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Birmingham Mail
|October 03, 2025
Snuggle up with these cosy and cocooning sofas this autumn, says SAM WYLIE-HARRIS
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WITH the nights drawing in, it’s that time of year when your favourite spot has to be the sofa... but is it as roomy and relaxing as it should be?
Moreover, is it setting the right tone, bringing warmth, and geared towards helping you lounge in luxe?
After all, a stylish sofa’s not only an investment piece, but it’s the focal point of any interior scheme.
To turn your living room into the sanctuary you seek, here's how to make the right impact with the latest designs and trends...
THINK TEXTURE-FIRST
“Add imagination and depth to your living space with a richly layered approach to materials and textures this season,” says Gisela Lancaster, head of buying, Sofology.
This story is from the October 03, 2025 edition of Birmingham Mail.
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