A rich interior life

As a nation, we are opting to entertain at home or kick back on the couch on a Saturday night rather than dance the night away at the club, and this is affecting our choice of decor

A Celine corner sofa from DFS: many are opting to entertain in quiet, calm surroundings rather than heading out to a noisy pub

A nation of lounge lovers, over half of us now see our ideal Friday or Saturday night as kicking back on the sofa with a takeaway, according to the latest research undertaken by the Irish arm of sofa retailer and manufacturer, DFS.

It seems our desire for home comforts is a driving force in keeping us indoors, but when we do go out, cutting-edge designs in hotels, restaurants and bars are inspiring our ...