Living Rooms
These living room ideas are tailored for you to optimise what is often the favourite room. We help you make the crucial choices, from the right size sofa to the perfect lighting, window dressings and entertainment set up.
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Fall back in love with your living room with these 12 cozy and comforting fall decor ideas for creating a relaxing retreat
From layers of soft, tactile texture to beautiful foliage, warming lighting schemes and more, transform your living room into a stylish, snug space this fall
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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15 living room storage ideas that blend practicality and stylish design to corral all your clutter
Cut through the chaos and create an organized and relaxing refresh with these expert-approved living room storage ideas
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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40 of the best living room ideas to suit any style
These living room ideas offer classic and smart, contemporary and cozy, colorful and natural decor options – plus a ton of advice on how to find the perfect style for your space
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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How to update a fireplace – 6 ways to refresh this focal point
Fireplace looking passé? Give it a style boost with this expert advice
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Does a living room always need a sofa? The verdict from designers may surprise you
Discover if interiors professionals think a living room sofa is a must-have, or just one option
By Sarah Warwick Published
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How can you update a living room without buying anything new? 7 interior designers share their most simple ideas
Can you improve the look of your living room without spending money? Interior designers say yes you can – here's how
By Karen Darlow Published
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How do you design a maximalist living room that feels playful but still chic? 6 simple tips from interior designers
Embrace the "more is more" philosophy of maximalism in the living room with these decor ideas, as explained by expert interior designers
By Emily Moorman Published
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Does a living room need a coffee table? Interior designers decide if it's a must-have
Discover if a coffee table is an essential or just one option among others from interiors professionals
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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These are the best curtains for a living room, according to interior designers
From beautiful, bespoke designs, to elegant, layered looks with blinds, designers share the best types of curtains to use in a living room space
By Holly Reaney Last updated
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How to style a living room end table – 6 ideas from interior designers
What's the best way to style a living room end table? We spoke to the interior designers to round up their ideas to create a stylish yet practical display
By Emily Moorman Published
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We asked 7 interior designers to share their favorite living room remodels – here are the fabulous projects they picked
Top designers share living rooms they loved working on – it’s a feast for the eyes and your mood board
By Arabella Youens Published
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6 calming paint colors that will make your living room more serene
What are the most calming paint colors? We spoke to the color experts to round up the best colors to create a relaxing feel in the living room
By Emily Moorman Published
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5 colors that will make your living room feel happier, according to interior designers
What colors will make the living room feel happy? These are the five best color schemes to create an uplifting feel, according to the color experts
By Emily Moorman Published
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Should you place a rug under a coffee table? The rules from interiors pros
Design experts weigh in on the merits of putting a rug under a coffee table
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Dream living room upgrades homeowners always come to regret – according to the experts
Knowing which living room upgrades homeowners regret can help you assess your options before splashing out
By Lola Houlton Last updated
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What are the best fall living room colors? Experts pick the best of the season’s shades
Introduce fall’s loveliest living room colors with these suggestions from the interior design experts on seasonal scheming
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Living room divider ideas – 9 creative ways to divide your living room
We share nine clever trends to create a stylish and useful divide in your sitting room
By Hannah Newton Published
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11 small living room design rules – I use these to enhance tight spaces
As an interior designer, these are the small space techniques I use to enhance the living rooms I design for clients, and in my own home
By Cortney Bishop Published
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5 living room layout mistakes – and how we should be doing it, according to interior designers
It's important to avoid these living room layout mistakes, because getting the layout right can be one of the most impactful living room design decisions you make
By Hebe Hatton Published
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Living room furniture arranging mistakes – 7 ways to avoid bad layouts in the main room
Can't get your space to work right? We look into the common living room furniture arranging mistakes that we've all made
By Hannah Newton Published
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How to make a living room lighter – an interior designer's 10 tips for a creating brighter space
Patrick Gilles of Gilles & Boissier Studio passes on his techniques, tricks and tips for enhancing the natural light in your living room
By Jessica Salter Published
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Sofa arranging mistakes – 7 layouts that are not creating a relaxing environment in your living room
We spoke to interior designers about the common mistakes made when placing a sofa in a sitting room and the best ways to ensure your sofa is arranged to its best advantage
By Hannah Newton Published
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Small living room layout rules – 8 things to consider that experts swear by
8 expert tips to make sure your small living room is well proportioned, functional and flows, and, of course, looks great
By Lola Houlton Published
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Pastel living room ideas – 11 on-trend color schemes to inspire your next project
From barely there pink to mint, lavender and sky blue, we've got your pastel living room ideas covered
By Hannah Newton Published
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5 outdated (and impractical) living room storage ideas to avoid, according to interior designers
Living room storage needs to be both pretty and practical and these trends just don't get the balance right...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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6 elegantly simple ways to make your living room more beautiful
Elevate your living room in a matter of moments with these really easy switches...
By Hebe Hatton Published
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5 professional organizer-endorsed must-haves for small living rooms
Discover the 5 must-have buys for a small living room according to organizing experts
By Sarah Warwick Published
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5 Feng Shui living room mistakes you're making – and how the experts avoid them
Experts reveal what’s bad Feng Shui in the living room and the ways to prevent it
By Sarah Warwick Published
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5 items pro organizers say are must-haves for small family rooms
Small family room? These are the fundamentals for a space that’s relaxed, kid-friendly and well ordered, too
By Sarah Warwick Published