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7 Bedroom Design Mistakes to Avoid
If you’ve arrived here you might ask yourself, ‘How can I design my bedroom?’. If that’s the case, you are in luck. There is a multitude of bedroom design mistakes...
7 Bedroom Design Mistakes to Avoid
If you’ve arrived here you might ask yourself, ‘How can I design my bedroom?’. If that’s the case, you are in luck. There is a multitude of bedroom design mistakes...
5 Top Interior Design Tips From the Experts
Introducing, the Living House, an interior design specialist who offer affordable design help. We invited them to guest feature on our blog, to provide their top five interior design tips....
5 Top Interior Design Tips From the Experts
Introducing, the Living House, an interior design specialist who offer affordable design help. We invited them to guest feature on our blog, to provide their top five interior design tips....
12 Creative Ways to Utilise Your Side Table
Side tables are a unique and versatile furniture item. Not only are they a perfect decorative piece, but they double up as a functional place to host lamps, magazines, and...
12 Creative Ways to Utilise Your Side Table
Side tables are a unique and versatile furniture item. Not only are they a perfect decorative piece, but they double up as a functional place to host lamps, magazines, and...
How To Style A Sideboard for Any Season
Whether you’ve picked up a wide sideboard or you’re thinking of adding one to your space, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about decorating yours for...
How To Style A Sideboard for Any Season
Whether you’ve picked up a wide sideboard or you’re thinking of adding one to your space, this guide will tell you everything you need to know about decorating yours for...
How to Style a Rectangular Coffee Table
A coffee table, no matter the shape or size, is usually positioned in the centre of a room, which means it can be the focal point of that room. Whether...
How to Style a Rectangular Coffee Table
A coffee table, no matter the shape or size, is usually positioned in the centre of a room, which means it can be the focal point of that room. Whether...
9 Ways to Maximise Space with a Sideboard
How do you maxmise space in your home? One of the easiest ways to do this is with a sideboard. As a versatile furniture piece, a sideboard can be used...
9 Ways to Maximise Space with a Sideboard
How do you maxmise space in your home? One of the easiest ways to do this is with a sideboard. As a versatile furniture piece, a sideboard can be used...
The Versatility of Side Tables: 10 Ways To Use ...
As smaller pieces of furniture, side tables are often overlooked or brought into living rooms as a last-minute addition. In reality, this small addition can be hugely transformative to how...
The Versatility of Side Tables: 10 Ways To Use ...
As smaller pieces of furniture, side tables are often overlooked or brought into living rooms as a last-minute addition. In reality, this small addition can be hugely transformative to how...
The Top 5 Uses For A Wide Sideboard
Sideboards are the unsung heroes of our home, perfectly combining form and function. As one of the most versatile pieces of furniture out there, sideboards are popular in many different...
The Top 5 Uses For A Wide Sideboard
Sideboards are the unsung heroes of our home, perfectly combining form and function. As one of the most versatile pieces of furniture out there, sideboards are popular in many different...
Hidden Storage: The Advantages of Coffee Tables...
Trying to balance style and function is always hard when you’re furnishing a living room. Nobody wants to compromise on either - it’s what makes our homes feel calm, welcoming...
Hidden Storage: The Advantages of Coffee Tables...
Trying to balance style and function is always hard when you’re furnishing a living room. Nobody wants to compromise on either - it’s what makes our homes feel calm, welcoming...
Choosing the Perfect Side Table for Your Living...
Choosing the perfect side table for your living room is a task that is often overlooked. A side table should not only fit seamlessly into your interior and reflect your...
Choosing the Perfect Side Table for Your Living...
Choosing the perfect side table for your living room is a task that is often overlooked. A side table should not only fit seamlessly into your interior and reflect your...
Is it Better to Have a Round or a Rectangular C...
A coffee table is the centrepiece of a living room. Fact. Whether it’s a round coffee table or a rectangular one, the coffee table brings a space together and centers...
Is it Better to Have a Round or a Rectangular C...
A coffee table is the centrepiece of a living room. Fact. Whether it’s a round coffee table or a rectangular one, the coffee table brings a space together and centers...
What colours should you choose for a mid-centur...
Mid-century modern is here to stay. Colour palettes are probably one of the most important things to consider when you’re decorating a room. Getting them right is key to nailing...
What colours should you choose for a mid-centur...
Mid-century modern is here to stay. Colour palettes are probably one of the most important things to consider when you’re decorating a room. Getting them right is key to nailing...
6 ways to make your bedroom feel cosier this au...
Summer has officially left the building. Winter coats are coming out from hibernation, and it’s the first time the weather app’s shown temperatures sub-10c for a good while. Pumpkin-spiced everything...
6 ways to make your bedroom feel cosier this au...
Summer has officially left the building. Winter coats are coming out from hibernation, and it’s the first time the weather app’s shown temperatures sub-10c for a good while. Pumpkin-spiced everything...
Model 10: an interview with the designer
Hello, Model 10. Introducing the latest mid-century inspired sofa to join the Swyft range. We caught up with Model 10 designer André Faustino to find out more about the process...
Model 10: an interview with the designer
Hello, Model 10. Introducing the latest mid-century inspired sofa to join the Swyft range. We caught up with Model 10 designer André Faustino to find out more about the process...
The best colours to use in small living rooms
If there’s one decor topic we love talking about, it’s colour. A fresh lick of paint is a surefire way to instantly change the vibe of your living room. With...
The best colours to use in small living rooms
If there’s one decor topic we love talking about, it’s colour. A fresh lick of paint is a surefire way to instantly change the vibe of your living room. With...
How to make your living room a more sociable space
Some say kitchens are the heart of the house, but we reckon living rooms take the top spot (even if that is a pretty biased opinion). Your living room’s where...
How to make your living room a more sociable space
Some say kitchens are the heart of the house, but we reckon living rooms take the top spot (even if that is a pretty biased opinion). Your living room’s where...
How to Decorate a Living Room with a Mustard Sofa?
Despite its bold, statement personality, mustard has been around for years. A colour that can be combined with a versatile mix of styles; contemporary, mid-century, timeless, and retro, it’s a...
How to Decorate a Living Room with a Mustard Sofa?
Despite its bold, statement personality, mustard has been around for years. A colour that can be combined with a versatile mix of styles; contemporary, mid-century, timeless, and retro, it’s a...
10 Clever Ways To Style A Bay Window
If you’re lucky enough to have a bay window, you’ve already got a brilliant unique feature to style. Bay windows were made popular in the Victorian era, but these days...
10 Clever Ways To Style A Bay Window
If you’re lucky enough to have a bay window, you’ve already got a brilliant unique feature to style. Bay windows were made popular in the Victorian era, but these days...
The Ultimate Boucle Styling Guide
Boucle is here and here to stay. Once seen as a luxury fabric, creating a classic yet contemporary upholstery look, it’s now entered the mainstream. Boucle sofas and armchairs used...
The Ultimate Boucle Styling Guide
Boucle is here and here to stay. Once seen as a luxury fabric, creating a classic yet contemporary upholstery look, it’s now entered the mainstream. Boucle sofas and armchairs used...
How to pair different materials: our interior d...
If there’s one question that pops up frequently for us, it’s all about pairing fabrics. With so much choice out there, it can be hard to know how to put...
How to pair different materials: our interior d...
If there’s one question that pops up frequently for us, it’s all about pairing fabrics. With so much choice out there, it can be hard to know how to put...
What is a Chair Bed? Taking Advantage of Small ...
Living in a tight, compact space doesn't have to leave you yearning for more space. Cleverly thought-out furniture can solve most small space conundrums. The chair bed is one of...
What is a Chair Bed? Taking Advantage of Small ...
Living in a tight, compact space doesn't have to leave you yearning for more space. Cleverly thought-out furniture can solve most small space conundrums. The chair bed is one of...
8 ways to style your coffee table | Swyft
We’d take a bet on your coffee table being the most used piece of furniture in the living room (after your sofa, obviously). As the centrepiece, how you style it...
8 ways to style your coffee table | Swyft
We’d take a bet on your coffee table being the most used piece of furniture in the living room (after your sofa, obviously). As the centrepiece, how you style it...
How to choose the right sofa fabric for your space
If there’s one question we get asked the most, it’s this. Choosing a fabric for your sofa or armchair isn’t just an aesthetic decision, it’s a practical one too. With...
How to choose the right sofa fabric for your space
If there’s one question we get asked the most, it’s this. Choosing a fabric for your sofa or armchair isn’t just an aesthetic decision, it’s a practical one too. With...
Cushion coordination: how to style your sofa
What’s a sofa without some comfortable cushions? We’re all about decor that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing - and cushions tick both boxes. They’re the easiest way to update the...
Cushion coordination: how to style your sofa
What’s a sofa without some comfortable cushions? We’re all about decor that’s both functional and aesthetically pleasing - and cushions tick both boxes. They’re the easiest way to update the...
Accent chair ideas: 9 ways to use solo seating
The clue’s in the name when it comes to accent chairs. These perches are made for relaxing, whilst holding the fort as a stand-out piece of furniture no matter where...
Accent chair ideas: 9 ways to use solo seating
The clue’s in the name when it comes to accent chairs. These perches are made for relaxing, whilst holding the fort as a stand-out piece of furniture no matter where...
Hello, Model 08. Interview with the Designer
Hello, Model 08. We’re really proud to be able to introduce our latest sofa bed collection. This week we sat down with designer Beck to learn all about it. Swyft...
Hello, Model 08. Interview with the Designer
Hello, Model 08. We’re really proud to be able to introduce our latest sofa bed collection. This week we sat down with designer Beck to learn all about it. Swyft...
A guide to short-pile and soft velvet sofas
This week we’re talking all things velvet. This sofa fabric's solidified itself as a staple in home interiors and has become a first choice, for good reason. In fact, velvet's...
A guide to short-pile and soft velvet sofas
This week we’re talking all things velvet. This sofa fabric's solidified itself as a staple in home interiors and has become a first choice, for good reason. In fact, velvet's...
Why boucle fabric furniture is more durable tha...
We’re big fans of boucle furniture. The word boucle is French and simply means ‘looped’, which is pretty much what it says on the tin. Boucle furniture has a really...
Why boucle fabric furniture is more durable tha...
We’re big fans of boucle furniture. The word boucle is French and simply means ‘looped’, which is pretty much what it says on the tin. Boucle furniture has a really...
Should my sofa be lighter or darker than my walls?
This week, we’re giving you everything you need to know about living room colour combinations. Getting a new sofa or redecorating is a pretty big deal, and it can be...
Should my sofa be lighter or darker than my walls?
This week, we’re giving you everything you need to know about living room colour combinations. Getting a new sofa or redecorating is a pretty big deal, and it can be...
Making boucle decor work: our stylist's guide
If there’s one fabric we’re really excited about this year, it’s boucle. This super-soft material is cropping up all over our Pinterest and Instagram feeds and is showing no signs...
Making boucle decor work: our stylist's guide
If there’s one fabric we’re really excited about this year, it’s boucle. This super-soft material is cropping up all over our Pinterest and Instagram feeds and is showing no signs...
What decor goes with a cream sofa?
Love timeless interiors? Enter: cream-coloured sofas. Probably the most versatile colour choice you can make for a sofa, this classic colour’s super easy to style. Whether you’re after a neutral...
What decor goes with a cream sofa?
Love timeless interiors? Enter: cream-coloured sofas. Probably the most versatile colour choice you can make for a sofa, this classic colour’s super easy to style. Whether you’re after a neutral...
6 ways to style a loveseat
Short on space or after a cosy corner? Enter: the loveseat. These smaller versions of full-sized sofas pack a real punch. Perfect for solo sitting or snuggling up, we’re focusing...
6 ways to style a loveseat
Short on space or after a cosy corner? Enter: the loveseat. These smaller versions of full-sized sofas pack a real punch. Perfect for solo sitting or snuggling up, we’re focusing...
5 reasons to love faux leather sofas
The team here at Swyft have always loved the way leather sofas look - it’s one of the reasons we brought out Chestnut as another fabric option for our sofas...
5 reasons to love faux leather sofas
The team here at Swyft have always loved the way leather sofas look - it’s one of the reasons we brought out Chestnut as another fabric option for our sofas...
How do I find my own interior style?
We get it- figuring out your own interior style is hard. In the age of social media, endless scrolling to identify the specific look and feel you want for your...
How do I find my own interior style?
We get it- figuring out your own interior style is hard. In the age of social media, endless scrolling to identify the specific look and feel you want for your...
How to: create a mid-century modern living room
Clean, classic and effortlessly elegant, mid-century modern interiors are here to stay. This stunning style was made popular by furniture designers and architects in the 1950s and has been going...
How to: create a mid-century modern living room
Clean, classic and effortlessly elegant, mid-century modern interiors are here to stay. This stunning style was made popular by furniture designers and architects in the 1950s and has been going...
Model 06: an interview with the designer
The Model 06 is one of our most exciting, if not the most exciting launches to happen at Swyft. Not only is it innovative in terms of design, but it’s...
Model 06: an interview with the designer
The Model 06 is one of our most exciting, if not the most exciting launches to happen at Swyft. Not only is it innovative in terms of design, but it’s...
11 different types of sofa beds you need to know
Sofa beds come in all different shapes and sizes, but the thing we all really want to know is: how easy are they to use? From simply tugging on the...
11 different types of sofa beds you need to know
Sofa beds come in all different shapes and sizes, but the thing we all really want to know is: how easy are they to use? From simply tugging on the...
How to Arrange Cushions on a Sectional Corner Sofa
Many people tend to underestimate the importance of sofa cushions. But when you see a sofa, especially a corner sofa, without cushions, it can look empty and lifeless. Adding style,...
How to Arrange Cushions on a Sectional Corner Sofa
Many people tend to underestimate the importance of sofa cushions. But when you see a sofa, especially a corner sofa, without cushions, it can look empty and lifeless. Adding style,...
22 blue velvet sofa living room ideas that you’...
If you’re looking for a new sofa, or if you’ve just bought a blue velvet sofa for your living room, here are some of the best tips and tricks for...
22 blue velvet sofa living room ideas that you’...
If you’re looking for a new sofa, or if you’ve just bought a blue velvet sofa for your living room, here are some of the best tips and tricks for...
How to style a charcoal sofa
Hello, Charcoal. Known for its versatility and timeless feel, charcoal grey is a popular choice in the interiors world. When it comes to furniture, a sofa with darker grey tones...
How to style a charcoal sofa
Hello, Charcoal. Known for its versatility and timeless feel, charcoal grey is a popular choice in the interiors world. When it comes to furniture, a sofa with darker grey tones...
Bold and brave: how to style a mustard interior
Do you want mustard with that? This vibrant colour is seeing no sign of slowing down when it comes to interior trends, and for good reason. Full of personality and...
Bold and brave: how to style a mustard interior
Do you want mustard with that? This vibrant colour is seeing no sign of slowing down when it comes to interior trends, and for good reason. Full of personality and...
15 creative small living room TV ideas
Whether you have a small living room or separate TV room, space is precious. Finding a way to fit all the furniture into a small space, as well as angling...
15 creative small living room TV ideas
Whether you have a small living room or separate TV room, space is precious. Finding a way to fit all the furniture into a small space, as well as angling...
Armchair dimensions guide
Armchairs can come in all different shapes and sizes, from wingback chairs to lounge chairs with an ottoman but, they’re all defined by the armrests that provide additional support and...
Armchair dimensions guide
Armchairs can come in all different shapes and sizes, from wingback chairs to lounge chairs with an ottoman but, they’re all defined by the armrests that provide additional support and...
How to style & what colours go with a grey sofa
Life isn’t always black and white. There’s plenty of grey in between. Which is why it’s the perfect colour to design your living room around. But, if you choose it...
How to style & what colours go with a grey sofa
Life isn’t always black and white. There’s plenty of grey in between. Which is why it’s the perfect colour to design your living room around. But, if you choose it...
20 cosy grey living room ideas and styles
It’s no secret that grey is a very popular colour for people’s living rooms right now. And for good reason! With grey-styled homes splashed all over social media, magazines and...
20 cosy grey living room ideas and styles
It’s no secret that grey is a very popular colour for people’s living rooms right now. And for good reason! With grey-styled homes splashed all over social media, magazines and...
What is an accent chair and how to choose the r...
Functional, stylish and statement-making, accent chairs can give your space an instant refresh. Not only will it provide extra seating for you or any guests, but it can also be...
What is an accent chair and how to choose the r...
Functional, stylish and statement-making, accent chairs can give your space an instant refresh. Not only will it provide extra seating for you or any guests, but it can also be...
14 armchair styles, types and colours you need ...
Armchairs make a wonderful addition to the home. Not only does it provide extra seating options for guests, but it can help tie a whole room together. Whether you want...
14 armchair styles, types and colours you need ...
Armchairs make a wonderful addition to the home. Not only does it provide extra seating options for guests, but it can help tie a whole room together. Whether you want...
10 cinema room ideas for your spare room
Going to the cinema is great. But leaving the house during Winter? Not so great. Which is why, the real dream is to bring the cinema home. If you have...
10 cinema room ideas for your spare room
Going to the cinema is great. But leaving the house during Winter? Not so great. Which is why, the real dream is to bring the cinema home. If you have...
9 beige and grey living room ideas
Grey is such a popular colour for home decorating. But with so many homes coming readily installed with beige carpets and cream coloured walls, a lot of people are dubious...
9 beige and grey living room ideas
Grey is such a popular colour for home decorating. But with so many homes coming readily installed with beige carpets and cream coloured walls, a lot of people are dubious...
16 green living room ideas
As we all focus to bring more natural elements into our lives, green living rooms have become increasingly popular. Often associated with rejuvenation or health, green is the perfect go-to...
16 green living room ideas
As we all focus to bring more natural elements into our lives, green living rooms have become increasingly popular. Often associated with rejuvenation or health, green is the perfect go-to...
