Spruce up your sofa

“A great way to spruce up your current sofa is to add a patterned sofa cushion, which creates a unique layered look,” says Jenna Choate, co-founder of Interior Fox (interiorfox.co.uk). You can instantly update your colour palette by introducing new decorative cushions for a fresh take on the season.

“We also love odd-shaped cushions, like bolsters or spheres, as they add a modern element.

“Try also playing with scale when introducing new patterns. For example, an oversized stripe with a smaller check mixed with a subtle floral – it feels unique when everything is not so matchymatchy.”

Just like a staple piece in your wardrobe, even the most basic sofa can be totally transformed with the help of a few key accessories – such as a new set of furniture legs. You can buy gold legs from Amazon (amazon.co.uk) for around £35, helping put your favourite two-seater back in the fast lane.

“Always think of practicality, comfort and timelessness,” suggests Tori Murphy, founder of British textile brand Tori Murphy (torimurphy. com). “Give old pieces a new lease of life with a new set of covers in smart stripes or gorgeous gingham – two classic designs.”

Murphy’s latest Rose Collection in 100% cotton and Woodhouse Check Cotton Fabric Radish are both priced at £55 per metre, and suitable for soft furnishings and light upholstery. Think cosy cottagecore.

One of the telltale signs of a tired sofa is sagging cushions. All that lovely, lazy lounging around can take its toll on the foam and feathers, leaving them looking anything but firm.

Depending on your budget, you can replace sofa cushions with polyurethane foam (a favourite and not

Make do and mend, or should we say make do and mop. You’ll be amazed how a spritz of surgical spirit can remove stains on microfibre sofas. Using a spray bottle, saturate the stain and use a sponge to gently rub away the dirt.

Note: always check labels for the cleaning code and follow the manufacturer’s instructions.