Upholstery

The best chaise sofas for extra lounging space on a budget; stylish, affordable and tried and tested for comfort

By Amy Lockwood Last updated 29 June 22

The Vax Spot Wash Home Duo can help you clean your carpets and your sofas, and avoid nasty stains. We tested to see how it performed

By Molly Cleary Published 29 May 22

Design and create your own DIY upholstered scalloped headboard for a beautiful design statement that's quick to pull together and easy on the budget.

By Jessica Grizzle Published 19 March 22

Repair or replace? Once you know the cost to reupholster a couch you can decide whether or not to salvage your sofa.

By Christina Chrysostomou Published 17 March 22

Buying a sofa or an armchair? Find out exactly what you need to know using our expert guide to how to choose upholstery

By Melanie Griffiths Last updated 25 October 21

Here's where to buy a sofa bed; we've rounded up the best places to shop, whether you're looking for a corner sofa bed, a budget pull-out or a compact futon

By Amy Lockwood Published 25 June 21

Scandinavian furniture is beautiful in its simplicity, transforming any room into a calming, relaxed retreat. Don't miss our edit

By Amelia Smith Published 14 November 19

Discover how to re-cover a footstool and give tired looking furniture a new lease of life, with step-by-step instructions from DIY expert Helaine Clare

By Helaine Clare Published 7 February 19

Reinventing old furniture has been an education as this old village school has been transformed into an extraordinary family home

By Heather Dixon Published 5 December 18

Moving, renovating or revamping and can't decide how to decorate and furnish your new rooms? A handy app does all the visualising for you

By Lucy Searle Published 28 November 18

Choose the right dining sets, tables and chairs for your needs. Select solid wood, extendable tables and even glass tables.

By Sarah Warwick Published 18 September 18

Taking on an interior design project? Check out the top five sewing machines for beginners

By Real Homes Published 15 November 17

Follow Helaine Clare’s simple eight-step plan to reviving a discarded dining chair using these basic upholstery techniques

By Helaine Clare Published 8 March 17