opens new £5m Barker and Stonehouse store in Gateshead as staff meet showbiz legend

Showbiz legend Joanna Lumley was on hand to do the honours at the official opening of a new £5m store in Gateshead

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Barker & Stonehouse to open new £5m Tyneside flagship store

Actress Joanna Lumley is opening the store at Metrocentre Retail Park on Good Friday, April 7

Birmingham Post

I found a 'stunning' £35 Home Bargains lamp that's almost identical to a £165 designer version

The lamps were strikingly similar

Liverpool Echo

Barker and Stonehouse to close Newcastle store ahead of new flagship Tyneside opening

The furniture firm has seen turnover and profit rise and is investing heavily in its new flagship Tyneside store

Birmingham Post

Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 15 stylish and efficient seating solutions that won’t overwhelm your tiny space

The best ways to make your seating arrangement work extra hard for your small living room

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Barker and Stonehouse linked wholesaler launches new warehouse and showroom in Middlesbrough

Baker Furniture MD Mark Callaghan said the new facility provided a 'genuine exhibition experience' for visiting UK and international customers

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