Roost Episode 4: watch for outdoor kitchen 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 kitchen ideas 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 living room flooring, 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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Next up, find plenty of green decor ideas that could even inspire your garden color schemes. There's so much scope with this color – and a lot of opportunity to have fun.

Connected to nature, it’s said that green evokes feelings of balance and makes 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 and take your garden party ideas to the next level this spring and summer. 

And the best news? If you want to know how to design an outdoor kitchen, we reveal that it 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 is Senior Digital Editor on Real Homes 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.