Latest in lounging and super-stylish seating

Elevate your living room with cosy, cocooning furnishings

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With the nights drawing in, it's that time of year when finding your favourite spot to sit 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 - and key to your design aesthetic.

To turn your living room into the sanctuary you seek, here's how to make the right impact with the latest designs and trends...

"Add imagination and depth to your living space with a richly layered approach to materials and textures this season," suggests Gisela Lancaster, head of buying, Sofology.

Something often associated with traditional schemes, she says a texture-first approach also works well with sleek and graphic spaces; or architecturally sparse rooms that need warming up.