How to choose the right living room suite

It's an expensive buy, so get it right first time with our expert tips

Consider the seating combination

* Measure your living room and decide what combination of suite would work best; for example, a two-seater sofa plus an armchair, or a two-seater and a three-seater sofa.

* Experiment with different layouts to see what works best. Use graph paper to draw up scaled plans and cut out the shapes of the furniture and move the pieces around until the layout works.

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