Roost Episode 4: Watch for living room flooring ideas and WIN a Swyft sofa

Get ready for Roost episode 4, which has the lowdown on living room flooring, outdoor kitchen inspiration and the best green color pairings. Plus, enter our competition to win a Swyft two-seater sofa.

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Roost episode 4 is live and the show has lots of home improvement ideas for you to peruse, from outdoor kitchens to decorating with green. We'll also reveal the best living room flooring ideas, whether it's an adults-only living room for watching movies with glasses of wine; or the hub of family life used by toddlers, pets and adults alike.

And, for UK viewers, one lucky reader has the chance to win a two seater sofa from Swyft in this week’s competition. Entering couldn't be simpler – all you have to do is watch and then answer the question below.

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Watch Roost Episode 4

So what exactly is in Roost episode 4? Well, we cover three of the best choices for flooring in your living space, so you'll feel equipped to choose the perfect flooring for your space.

Flooring can have a dramatic impact on the overall feel of a living room, which makes picking a timeless and durable floor an important and exciting decision. We'll weigh up the pros and cons of each type of flooring, from choosing carpet to LVT flooring (luxury vinyl tiles).

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(Image credit: Damian Russel)
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Next up, find plenty of green scheme ideas, from green kitchens to green living rooms. There's so much scope with this color - and a lot of opportunity to have fun.

Connected to nature, it’s said that green rooms evoke feelings of balance and make us feel positive. Plus, because green is at the center of the color wheel, you can combine it with both warm and cool hues.

And finally, we'll explore ultra-desirable outdoor kitchens so you're equipped to cook up a storm at your next BBQ garden party this spring/summer.

And the best news? An outdoor kitchen can be done on as low or high a budget as you like. From bespoke designs with built-in storage to modular and even DIY styles, you can create an outdoor kitchen regardless of the size of your garden.

So, put your feet up and enjoy Roost episode 4:

Win a Swyft sofa

In the fourth episode of Roost, we're giving away a two-seater Model 03 sofa from Swyft. All you need to do to enter is watch the episode and fill in the form below.

Jenny McFarlane
Senior Digital Editor

Jenny is Senior Digital Editor and joined the team in January 2021. She also works on the homes brands' video show, on the Future Homes Network, which is packed full of ideas to help you make the most of your own home and garden. Since getting on the property market with her first apartment and then more recently a house, her passion for interior design and gardening has taken on a new lease of life. Jenny's currently on the lookout for a doer-upper to put her stamp on. She loves collecting and salvaging unique items (much to her other half's despair) but sniffing out stylish home bargains is her one true love. When she has a spare minute, she loves to do a spot of crafting, having studied textiles at Uni – although she hardly gets the chance with a toddler who keeps her permanently on her toes.

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