LIVING ROOM WINNERS 2023
FROM SOFAS AND ARMCHAIRS TO SUSTAINABILITY AND STORAGE, THE BEST OF THE BEST WHEN IT COMES TO ALL-THINGS LIVING ROOM HAS BEEN CHOSEN BY IDEAL HOME’S EXPERT JUDGES
OUR JUDGING PANEL
HEATHER YOUNG EDITOR IN CHIEF GINEVRA BENEDETTI DEPUTY EDITOR MATT BOLTON MANAGING EDITOR, ENTERTAINMENT AT TECHRADAR
BEST SOFA
WINNER SNUG
Small Biggie three-seater sofa
‘This cleverly designed sofa is perfect for compact living spaces. It’s super comfy and you can add extra sections to it whenever you want.’
HEATHER YOUNG, EDITOR IN CHIEF
HIGHLY COMMENDED SOFA.COM; BARKER AND STONEHOUSE
BEST LIVING ROOM STORAGE WINNER DIY ALCOVE CABINETS
Alcove cabinets, wardrobes, bookcases and media units
‘These made-to-measure kits allow you to create a bespoke look for your living space at a brilliantly affordable price. A clear winner.’
GINEVRA BENEDETTI, DEPUTY EDITOR HIGHLY COMMENDED SHELVED
BEST FLOORING WINNER KERSAINT COBB
Folded Angle natural flooring collection
‘We love the subtle chevron designs in this smart, classic collection. They add a touch of welcome pattern to an otherwise classic-look carpet.’
HEATHER YOUNG, EDITOR IN CHIEF HIGHLY COMMENDED KINGSMEAD CARPETS
BEST WALLPAPER
WINNER SCION
Lohko collection
‘Our love for Scandi mid-century prints never fades. Scion celebrates its tenth birthday with 12 new designs, all of which feature bold geos and abstract linear patterns in a colour palette of natureinspired shades, at great-value prices.’
HEATHER YOUNG, EDITOR IN CHIEF
HIGHLY COMMENDED LUST HOME
BEST RUG
WINNER LA REDOUTE
Rug collection
‘If you want to invest in a new rug for your living room, look no further than the collections at La Redoute. The brand’s subtle chevron designs and muted graphic prints are second to none – perfect for adding a touch of pattern to an otherwise plain carpet or an instant update to a pared-back scheme.’
GINEVRA BENEDETTI, DEPUTY EDITOR
BEST SOFT FURNISHINGS
WINNER BLINDS 2GO
V&A William Morris blinds
‘Timeless and universally loved, William Morris prints never go out of fashion and we love how Blinds 2go has introduced these classic botanical prints on made-to-measure blinds in a wide choice of pattern and colour. There are matching curtains and cushions, too.’
HEATHER YOUNG, EDITOR IN CHIEF
BEST CURTAINS
WINNER HILLARYS
Abigail Ahern collection
‘Tapping into the trend for boho and global prints in a range of neutrals that everyone will love, this collaboration was an instant hit with the Ideal Home team for its breadth of choice. We love all the textu
