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Where to Put a Swivel Chair: 6 Spots That Just Work

A swivel chair earns its keep by pointing wherever the fun is. Here are six spots where a 360° chair like the Peachi actually makes sense — from the dead corner to the small-apartment flex seat.

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Dog and Kid-Proof Furniture: What Actually Survives a Busy House

Kids, dogs and a rogue glass of juice. Here's how to pick furniture that shrugs off a busy household — from forgiving fabrics to 20,000 SGS-tested seat cycles — without wrapping everything in plastic.

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Moving House? Why Furniture in a Box Beats Hauling a Couch Up Three Flights

Every move has a villain, and it's usually the couch. Why vacuum-compressed furniture makes moving day less awful — and what to actually do with the old one.

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Faux Fur vs Bouclé: Which Fabric Suits Your Life (and How to Keep It Nice)

Faux fur is drama. Bouclé is texture. One sheds attitude, the other hides crumbs. An honest guide to choosing between them — and keeping either alive past the first spill.

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Ottoman Styling Ideas: 7 Ways to Make a Tootsi Earn Its Keep

An ottoman is the most underrated piece in the room. Seven honest ways to style one — footrest, coffee table, guest seat and more — without buying half a showroom.

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Modular Lounge Buying Guide: Build the Right Setup for Your Space

Left arm, right arm, corner, armless — what do the pieces actually mean, and which combination suits your room? A plain-English guide to building a modular lounge, Australian-style.

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The Best Armchair for a Small Australian Apartment

Footprint, doorway, fabric: what actually matters when choosing an armchair for a small apartment — and where the Peachi fits.

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Beanless Beanbags: Why the Plumpi Never Goes Flat

Solid foam instead of loose beans means no refills and no sad flat puddle. Meet the Plumpi, Grumpi's beanless beanbag.

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Beanless Bean Bag vs Traditional Bean Bag: Which Should You Buy?

Beanless Bean Bag vs Traditional Bean Bag: Which Should You Buy?

No beans, no refills, no sad flat puddle by Tuesday. Here's how foam-filled beanless bean bags compare to the classic bead-filled kind — and which one suits your place.

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