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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Living room organization mistakes – 7 errors that make a space feel smaller and more cluttered
Avoid these living room organization mistakes for a more practical space
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to fake clean a living room: 8 cheats for a fast fix
Don't have time to clean? These 8 ‘fake cleaning’ tips give the illusion of a put-together space
By Chiana Dickson Published
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Yes, this trick for removing burn marks from fireplace glass is unconventional – but my stove looks brand new now
Discover how to clean fireplace glass with this simple, three-ingredient hack
By Chiana Dickson Published
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How to choose curtains for a living room – the strategies designers use
Discover how to choose curtains for the living room. These are the top tips from the professionals
By Sarah Warwick Published
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I tried the ‘one bag a day’ declutter method, and this is what I discovered
The idea of decluttering used to overwhelm me, until I stumbled across this quick and easy method – now I’m living my best, clutter-free life. Here’s what I discovered…
By Tara King Published
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10 living room lighting mistakes that make yours look uninviting, smaller and cold
Getting your living room lighting right is crucial, so we spoke to the experts to ensure that you make no mistakes
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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How to keep a living room warm without heating – 8 simple rules for guaranteed warmth
Keeping heat in a living room doesn't have to be hard work, here are 8 easy ways to keep the space warm
By Chiana Dickson Published
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10 ways to avoid ‘declutter regret’
Don’t let fear hold you back from living a clutter-free life – take note of these ways to avoid declutter regret, according to the experts
By Tara King Published
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The ideal area rug sizes for a living room – 5 expert rules to follow
Learn the rules so you can break them
By Millie Hurst Published
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Small games room ideas – 10 ways to making gaming stylish
Even the most awkward of spaces can be turned into small games rooms. Tiny... but terrific
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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6 cleaning methods you should never use on a fabric couch – and 5 simple ones that work
A cleaning expert reveals what you should and shouldn't be doing to clean your fabric couch effectively
By Ruth Doherty Published
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7 small living room layout mistakes design experts want you to avoid – and what to do instead
Experts explain how these small living room layout mistakes can make your space feel uncomfortable and compromised
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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Which wall to accent in a living room? 6 steps to making the right call
The effort-to-reward ratio of painting an accent wall is pretty incredible, once you've worked out which wall it should be
By Millie Hurst Published
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Designers swear by this space-enhancing baseboard painting hack for small living rooms
The overlooked spot in your living room could be the key to making things feel more spacious
By Millie Hurst Published
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The furniture placement rule that makes my small living room look bigger and more cohesive
Why you shouldn't put furniture up against the wall and hope for the best
By Millie Hurst Published
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Breegan Jane's coffee table rule will make you totally rethink your small living room
The HGTV star and interior designer has convinced us to do away with the traditional coffee table for more flexible alternatives
By Millie Hurst Published
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Couch colors to avoid – and what designers are recommending instead
Interior designers are leaning away from these tones, towards rich colors inspired by Mother Earth
By Millie Hurst Published
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How to clean a velvet couch – and the mistakes that will ruin it
It's a common misconception that velvet is high maintenance, but it's worth knowing how to clean a velvet couch properly
By Millie Hurst Published
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Cleaning professionals say this is the first thing you should clean in the living room
Before you do anything else, make sure this dust surprising hotspot is sparkling clean
By Millie Hurst Published
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Should a sofa touch the wall? Here's why the wrong decision could be ruining your layout
Experts address this key question around living room layout and share their tips for positioning a sofa
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated
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What makes a living room look cheap? 5 things to avoid, according to designers
A well-curated home begins in your living room – designers urge against these quirks for a space that continues to impress
By Megan Slack Last updated
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Colorful living room ideas – 10 vibrant, characterful schemes
Create spaces full of personality and energy with these fun colorful living room ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated
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These 5 living room colors will fall out of fashion in 2023 – according to designers in the know
The future looks colorful – but there are some hues that are set to fall out of vogue – here's what trusted designers predict
By Megan Slack Last updated
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Organizing a bookshelf – 15 ways to keep on top of your tomes
Keep books in check with these novel ways of organizing a bookshelf
By Tara King Published
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Coastal living room ideas – 15 essential style rules for modern beach house decor
Echo the beauty of maritime getaways with our favorite coastal living room ideas
By Jennifer Ebert Last updated
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Living room rug ideas – 15 statement ways to instantly brighten up your space
Bringing warmth and comfort underfoot, a statement rug will complete your decorating scheme in style
By Jennifer Ebert Published
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How to make a small living room look bigger – 12 tips from design experts
Learn our top tricks on how to make a living room look bigger
By Sophie Warren-Smith Published
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13 ways to keep spiders away – naturally and without killing them
Want to keep spiders out of the house? Don’t want to share your rooms with eight-legged critters? These are the top methods to keep spiders away
By Sarah Warwick Published
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Cozy living room ideas – 19 warm and restful schemes
Create the ultimate hibernation space with these cozy living room ideas
By Pippa Blenkinsop Last updated