House Proud: tangled up in blue

Chambray – the colour of faded denim – is the shade of the season. On furniture it is robust enough to take all a family might throw at it. This cool Coast sofa, €1,885, by French Connection is exclusive to DFS (dfs.ie) are offering 10 per cent off it to Irish Times readers. It’s a smart way to update any room that gets the sun.

Order through DFS stores in Carrickmines (01-2946484) and Blanchardstown (01-6404232) in Dublin, Citygate (021-4359306), Mahon Point, Cork and Ballysimon Road (061-439678), Limerick. Offer ends June 2nd.