John Lewis has just launched a very stylish new sofa bed, and I think it’s the overnight hosting solution every tidy home needs.

Why? Because it combines two clever features: a clean-lined, minimalist design and a super-useful storage area where you can stash unwanted clutter (like guest bedding) out of sight.

Plus, as of writing, you can still shop the John Lewis Loft Chaise Sofa Bed and have it delivered before Christmas, making it the perfect guest bed for hosting festive visitors in style.

As Ideal Home’s Sleep Editor, I’ve spent the past five years testing some of the best sofa beds on the market. However, during that time I’ve encountered very few sofa beds with a feature I now see as essential: hidden storage.

Admittedly, when I first started testing sofa beds, it didn’t even cross my mind to consider if they had storage. But the minute I invested in a sofa bed of my own, I realised just how useful some hidden storage space can be. Especially if your sofa bed is going to take pride of place in your living room.

After all, if your sofa bed is set up in a guest bedroom or home office, then you can just close the door when guests are staying and keep any mess they create hidden from view. But when your guest’s sleeping area is in the living room? That means guest bedding can quickly take over the room.

That’s why I think a sofa bed with storage is *always* worth shouting about, and the new John Lewis Loft chaise sofa bed is one such find. Its modern silhouette may be clean-lined and fuss-free, but its under-seat storage area can keep things clean and tidy in practical terms, too.

Now, I’m fully aware that at £1199, this sofa bed isn’t cheap. Even with the 20% discount that’s available to new and existing My John Lewis members until Sunday 1st of November 2026, the John Lewis Loft Chaise Sofa Bed is still an investment.

I think its stylish design and laid-back build make it worth the money, but if you’re looking for a more budget-friendly hosting solution, I’ve rounded up some affordable alternatives below.

All in all, I think the new John Lewis Loft Chaise Sofa Bed offers something a little bit different than the options already on the market, and I, for one, would be very happy to put my feet up on it and snuggle up in comfort.

I *might* even let my guests enjoy it when they come to visit this Christmas!

Despite the fact the clocks have only just turned back, many of us are already thinking about our Christmas dinners. Whether you’ve put in your order with your local butcher for a turkey, or pre-booked your festive Christmas shop delivery, now is a great time to get organised.

But have you thought about investing in the best Christmas cookware? Cookware and servingware that doubles up as decor will instantly make your festive tablescape all the more charming, and right now, Primark’s jingle bell-inspired buys are perfect for setting this scene on a budget.

I’m planning to invest in the Christmas Bell Lidded Ramekin (£18). These charming oven-safe pieces of cookware are ideal for serving your seasonal veggies or roasties on the dinner table this Christmas.

Complete with bold red stripes, subtle gold finishes and, of course, a looping garland made up of green foliage and gold bells, the ramekin has been clearly inspired by traditional festive motifs. There is something that feels inherently nostalgic about this design. It looks like something my grandparents would own in the most charming way possible. These are the 6 future family favourite dishes I’d recommend checking out at your local Primark.

While Pirmark does offer a click and collect service, not all of us have a store local to us. If this is the case for you, here’s some festive cookware I’ve fallen in love with that you can shop online.

Alternatives

Embrace tradtion via your Christmas cookware this year. It will make your dining table look and feel all the more cosy.