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It sounds like a question with an obvious answer. Armchairs have arms and cushioning, so of course they're more comfortable, aren't they? Mostly, yes, but not always, and not for every purpose. A dining chair that's perfect for a two-hour dinner would be miserable for an afternoon with a book, and a deep lounge armchair you sink into is hopeless...

Leather is one of the few sofa materials people will pay a clear premium for, which is exactly why it pays to know what you're actually buying. The gap between genuine leather and a convincing synthetic can be hundreds of pounds, and the label doesn't always make the difference obvious. The good news is that you don't need to be an expert to tel...

Ask an interior designer for the safest, most versatile dining chair colour, and a surprising number will say black. Not because it's dramatic, though it can be, but because it's quietly the most adaptable choice you can make. Black works where other colours clash, grounds a scheme without shouting, and moves with you when you redecorate. That's...