Take a seat

Whether buying new or reviving an older piece, discover how to make your sofas and armchairs the stars of the show

WHAT SPECIAL ELEMENTS MAKE A MUCH-LOVED FAMILY HOME? ARABELLA YOUENS TALKS TO INTERIOR DESIGNERS AND FAMILY-RUN BUSINESSES THAT DEDICATE THEIR ENERGIES TO SETTLING FAMILIES IN LONDONWHAT SPECIAL ELEMENTS MAKE A MUCH-LOVED

With a name this light and joyful, it’s no wonder a famous fashion designer asked Ercol to bring its Butterfly chair back into production

Nothing beats relaxing in the garden – but we all need something nice to sit on!

This modern home in Atlanta adopted the richly layered look you often see on our shores, resulting in interiors full of personality

THERE’S SO MUCH TO LOVE ABOUT INTEGRATED SOFAS – THEY’RE SCULPTURAL, SPACE-SAVING AND MORE THAN A BIT LUXURIOUS