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Photo Of The Day By Eric Wellman
Today’s Photo Of The Day is “Red Fox Posing in the Snow” by Eric Wellman. Location: Nebraska.
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Januaray sofa deals: the up to 40% off sales well worth shopping
Looking for January sofa deals? The New Year and January sofa sales have now begun, with many retailers currently offering big discounts on seating, sofas, and sofa beds.
If you don’t want to miss out on up to 40% off sofas at MADE, plus up to 30% off savings at John Lewis, Darlings of Chelsea, and great discounts at Sofa.com, Barker and Stonehouse, and many more, you’ll need to move fast though, as most deals don’t look like sticking around for long.
You’ll find our picks of the best sofas and best sofa beds in our dedicated buying guides, but if you’re looking to furnish your living room for less, or grab a bargain sofa bed for your office or spare room, here’s the place to find all the top sofa deals in a one-stop destination.
You’ll find our A-Z of all the January sofa sales taking place at our favourite retailers below, along with the Ideal Home edit of the best buys further on down.
January sofa deals: A-Z of the top New Year sofa sales
Our A-Z of the sofa deals and sofa bed deals that are most worth shopping right now. Don’t delay though, as they might not be around for long.
Darlings of Chelsea | SALE NOW ON
Starting its January discounting early, Darlings of Chelsea has up to 35% off sofas, sofa beds, and seating right now, with savings running until the end of the month.
Dreams | SALE NOW ON
Although it specialises in all things bedroom, Dreams also offers a good selection of reasonably priced sofa beds, including our favourite, the Gallway sofa bed, a mid-Century inspired sleeper sofa available in a range of statement upholstery, that currently has a 20% discount.
Furniture and Choice | SALE NOW ON
Home to a wide range of furniture styles at affordable price points, Furniture and Choice’s prices just got even better with the launch of the brand’s January sale. You’ll find a huge selection of living room furniture to shop, including leather, velvet, and fabric upholstered sofas and recliners with up to 40% off.
Furniture Village | SALE NOW ON
The Furniture Village is a one-stop destination for all of your furniture needs, offering dining room, bedroom, home office, and living room furniture alongside essential storage, and home decor. The brand’s early bird offers have just launched, offering a chance to get ahead of the January discounts.
Furniture123 | SALE NOW ON
The brand’s sofa sale is now on, with up to 50% off selected seating including some great value velvet upholstered two and three-seater sofas and low-priced sofa beds.
Home Essentials | SALE NOW ON
Home Essentials offers very affordable sofas and sofa beds, with the brand’s entry-level three-seater sofa starting at just £329. And prices just got even better with the start of the brand’s winter sales.
John Lewis & Partners | SALE NOW ON
The John Lewis furniture and lighting sale is now on and offering up to 30% off sofas and armchairs, including a great discount on the high-backed and supportive Draper sofa that features in our guide to the best sofas you can buy.
MADE | SALE NOW ON
MADE’s up to 40% off winter sale is now on, with discounts across a wide selection of the brand’s contemporary furniture and home accessories, including savings on sofas, sofa beds, and seating.
Oak furnitureland | SALE NOW ON
Oak furnitureland offers a great selection of solid wood furniture, but its sofa and seating collections are just as strong, with affordable fabric upholstered couches and spacious recliners for kicking back and relaxing now included in the brand’s winter sale.
Snug | SALE NOW ON
If you’re looking for a sofa or sofa bed to be delivered fast, then Snug is your go-to. The brand offers next-day delivery on all of its seating and has a wide range of styles to choose from, all of which are delivered flat-packed with super simple assembly to make delivery to the room of your choice hassle-free. Plus, its January sale is offering a hefty up to 25% off.
Sofa.com | SALE NOW ON
Sofa.com has 15% off sitewide right now, including even bigger discounts on selected lines, such as the super good value Jack three-seater sofa, a collaboration between Sofa.com and Jack Wills that is currently reduced from £1199 to just £599.
The top January sofa deals: the Ideal Home edit
A velvet three-seater with up to 50% off and a great deal on a versatile corner sofa. These are the best sofa deals on the Ideal Homes team’s radar.
Prices from low to high:
Holly sofa | from £850 £723 at Sofa.com
Smart, compact, comfortable, and available in a great choice of upholstery options, the Holly sofa also comes in a hugely versatile selection of sizes – from two-seater all the way through to space-saving corner sofa and more spacious builds. Plus there’s currently 15% off in Sofa.com’s winter sale.
Nebraska sofa | From £849.99 £739.99 at Oak furnitureland
Small but perfectly formed the 2-seater Nebraska sofa is also available in a whole host of larger options, from classic 3-seater to chaise sofa, corner sofa, and even a sofa bed. Plus, its current discount means it’s now even better value.
Orson chaise end corner sofa | £1149 £799 at MADE
A popular choice, the Orson sofa from MADE is a compact option that delivers classic design at an affordable price point, and the velvet upholstered ‘Autumn Green’ chaise version is currently a great deal with over 30% off.
Baltimore chaise sofa | £799.99 £699.99 at Furniture and Choice
A sleek and modern chaise sofa that’s perfect for adding some extra legroom to a small living room, the Baltimore features raised metal legs that enhance a room’s floor space, and a choice of eleven upholstery options, from smart leather to velvet and fabric picks.
Enzo leather sofa | £949.99 £849.99 at Furniture and Choice
This contemporary leather three-seater sofa is a great choice for a modern living room, and now a great price in the Furniture and Choice sale. It’s available in dark or light grey, both with stylish folded armrests and pocket-sprung seating.
Bluebell sofa | from £1115 £948 at Sofa.com
One of Sofa.com’s bestselling styles, the Bluebell sofa is a great option for a period property, with scrolled arms, turned wooden legs, and castor feet adding a traditional touch. The design also comes in a wide range of size options, with useful half sizes available and the option to have it built in situ for those with tricky access.
Sorrento recliner corner sofa | from £1299.99 £999.99 at Furniture and Choice
If you’re looking for somewhere to stretch out and relax then this recliner corner sofa from Furniture and Choice offers plenty of legroom, with a reclining seat at each end. The two-stage mechanism offers the choice of ‘laidback’ or ‘fully horizontal’, and the seating comes in ten shades, including five leather options.
Draper sofa | from £1449 £1159.20 at John Lewis
This high-backed sofa has just the right mix of firmness and support, along with a whole host of size options, from two-seater to a generous three and four-seater, plus chaise and corner sofa options. The extra-long seat cushion also means no-one gets stuck with the gap.
Brondby corner sofa | £1645 £1195 at Furniture Village
Available in fabric or leather upholstery, the compact Brondby corner sofa is ideal for smaller homes, offering spacious seating without taking up too much floor space. Match with the coordinating footstool to gain some useful hidden storage, plus extra seating.
The top January sofa bed deals: the Ideal Home edit
In need of some multifunctional seating? Host guests without the need for a dedicated guest bedroom with our top picks from the sofa bed sales.
Prices from low to high:
Haru Small sofa bed | From £329 £249 at MADE
There’s a reason this bestselling sofa bed scores so highly in our guide to the best sofa beds you can buy; and that’s because it’s compact, stylish, and affordable – and even more so in MADE’s current winter sale. It’s also available in a smaller chair bed and a larger two-sleeper option.
Gallway sofa bed | £899 £719 at Dreams
A stylish mid-Century design, the Gallway sofa bed comes in four striking options of velvet-look upholstery, including flame orange, forest green, navy, and a versatile grey. It also comes with a great range of coordinating furniture, including a statement armchair and matching high-legged footstool.
Weymouth sofa bed | From £1552 £1009 at Darlings of Chelsea
Now with over £500 worth of savings and available in loveseat, 2-seater or 3-seater sofa bed, along with matching non-sleeper sofas of the same size, the Weymouth’s curved scrollback arms add refined elegance to an interior. A 12cm deep pull-out mattress offers enhanced comfort for your guests.
Bluebell sofa bed | from £1325 £1126 at Sofa.com
The sofa bed version of Sofa.com’s Bluebell sofa is also in the sale, and offers a more classic take on an often contemporary styled piece of furniture. Again, the design comes in a wide range of size options, with love seat, two-seater, two-and-a-half-seater, and three-seater option available.
Esprit chaise sofa bed with storage | £1299 £1149 at Furniture Village
If you want a little extra legroom (plus some useful hidden storage) then a chaise sofa bed makes a multifunctional solution for the living room. This pull-out option from Furniture Village has a 6cm deep mattress and is available in 3 neutral fabrics.
Nicoletti Alcova leather sofa bed | From £2275 £1610 at Furniture Village
Looking for a leather sofa bed? This Italian-made sofa bed with contemporary slim arms and 13cm deep pull-out mattress is now a great price. Available in stone, black, white, and chocolate brown, it’s a super-smart solution for the lounge or home office.
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Explore this light and bright family home – with no shortage of style
This detached property was stuck in the past, but a clever redesign has turned it into a light and bright family home.
When the owners viewed the dated and oppressive 1930s property in Surrey, their creative instincts were twitching. They instantly realised that by extending the house outwards and upwards, they could create a light-drenched and sophisticated yet family-friendly home.
The exterior
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
‘The fact that the exterior needed some attention, the hallway was dark and, at three metres square, the kitchen was rather cramped, actually made the property even more appealing,’ says the owner. ‘All I could see was the potential to transform it into a wonderfully airy home, bursting with surprise design elements.’
Having visited the solidly built house with its large garden – ideal for exploring kitchen extension ideas – the couple put in their offer, which was immediately accepted. After relocating, they began their gradual modernisation externally by remodelling the front. Next they built a large contemporary porch with windows and part-glazed front door, to allow more natural light to stream in.
The dining area
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
In 2014, having liaised closely with their architect, planning permission was granted. This was for the couple’s long-awaited pièce de résistance – a kitchen-diner extension with three-metre-high glass doors. It also included a two-metre square roof light and a pair of glazed window seats, all designed to let the light flood in.
A wooden table and layered rugs help bring warmth and texture to this light and bright family home.
The kitchen
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
‘Cooking in the small, gloomy kitchen, with its burgundy units and laminate worktops, for several years wasn’t ideal,’ explains the owner. ‘But I knew in the end it would be worth the wait. It gave me the chance to plan every detail of our forthcoming extension meticulously.’
One of our favourite on trend kitchen flooring ideas, hand-crafted concrete finish was applied seamlessly before bespoke two-tone units were fitted during the five- month project.
The kitchen island
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
In the kitchen, the frames of the glazing are streamlined to maximise the amount of light coming in. Pendants with translucent glass shards help to add more light come the evening, but without disrupting the gaze when switched off.
Kitchen island ideas are a stylish and practical addition to the kitchen. Not only do they offer extra work surfaces, but also storage and a space for casual seating and dining.
The living area
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
Determined that the extension would be so much more than just a ‘box on the back’ of their home, the owners went to great lengths to ensure that every shelf and drawer was made to measure. They sourced beautiful artwork and lighting, plus a timeless mix of classic and contemporary furniture for this stunning light and bright family home.
The homeowners were keen incorporate plenty of living room storage ideas and maximise the height of the room. They therefore designed a floor-to- ceiling wall unit, complete with a handy ladder.
The master bedroom
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
In 2020, the owner was able to turn her attention to converting the loft into a sumptuous main bedroom and en-suite bathroom. ‘I wanted our new space to be a calm sanctuary away from the bustle of family life.’
Colours were kept soft and feminine to match the light feel of the rest of the home. Grey bedroom ideas are a wonderful backdrop as they can be paired with many flattering accent colours.
The bedroom storage
Image credit: Future PLC/Rachael Smith
Even typically awkward corners don’t feel dark in this light and bright family home. A nook was the perfect place for a dressing table and chair. With pale grey paint and as large a mirror as the space could take, there are no dull, badly lit corners.
The en suite
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Painting the walls and ceiling in the same chalky pink hue has given this space a cosseting feel. The en suite idea also show in using white-veined marble to lighten the floor. Sheer curtains on the floor to ceiling windows keep things bright, without affecting privacy.
Having poured so much love and thought into every design decision, the owner is thrilled with the result. ‘Our home is now so bright and uplifting. It really is everything I had envisaged – and more.’
Additional words by Janet McMeekin
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