Laurence Llewelyn-Bowen advises

Elegant sofa

Laurence says:

I'm not a great fan of sprawling modern sofas, corner units or recliner chairs. There are, in my experience, only three living rooms in the country large enough to accommodate such a seating arrangement and I own two of them. So stick with tradition. In my opinion, sofas should on no account recline at the flick of a button, extend at the pull of a lever or have a built in compartment for Jim'll Fix It badges. They should be elegant, discreet and tailored. Remember this and you'll find something marvellous.

Left: Fenton two-seater sofa, from £899, Marks and Spencer

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