All posts tagged: sofa

View from my Sofa: Cathy Tyson

View from my Sofa: Cathy Tyson

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Black Ops to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? I used to have a small TV because I was against letting it dominate the room, but my partner is a massive film geek and viewing is very important to him. So, I doubled the size of my TV, but it doesn’t dominate the room. We have a corner suite that we watch it from. What have you been watching on your room-appropriate TV recently? I’m drawn to documentaries, and I’ve just watched Sean Combs: the Reckoning on Netflix. I’m also enjoying The Beast in Me. Who controls the remote at home? We share it. If I walk into the room and my partner is watching a programme, he will stop to talk to me. He doesn’t just continue watching, which is incredible, isn’t it? You recently starred as a crime boss in the drama Blue Lights, and you play the head of MI6 in the comedy Black Ops. Which genre do you prefer? I like immersing myself in characters and I’m fascinated …

11 Buys To Make Your Sofa Cosier Than Ever

11 Buys To Make Your Sofa Cosier Than Ever

Published by Sam Flores

We hope you love the products we recommend! All of them were independently selected by our editors. Just so you know, HuffPost UK may collect a share of sales or other compensation from the links on this page if you decide to shop from them. Oh, and FYI – prices are accurate and items in stock as of time of publication. Since we’ve still got quite the wait until spring offers some relief to all this dreariness, you won’t be alone in wanting to make your home as cosy and comforting as physically possible. Escape the cold and make your sofa – the heart of many a home – as warm as you can with these cosy buys, from throws and cushions to big fleece dressing gowns and more. Source link

View from My Sofa: Ben Shephard

View from My Sofa: Ben Shephard

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add The Summit to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? We have a pretty average-sized TV – I had to leave my massive 75in telly behind when we moved house as we didn’t have space for it. That was one of the most heartbreaking things I’ve ever had to do. What have you enjoyed watching recently? Landman is incredible. Normally I’ve got four or five episodes waiting so I can watch a few at a time, but I just couldn’t stop myself. I’ve absolutely fallen in love with the work of Taylor Sheridan. From Landman to Yellowstone to Mayor of Kingstown, there is nothing he’s doing that isn’t extraordinary. Who controls the remote at home? I like to have it close at hand at all times. My boys [20-year-old Sam and 19-year-old Jack] tend to watch their iPads, as does my wife [Annie]. She likes cosy crime shows like Poirot, but I need the big cinematic experience. What was your first job on TV? Andi Peters gave me my first job in telly …

Cozey Neptune Sofa Bed Review: Firm but Flexible

Cozey Neptune Sofa Bed Review: Firm but Flexible

Published by skeptic

If the words “sleeper sofa” still conjure images of a musty, squeaky, lumpy pull-out mattress with the thickness and support of a peanut butter sandwich, you may want to take a look at what’s been going on in the world of convertible furniture lately. Modern-day sleeper sofas now come with luxe, real mattresses, like the Tempur-Pedic in Joybird’s Eliot, or offer multiple sitting and sleeping configurations, like the Koala Wanda. The Neptune, from Montreal-based, direct-to-consumer home goods brand Cozey, aims for something entirely different: a couch with modular components that can be moved or added to, along with seats that pull out to make either a twin- or full-sized bed, depending on couch size. Add on storage underneath each seat and machine-washable fabric, and you’ve got a truly versatile setup that’s ideal for guest rooms and living rooms alike. That is, as long as you like things firm. Build-a-Bed Cozey offers a variety of Neptune packages, from chairs and loveseats to five-seat sectionals and everything in between. Bed size options include twin or full, with optional storage …

Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Review: Compact Comfort

Koala Wanda Sofa Bed Review: Compact Comfort

Published by skeptic

We’ve all been in situations where we’ve had to sleep on a sofa bed. I can recall many childhood vacations where I’d be tossing and turning on a squeaky setup. If this was also you, sofa beds might not jump out as the most appealing option. But they’ve evolved from the rickety pull-out mattresses of yore—today’s sofa beds are a far more comfortable and efficient way to create a guest bed wherever you need, whether in a spare room or a small apartment. That said, sofa beds, also known as sleeper sofas, are not all of the same caliber. This is where Australian furniture brand Koala aims to stand out. Since entering the US market in the fall of 2023, it has focused on comfortable, stylish, and easy-to-assemble sofa beds. However, as a professional mattress tester, I was very curious to see if the latest Koala sofa bed offering, the Wanda, was as comfortable and supportive as the mattresses I usually test. So I went on a testing side quest and dedicated a whole week …

View from My Sofa: Emilia Fox

View from My Sofa: Emilia Fox

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Silent Witness to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? The sofa faces the television, but when my daughter [15-year-old Rose, with ex-partner Jeremy Gilley] and I try to watch something, mostly the view is of our dogs Dolly and Clive, who climb on top of us. Dolly likes to be held like a baby and Clive sausages himself between us. What are you watching at the moment? I have a rule that I don’t watch television or read while I’m working, because I always think I should be studying my script. Rose said, “Mum, you’ve got to watch The Traitors, Strictly Come Dancing and I’m a Celebrity,” So, I caught up on those. Now I’m watching The Hack. Who controls the remote, you or Rose? Rose, hands down. For starters, she knows how to use it. I only have it when I’m switching the TV off to say, “OK, that’s enough.” It’s the 30th anniversary of Silent Witness this year. When it debuted in 1996 starring Amanda Burton, it was still unusual …

View from My Sofa: Jessica Hynes

View from My Sofa: Jessica Hynes

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Patience to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? Just a TV on a table in the corner of our pretty standard front room. My husband [sculptor Adam Hynes] and I watch together – our tastes are similar –and our dog often comes in for a snuggle. What have you enjoyed watching lately? Down Cemetery Road, Hacks and Pluribus. I’ll give anything a chance – I love the TV medium and every genre. But if I get bored, I’ll just turn off and read a book instead. Do you like the fact that all those shows are released weekly, or do you crave a binge? With Pluribus, we’ve been having a lot of conversations about where [writer] Vince Gilligan is taking us. Every time we watch a new episode, we’re like,“Oh, is it about this now?” To be watching a series from someone who’s made arguably some of the best TV ever, episodically, every week, is a treat. They’re all scripted shows — as a writer as well as an actor, do you …

View from Our Sofa: Bradley and Barney Walsh

View from Our Sofa: Bradley and Barney Walsh

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add Gladiators and Casualty to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? Bradley There’s a plain wall with a telly fixed to it, with lamps on either side. Seriously, it’s very traditional. Barney When I’m in Cardiff filming Casualty, the TV’s on a free-standing unit, there’s an Ikea fake plant in the corner, and a little painting on the wall. What have you enjoyed watching on TV recently? Bradley Barney’s my oracle. Originally he said we had to watch Breaking Bad, then he said we had to watch Better Call Saul, and now we’re watching Vince Gilligan’s new series… Barney …Pluribus. There’s also a comedy series I love called The Studio starring Seth Rogen, which is in my top five series of all time. It is one of the funniest things I have ever seen. Gladiators is such a huge show, especially for family viewing. What did you watch together as a family? Barney When I was a kid there was nothing I loved more than sitting with Mum and Dad watching the telly. …

Best sofa beds UK 2026 tested by Telegraph experts

Best sofa beds UK 2026 tested by Telegraph experts

Published by Sam Flores

How to choose a sofa bed With so many makes and models on the market, it’s easy to feel spoiled for choice. Here are a few of the most important things to keep in mind while shopping for a sofa bed. Type “If you’re looking for a more comfortable sofa to sit on, choose a click-clack sofa bed with padded cushions,” says interior designer Naomi Astley-Clarke. “If you want to prioritise the comfort of the mattress, choose a pull-out sofa bed with a pocket-sprung or foam mattress.” Size and shape If you’re working with a small or awkwardly shaped room, you could shop for a corner sofa bed. A sofa bed with built-in storage provides a ready-made space for your guests to store their suitcases or spare bed linen. Fabric Leather is low-maintenance and stain-resistant, thanks to the tanning process, so it’s a good choice for high-traffic areas of the home. Velvet is more sensitive to spills, and benefits from the occasional steam clean, but it catches the light and adds warmth to a room. …

View from My Sofa: David Baddiel

View from My Sofa: David Baddiel

Published by Daniella Wilson

Add David Baddiel: Cat Man to your watchlist What’s the view from your sofa? We’ve got quite a big sofa, in front of the telly and a gas fire. Normally there are two or three cats on or around it and a mix of family. I like to decide what to watch around 8pm. If we leave it to half nine, I’ll be falling asleep, as will my wife [writer Morwenna Banks], and the kids will be FaceTiming friends. Do you agree on what to watch together? She won’t thank me for mentioning this, because it sounds a bit self-indulgent, but Morwenna has showrun Down Cemetery Road [the Apple TV thriller starring Emma Thompson] and likes us all to watch it together. That can be quite complicated, because if we start talking, she’s like, “Shhh, this is a good bit!” My son Ezra and I watch football together, and my daughter Dolly and I recently watched Severance with Frank Skinner, who lives on the same street. Morwenna and I are keener on documentaries. You’ve also …