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All You Need to Know About Buying a Velvet Sofa
A common misconception about velvet sofas is that they are too difficult to maintain, too expensive and old fashioned, none of which is true. Velvet sofas are effortlessly stylish, sumptuously...
All You Need to Know About Buying a Velvet Sofa
A common misconception about velvet sofas is that they are too difficult to maintain, too expensive and old fashioned, none of which is true. Velvet sofas are effortlessly stylish, sumptuously...
How to Self-Assemble a Flat Pack Sofa in 7 Easy...
Need to spruce up your living room? Our sofas and armchairs are just the trick! With seven stunning colour options available, from bold green velvet to classic grey linen, you...
How to Self-Assemble a Flat Pack Sofa in 7 Easy...
Need to spruce up your living room? Our sofas and armchairs are just the trick! With seven stunning colour options available, from bold green velvet to classic grey linen, you...
Swyft x Patch: 5 reasons why plants are perfect...
We brought our friends at Patch along to the Model 04 sofa bed photoshoot to understand how plants can create a sense of calm and help with a restful night's...
Swyft x Patch: 5 reasons why plants are perfect...
We brought our friends at Patch along to the Model 04 sofa bed photoshoot to understand how plants can create a sense of calm and help with a restful night's...
The Swyft Home Hosting Report 2021: How the UK ...
We’ve had a year off from having people in our homes and with the end of restrictions in sight, it’s time to dust off those hosting skills. It seems many...
The Swyft Home Hosting Report 2021: How the UK ...
We’ve had a year off from having people in our homes and with the end of restrictions in sight, it’s time to dust off those hosting skills. It seems many...
7 tips on how to make a rented house a home
Rented accommodation, it’s a huge part of many people’s lives. Almost everyone has done it at some stage: whether it be through Uni, during your twenties or up until your...
7 tips on how to make a rented house a home
Rented accommodation, it’s a huge part of many people’s lives. Almost everyone has done it at some stage: whether it be through Uni, during your twenties or up until your...
A Guide to Fitting Your Sofa Through a Door
When buying a new sofa, it can be very tempting to choose the biggest piece of furniture you can find. As a place where we spend the majority of our...
A Guide to Fitting Your Sofa Through a Door
When buying a new sofa, it can be very tempting to choose the biggest piece of furniture you can find. As a place where we spend the majority of our...
3 quick and easy ways to add colour into your home
Everyone needs a dash of colour in their homes, it’s an easy way to stamp personality on an interior. Colour doesn’t need to be overpowering, bold or in-your-face; it can...
3 quick and easy ways to add colour into your home
Everyone needs a dash of colour in their homes, it’s an easy way to stamp personality on an interior. Colour doesn’t need to be overpowering, bold or in-your-face; it can...
How to Mix and Match Your Sofas and Chairs
The three-piece suite is an icon of interior design. It consists of a combination of sofas and armchairs all made in the same style and using the same fabric, creating...
How to Mix and Match Your Sofas and Chairs
The three-piece suite is an icon of interior design. It consists of a combination of sofas and armchairs all made in the same style and using the same fabric, creating...
Swyft x Lick: colour psychology & the best bedr...
With the recent launch of the Model 04 sofa bed, we sat down with Lick, the people-powered decorating movement, to get a brief understanding of colour psychology and how to...
Swyft x Lick: colour psychology & the best bedr...
With the recent launch of the Model 04 sofa bed, we sat down with Lick, the people-powered decorating movement, to get a brief understanding of colour psychology and how to...
The Most Searched-For Celebrity Homes 2021
Sometimes we all need a bit of fresh inspiration for our home interiors. And there’s often no better place to look for inspo than the homes of your favourite Hollywood...
The Most Searched-For Celebrity Homes 2021
Sometimes we all need a bit of fresh inspiration for our home interiors. And there’s often no better place to look for inspo than the homes of your favourite Hollywood...
In Bed With Swyft, 01: Catherine Hayward
Introducing In Bed With Swyft, a new series of interviews with incredibly talented creatives across various industries. Over the course of six episodes (broadcast on IGTV), we talk with journalists,...
In Bed With Swyft, 01: Catherine Hayward
Introducing In Bed With Swyft, a new series of interviews with incredibly talented creatives across various industries. Over the course of six episodes (broadcast on IGTV), we talk with journalists,...
In Bed With Swyft, 02: Fleur Ward
Introducing In Bed With Swyft, a new series of interviews with incredibly talented creatives across various industries. Over the course of six episodes (broadcast on IGTV), we talk with journalists,...
In Bed With Swyft, 02: Fleur Ward
Introducing In Bed With Swyft, a new series of interviews with incredibly talented creatives across various industries. Over the course of six episodes (broadcast on IGTV), we talk with journalists,...
The most-pinned living room ideas in 2021
There’s no better place to go for home inspiration than Pinterest. And, with 478 million active users, Pinterest is a great way to find the latest trends. So, what are...
The most-pinned living room ideas in 2021
There’s no better place to go for home inspiration than Pinterest. And, with 478 million active users, Pinterest is a great way to find the latest trends. So, what are...
How to create the ideal Alfresco experience
The long awaited British summer is finally here (writing this as the rain pours outside). Restrictions are lifting, so entertaining outside has become one of the ways we can get...
How to create the ideal Alfresco experience
The long awaited British summer is finally here (writing this as the rain pours outside). Restrictions are lifting, so entertaining outside has become one of the ways we can get...
How to Sit on a Sofa to Prevent Back Pain
Did you know that on average a Brit will spend around 44 days just sitting on the sofa? That’s right, a whopping 1,060 hours every year is spent on the...
How to Sit on a Sofa to Prevent Back Pain
Did you know that on average a Brit will spend around 44 days just sitting on the sofa? That’s right, a whopping 1,060 hours every year is spent on the...
5 ways to use lighting to transform your living...
If it's time to give your living room a bit of a makeover, then lighting is your interior design secret weapon. A few strategic choices and simple changes can make...
5 ways to use lighting to transform your living...
If it's time to give your living room a bit of a makeover, then lighting is your interior design secret weapon. A few strategic choices and simple changes can make...
Interview, the Haines Collection: reducing wast...
Waste is a huge problem in the interiors industry. However, the societal focus to move towards a more sustainable future is making brands think about how they can operate in...
Interview, the Haines Collection: reducing wast...
Waste is a huge problem in the interiors industry. However, the societal focus to move towards a more sustainable future is making brands think about how they can operate in...
Top 10 upcycling furniture ideas
There’s an upcycling revolution happening in the furniture industry and it’s about time we all got onboard. Upcycling furniture has become increasingly popular over the past 18 months – possibly...
Top 10 upcycling furniture ideas
There’s an upcycling revolution happening in the furniture industry and it’s about time we all got onboard. Upcycling furniture has become increasingly popular over the past 18 months – possibly...
Watch Swyft's first TV advert
Swyft launch TV advert 'Beautiful Living' We are super exited to launch our first TV advert – watch it below. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed...
Watch Swyft's first TV advert
Swyft launch TV advert 'Beautiful Living' We are super exited to launch our first TV advert – watch it below. We hope you enjoy it as much as we enjoyed...
How to Protect Your Sofa from Cat Scratches
Cute, cuddly and feisty, cats make a great addition to the family and give people that much-needed companionship. But, they are well-known for scratching. While scratching is perfectly normal behaviour...
How to Protect Your Sofa from Cat Scratches
Cute, cuddly and feisty, cats make a great addition to the family and give people that much-needed companionship. But, they are well-known for scratching. While scratching is perfectly normal behaviour...
Our Bedroom Sofa Buying and Styling Guide
There are many reasons why a bedroom sofa might be a great idea for your home. You might think that with a bed to relax on you don’t necessarily need...
Our Bedroom Sofa Buying and Styling Guide
There are many reasons why a bedroom sofa might be a great idea for your home. You might think that with a bed to relax on you don’t necessarily need...
Sofa Cushions Replacement Guide
Are your sofa cushions dipping and sagging when you sit on them? Do they never seem to regain their plump shape after fluffing them? Does your sofa just look tired...
Sofa Cushions Replacement Guide
Are your sofa cushions dipping and sagging when you sit on them? Do they never seem to regain their plump shape after fluffing them? Does your sofa just look tired...
Your Guide to Pet-Friendly Sofas
Pets are an integral part of the family. Cute, lovable and entertaining, they never fail to spark joy and bring a smile to our faces! But, let’s be honest, it’s...
Your Guide to Pet-Friendly Sofas
Pets are an integral part of the family. Cute, lovable and entertaining, they never fail to spark joy and bring a smile to our faces! But, let’s be honest, it’s...
Best two-colour combinations for bedroom walls
Although it might seem like colours are all completely different and distinct, it’s useful to remember that every colour is just a shade of the spectrum found in light. Colour...
Best two-colour combinations for bedroom walls
Although it might seem like colours are all completely different and distinct, it’s useful to remember that every colour is just a shade of the spectrum found in light. Colour...
Are Sofa Beds for Everyday Use?
While ideally, it’s always best to use a traditional bed if you want the best night’s sleep possible, sometimes we know it’s not always that easy. With rooms getting smaller...
Are Sofa Beds for Everyday Use?
While ideally, it’s always best to use a traditional bed if you want the best night’s sleep possible, sometimes we know it’s not always that easy. With rooms getting smaller...
Why and How to Donate a Sofa to Charity
Wondering how you can dispose of an old sofa to make room for your new one? Most people will either take it to the tip themselves or arrange a waste...
Why and How to Donate a Sofa to Charity
Wondering how you can dispose of an old sofa to make room for your new one? Most people will either take it to the tip themselves or arrange a waste...
Top blue living room decor ideas
From statement navy blue walls and royal blue accents to ocean blue-greys and tinted teals, blues have a beautiful range of shades to help set the mood. Whether your living...
Top blue living room decor ideas
From statement navy blue walls and royal blue accents to ocean blue-greys and tinted teals, blues have a beautiful range of shades to help set the mood. Whether your living...
11 ways to renovate your home on a budget
Renovating a house can help you create the living space you’ve always wanted. Whether you’ve dreamt of an open plan kitchen/diner, longed for a living room that opens onto the...
11 ways to renovate your home on a budget
Renovating a house can help you create the living space you’ve always wanted. Whether you’ve dreamt of an open plan kitchen/diner, longed for a living room that opens onto the...
21 small garden ideas
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Investing time in your small garden or balcony can have a huge impact on how you use the space. To help guide and...
21 small garden ideas
Photo by Priscilla Du Preez on Unsplash Investing time in your small garden or balcony can have a huge impact on how you use the space. To help guide and...
How to do half painted walls
Half painted walls are a big home decor trend right now. They are an inspired interior design feature for any room with a low ceiling and an easy low-cost way...
How to do half painted walls
Half painted walls are a big home decor trend right now. They are an inspired interior design feature for any room with a low ceiling and an easy low-cost way...
Industrial Style Living Room: Guide and ideas
Are you looking for a change of style for your living room? Tired of the same old comfortable but uninspiring style? Then it might be the ideal time to update...
Industrial Style Living Room: Guide and ideas
Are you looking for a change of style for your living room? Tired of the same old comfortable but uninspiring style? Then it might be the ideal time to update...
3-Seater Sofas Guide
The 3-piece sofa is a popular choice for a lot of households. Offering ample room to stretch out when you’re by yourself and providing plenty of perches when friends and...
3-Seater Sofas Guide
The 3-piece sofa is a popular choice for a lot of households. Offering ample room to stretch out when you’re by yourself and providing plenty of perches when friends and...
Best Cushion Fabric Guide
We all love a good cushion. Key to both the style of a room and that cosy feeling while sitting on your Swyft sofa with snacks and the TV remote...
Best Cushion Fabric Guide
We all love a good cushion. Key to both the style of a room and that cosy feeling while sitting on your Swyft sofa with snacks and the TV remote...
Should you put a sofa in the middle of a room?
Placing a sofa in the middle of a room can help you to create a sociable seating area and an attractive living space. Contemporary and practical, a floating sofa can...
Should you put a sofa in the middle of a room?
Placing a sofa in the middle of a room can help you to create a sociable seating area and an attractive living space. Contemporary and practical, a floating sofa can...
10 easy ways you can transform your home into a...
Using just a little creativity, you can enjoy that five-star feeling every day of the week. If you’re hoping to welcome visitors in the next few months, use these tips...
10 easy ways you can transform your home into a...
Using just a little creativity, you can enjoy that five-star feeling every day of the week. If you’re hoping to welcome visitors in the next few months, use these tips...
12 top ideas for decorating your living room co...
There are four of them in almost every living room, although sometimes you barely notice. The corners always seem to be areas of dead space. A place where unloved things...
12 top ideas for decorating your living room co...
There are four of them in almost every living room, although sometimes you barely notice. The corners always seem to be areas of dead space. A place where unloved things...
12 living room lighting ideas
While furniture is of course one of the most important features of any living room, no space can truly look its best without well designed lighting. Good lighting can help...
12 living room lighting ideas
While furniture is of course one of the most important features of any living room, no space can truly look its best without well designed lighting. Good lighting can help...
Thinking of placing your sofa in front of a win...
Placing a sofa in front of a window can look great - as long as it’s done well. Whether you’re putting your Swyft sofa in front of a window for...
Thinking of placing your sofa in front of a win...
Placing a sofa in front of a window can look great - as long as it’s done well. Whether you’re putting your Swyft sofa in front of a window for...
Small office room ideas for your home studio
Over the past year, home offices have become more important and more ubiquitous than ever before. A huge number of people now work from home, making a dedicated workspace a...
Small office room ideas for your home studio
Over the past year, home offices have become more important and more ubiquitous than ever before. A huge number of people now work from home, making a dedicated workspace a...
Should I paint my ceiling & walls the same colour?
Choosing a paint colour for your walls is a big decision. This is the colour you are going to be looking at hour after hour as you spend time in...
Should I paint my ceiling & walls the same colour?
Choosing a paint colour for your walls is a big decision. This is the colour you are going to be looking at hour after hour as you spend time in...
24 over the sofa wall decor ideas
As one of the more multifunctional rooms in a home, your living room is one of the few areas where you have free rein to do whatever you like to...
24 over the sofa wall decor ideas
As one of the more multifunctional rooms in a home, your living room is one of the few areas where you have free rein to do whatever you like to...
10 tips to feng shui your living room
With a history stretching back to the 9th century BC, it’s safe to say that Feng Shui is one of the oldest interior design guides around. Stemming from the Taoist...
10 tips to feng shui your living room
With a history stretching back to the 9th century BC, it’s safe to say that Feng Shui is one of the oldest interior design guides around. Stemming from the Taoist...
10 pastel living room ideas for a perfect minim...
Light, bright and versatile, the pastel colour palette can be a fantastic choice for interiors of all shapes and sizes. Used well, these eye-catching but unassuming shades can help you...
10 pastel living room ideas for a perfect minim...
Light, bright and versatile, the pastel colour palette can be a fantastic choice for interiors of all shapes and sizes. Used well, these eye-catching but unassuming shades can help you...
Cushion arrangements: 8 ideas to decorate your bed
There’s no doubt that throw and scatter cushions can really improve the look and feel of your bedroom. Not only do they offer increased comfort in your sleeping area but...
Cushion arrangements: 8 ideas to decorate your bed
There’s no doubt that throw and scatter cushions can really improve the look and feel of your bedroom. Not only do they offer increased comfort in your sleeping area but...
Clever ideas to make your bedroom look bigger u...
Many of us lack space in the rooms we sleep in. And even if your main bedroom isn’t too small, kid’s and teenager’s rooms are often a little pokey –...
Clever ideas to make your bedroom look bigger u...
Many of us lack space in the rooms we sleep in. And even if your main bedroom isn’t too small, kid’s and teenager’s rooms are often a little pokey –...
15 contemporary living room ceiling lighting ideas
Your living room is the heart of your home. Instead of being purely functional, this particular room is multi-purpose - the perfect spot for relaxing, catching up on the latest...
15 contemporary living room ceiling lighting ideas
Your living room is the heart of your home. Instead of being purely functional, this particular room is multi-purpose - the perfect spot for relaxing, catching up on the latest...
How to choose the right paint colour for small ...
If you’re lacking space in your living room, then you need to do whatever you can to make it appear larger. Luckily, there are lots of tricks you can use...
How to choose the right paint colour for small ...
If you’re lacking space in your living room, then you need to do whatever you can to make it appear larger. Luckily, there are lots of tricks you can use...
8 UK holiday ideas for summer
The UK has so much to offer: from the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall’s rustic sandy beaches; the quaint, charming hamlets in the Cotswold to the dramatic...
8 UK holiday ideas for summer
The UK has so much to offer: from the rugged landscape of the Scottish Highlands to Cornwall’s rustic sandy beaches; the quaint, charming hamlets in the Cotswold to the dramatic...
Moving house checklist & tips
Moving house famously requires a lot of planning, organisation and preparation. In fact, the more thought you put into your move before the big day, the smoother your relocation is...
Moving house checklist & tips
Moving house famously requires a lot of planning, organisation and preparation. In fact, the more thought you put into your move before the big day, the smoother your relocation is...
