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If you're in the market for a new sofa you may be tempted to try  a sofa in a box. A growing number of companies have answered the prayers of those living in high-rise flats or having tiny hallways, inventing seriously chic sofas which come in handy, carry-able boxes. How about making awkward moments trying to shimmy a sofa up the stairs a thing of the past? Here's everything you need to know about buying a sofa in a box…

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Swyft have a range of different styles available 

Clever sofas from Swyft are the epitome of ease, but they don’t compromise on style either. Once assembled, you wouldn’t tell the difference between that and one on a showroom floor - and all of the designs are totally Instagram worthy. Their new Model 03 design looks and feels like sitting on a cloud.

What's even more mind-blowing is the fact that you can get next-day delivery, which means you don’t have to order your dream sofa and then wait a full moon or five for it to be made. You just click and it can be with you the very next day!

The easy assemble videos make it look like a doddle, and it really is that easy. You don’t need any tools and the pieces just slot together like magic.

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With any new sofa, it's completely normal to be paranoid about the slightest spillage (clumsy uncles we are looking at you) but fear not, as the clever stain-resistant technology will mean any messes just dab right out. Even red wine!

With a range of modular sofas which promise to also be comfy as well as practical, Snug knows exactly what the customer wants. You can choose from a cool sofa bed, a deluxe corner sofa or even a snuggly chair. Don't know what you want? The free 30-minute virtual consultation with a sofa pro should help with that.

The big chill sofa in a box, £1,369, Snug

Any new homeowner will know that Argos is a godsend - a one-stop-shop for every home item you could possibly ever imagine. They've jumped on the sofa in a box hype too, and as you would expect, it won’t break the bank either!

Evie charcoal sofa in a box, £270, Argos

Habitat blue sofa in a box, £270, Argos

Longstanding furniture experts DFS have expanded into sofas in a box with their Boxit range. Looking at the gorgeous designs, you would have no idea that these are flatpack sofas and you can choose from a luxury three-seater or a cosy two-seater.

Boxit three-seater sofa in a box, £679, DFS

Boxit 3-seater sofa, £799, DFS

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A chic two-seater sofa for under £500 – what's not to love?

Brayla sofa, £495, Made.com

Online DIY giants Mano Mano are on hand with sofa in a box options too. How about this chic blue sofa to brighten up a room?

Smart Sofa in a Box 2 seater, £299, Mano Mano

Even retail giant John Lewis has produced a sofa in a box range and the styles in their Sofi collection are simple and sophisticated. Plus, you can make the assembly even easier by getting the free assemble service - result!

This compact yet super-stylish sofa will fit into any snug room and it's available in chic navy or wow-factor yellow.

Mila 2 seater sofa in a box, £435, Next

A team of Plushy sofa designers have found the perfect balance between comfort and style with their sofa in a box range. We love the chic bolster cushions that come with this design!

Two-seater couch potato sofa in a box, £1,027, Plushy

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