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When it comes to creating a living space that’s functional and inviting, a corner sofa ticks a lot of boxes. These expansive L-shaped settees have become a staple in modern interiors ...

Bed Type: Pull-out mattress Approximately three people dropped into associate commerce director Ali Finney's Slacks after she tried this sofa wondering if Sixpenny is actually as good as it seems ...

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The best sofa beds promise a handy two-in-one solution; both a sofa for relaxing and entertaining and a comfortable bed for guests. Historically, though, they have been neither. They seemed to be ...

Whether it be food and drink spills or scuff marks, removing sofa stains can often be a chore in itself. And since our sofa is the centerpiece of any living or entertaining room, stains can make ...

As the centrepiece of the living room and the furniture that sees the most day-to-day use, the comfort and durability of a sofa is very important indeed. I’ve spent months researching the best ...

Our top pick overall is the West Elm Shelter Queen Sofa, a highly customizable couch with a memory foam mattress that impressed us during testing. During our rigorous testing of the best couches ...

Durability is trickier to measure. As a thrifty shopper who was radicalized by a 2017 Awl piece about the West Elm Peggy sofa, I start from a place of skepticism about any sofa’s life span ...

I also added more information on my testing process and a table on standard sleeping area sizes. The best sofa beds can help you to transform your home by conjuring up overnight sleeping space for ...