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Country & Town House Interiors Editor, Carole Annett says: ‘Choosing a sofa is one of the most important decisions for the home, an investment that, if you get it right, gives comfort and joy, or niggly irritation that you haven’t quite nailed it. A modular sofa is ideal for its stylish flexibility. Whether to fill a large area, as a room divider, or a dinky two-seater for hallway or bedroom, modular is modern and practical. Swyft’s 03 collection fits the bill with designs from two seats up to ten, left or right corner pieces and an ottoman for those who like to stretch out.

It arrives in boxes so no worries about getting it through a door, round a corner or up a tight stairway and their delivery is so quick – usually 24 hours – you’d think Lewis Hamilton was moonlighting. A free swatch box of fabric choices (durable and stain-resistant) despatched ahead of ordering means you can feel the different textures and decide on colour. It includes three neutral linens along with brick, teal and a vine-green velvet, which nail the current trend for soft texture and jewel tones. Swyft offers a 100 day trial to ensure if the sofa hasn’t become part of the family, they’ll send Lewis back to collect. From £2,155 for Model 03 two-seater and chaise, swyfthome.com