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7 narrow living room ideas – how to turn an awkwardly shaped space into a dreamy lounge
How to best style a narrow living room and make tricky layout look balanced
By Sara Hesikova
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I tested Cocoon's smallest three-seater sofa bed – it allowed me to sleep two guests in my tiny spare room
Our Cocoon sofa bed review finds the Alice three-seater a great option for those who are tight on space. Plus, it's *actually* comfortable to sleep on
By Millie Fender
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Modern small living room ideas – 26 ways to create a contemporary space that makes the most of every inch
Ideas that will utilise every nook and expand your living space while looking up-to-date
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Coffee table ideas for small living rooms – 6 ways to incorporate one without overwhelming a tiny living space
6 coffee table styles and ideas that are ideal for small living spaces, according to interior experts
By Sara Hesikova
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15 small living room TV ideas – how to fit a screen into a tiny space without overwhelming it
The best ways to fit a screen into layouts lacking space as recommended by interior experts
By Lisa Fazzani
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Dunelm just debuted a fresh striped armchair design – we predict it will be just as big as the sell-out Beatrice snuggle chair
The brand is sure the Zoe Elements chair is set to be their next bestseller
By Sara Hesikova
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How to arrange furniture in a small living room – 15 tips for maximising your living space and avoiding a cramped look
This is how interior experts make the most of a small living room's layout
By Lisa Fazzani
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7 colour combinations interior experts use to make a living room look expensive
These are the best colour pairings to make your living room appear more luxurious and elevated, no matter how big or small
By Sara Hesikova
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5 ways to make a small living room look and feel expensive without having to spend a fortune
How to make a small living room look expensive – 5 ways to elevate your compact space
By Sara Hesikova
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Interior experts share the golden rule for how much space you should be leaving between your sofa and the coffee table
This is the golden rule interior experts use to correctly space a coffee table from a sofa for a comfortable experience
By Sara Hesikova
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Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 15 stylish and efficient seating solutions that won’t overwhelm your tiny space
The best ways to make your seating arrangement work extra hard for your small living room
By Amy Cutmore
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Should a small living room have a rug? Design experts unanimously agree on this approach in a tiny space
Wondering if your small living room needs a rug? There might be a surprising lot to gain
By Katie Sims
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The 2:3 interior design rule is the pros’ secret weapon to creating an elegant living room – this is how the golden ratio works
What is the 2:3 interior design rule? Interior experts reveal how to use the golden ratio for a well-balanced living room
By Sara Hesikova
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Courtney Cox has just made grey living room's cool again - it's all down to getting these four decorating choices right
We asked home decor experts to help us decode the secrets of Courteney Cox's modern grey living room
By Rebecca Knight
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Stacey Solomon's brand new furniture range with ScS lets you get the Pickle Cottage look in your own home
Our living rooms are about to get a serious style upgrade
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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This is how experts effectively remove oil stains from fabric sofas without leaving a trace
The expert-approved guide to successfully getting rid of oil stains from a sofa
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make a small living room look bigger with mirrors - clever design tips to open up your space
Mirrors have the power to transform smaller living rooms into spacious sanctuaries - here's how
By Katie Sims
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The 18-inch rug rule is the clever trick to choose the right size rug for your living room – here's how it works
If you need a helpful starting point when buying a new rug this is the rule to stick too
By Sara Hesikova
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6 affordable ways to make your living room curtains look much more expensive than they are
‘Luxuriously finished windows don’t have to demand high prices’ say experts
By Sara Hesikova
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The award-winning Emma Sofa Bed is reduced by £600 - but you don't have long to snap up this comfy favourite
This is your final chance to buy this game-changing sofa bed as it's due to be discontinued
By Rebecca Knight
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Should you put a sofa in a kitchen? Experts explain whether it's a faux-pas or the cherry on top
Is this just a cosy seating arrangement that should be left to the living room?
By Louise Oliphant
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How to make living room ceilings look higher – 9 tricks used by interior designers
Make your living space feel bigger and grander with these clever design ideas
By Eilidh Williams
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Dunelm’s cult striped Beatrice snuggle chair now has a matching storage ottoman – it’s already selling out
Our favourite Beatrice snuggle chair has a new matching friend
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat's bestselling rattan garden sofa set is currently on sale for less than £300 at Argos
Argos has slashed the price of this bestselling Habitat rattan garden sofa set. It's now less than £300
By Jullia Joson
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MADE.com's popular Avarna garden sofa has had a striped makeover – and people are losing their minds
The brand has released its Avarna garden sofa with a new designer look – and it’s the cheapest we’ve seen a design like this
By Sara Hesikova
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Habitat has re-released its iconic 70s modular Scoop chair with a modern spin that fits in with the on-trend retro look
Habitat celebrates its 60th anniversary with a special collection – and we’re loving the archival Scoop chair
By Sara Hesikova
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How to clean sofa cushions without using any nasty chemicals in the process
It couldn’t be simpler
By Lauren Bradbury