Living room decor
Our decor ideas for living rooms, lounges, sitting rooms, snugs and dens will guide you in your choice of colours and furniture as you create a comfortable space where the household can relax
Living room decor
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10 best sofa beds – comfortable, stylish, and versatile
The best sofa beds for hosting overnight guests in style – I've found the most comfortable sofa beds from Habitat, John Lewis, Dunelm, Heal's, Sofa.com, and more
By Amy Lockwood
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Fireplace ideas – 43 ways to turn your mantel and hearth into a showstopping feature
From fresh paint to the right styling, these are the best ways to give your fireplace a new lease of life
By Holly Reaney
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A patterned sofa can instantly elevate your space, but interiors experts warn this new trend will age quickly unless you follow one simple rule
Give your patterned sofa a timeless, not trendy, appeal
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve been seeing sofa skirts all over my Instagram feed – experts reveal whether this is a sofa trend worth investing in
To sofa skirt or not to sofa skirt? Experts reveal the pros and cons of the latest sofa trend
By Sara Hesikova
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Stacey Dooley has found the best way to hide a TV in a living room – this is how she's done it
'It’s giving luxe Wallace and Gromit' – and we’re obsessed
By Sara Hesikova
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Brown living room ideas – 16 ways to incorporate this year’s most on-trend colour into your living space
This earthy, cosy hue is set to be the hottest colour of the year – this is how to use it in your lounge
By Amy Cutmore
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How to make a coffee table look expensive – 7 ways to elevate your coffee table just like interior stylists do
Interior stylists reveal their tried-and-test tricks
By Sara Hesikova
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Small living room ideas – 54 clever ways to create and maximise space in a compact lounge
How to make the most of a tiny sitting room as recommended by experts
By Rebecca Knight
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‘Cosy’ is taking on a new look in 2025 – this is how your cosy living room is going to change in the new year
Cosy's been one of the major buzzwords of 2024 – but it’s set to evolve as we head into the new year
By Sara Hesikova
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How to master the art of sofa scaling – 4 tricks design experts use to choose the right size sofa for a living room
Pro-recommended tips for choosing a sofa size that’s just right for your space
By Sara Hesikova
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Architect and presenter George Clarke reveals the one thing he can't stand to see in a living room - but there is a rule you can follow to fix it
Have you ever considered your TV may be too big for your living room?
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to arrange living room furniture at Christmas – 8 ways to create an inviting and comfortable space for your guests
Turn your lounge into a cosy, welcoming space with our expert-approved tips this festive season
By Andrea Childs
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6 wabi-sabi living room ideas – create a perfectly imperfect lounge with this Japanese philosophy
This is how to incorporate the principles of this trending Japanese philosophy into your lounge for a harmonious look and feel
By Sara Hesikova
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I have designer taste on a high street budget and gave my space a festive makeover for less than £100 at H&M
Run don't walk for Christmas decor on a budget
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to decorate a small living room for Christmas – 14 space-saving festive decorating ideas for a tiny lounge
These are the best ways to inject the festive spirit into your small living room in a stylish way without it feeling cluttered
By Linda Clayton
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Christmas tree ribbon ideas – 13 ways to incorporate this year’s biggest tree decor trend into your home
The hottest look of this Christmas season comes with a bow on top
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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The ‘womb room’?! Yes, that’s what Angela Scanlon calls her snug – and her paint choice is one of the hottest trends of 2025
It's called a 'womb room' for a reason
By Sara Hesikova
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I showed interior designer Matthew Williamson my living room and this was the mistake he instantly spotted I'd been making
What happened when a celebrity designer helped me choose a rug for my home
By Rebecca Knight
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The one place you should never put your sofa if you want to avoid sagging, condensation and damp
Are you guilty of making this sofa mistake?
By Kezia Reynolds
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What to put on a coffee table - experts reveal what you should (and shouldn’t) use to style your table
Follow these simple styling rules to get the most out of your coffee table
By Kezia Reynolds
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The golden rule for how tall a side table next to a sofa should be - according to design pros
It's time to get the tape measure out
By Ellis Cochrane
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Should a coffee table be lower than a sofa? The rules experts want you to follow
How to work out the perfect height for your table
By Ellis Cochrane
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As an interior stylist, this is how I make blankets look chic in a living room - these are my tricks of the trade
Fed up of messy blankets strewn on the sofa? Try these styling ideas instead…
By Laurie Davidson
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The most popular types of sofa selling out right now
Snuggle down on these comfy sofa picks
By Linda Clayton
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How to make a sofa look good with throws – from colour to placement
Looking to transform your sofa without breaking the bank? We share our top tips for doing just that with throws
By Holly Walsh
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How to create an entryway in a living room - 6 ways to define your living room's entrance
These expert design tips will create a welcoming entryway to your living room - for you and your guests
By Katie Sims
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Is it worth paying more for a made-to-order sofa? Experts reveal the pros and cons
More and more brands are launching their made-to-order sofa categories – but is this something you should consider?
By Sara Hesikova