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5 sofa styles to avoid in a family living room – the styles experts warn will spell disaster for busy families
Avoid choosing these sofa styles in a family lounge, warn experts – these are the styles you should be investing in instead
By Sara Hesikova
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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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Small living room fireplace ideas – 16 ways to make this traditional home feature look modern and work for your tight space
Whether you want to make it a focal point or blend it in with the room, this is what you can do with your fireplace in a small living room
By Lisa Fazzani
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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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11 small living room colour schemes guaranteed to maximise potential in a tiny space
How to make a big impact in a small space with the help of colour
By Laurie Davidson
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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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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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Living room alcove ideas – 10 clever ways to unlock the full potential of these tricky spaces
Transform those awkward nooks in your living room into a stylish feature
By Linda Clayton
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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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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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The 12 best sofas on the Ideal Home team's radar – stylish, comfortable, and affordable
We've tried and tested bestselling sofas from John Lewis, Habitat, and many more, to bring you our top recommendations and early Black Friday sofa deals
By Amy Lockwood
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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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Kelly Hoppen divides social media by declaring this popular sofa cushion styling tip her top 'pet peeve' – do you agree?
It's sparked debate among fans
By Jullia Joson
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What makes a living room look cheap? 10 things to avoid and what to do instead to elevate your space
The experts share their top advice and tips
By Ellis Cochrane
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How many of these sofa buying mistakes have you made?
Investing in a new sofa can be expensive, so don't waste your money by making these errors
By Amy Cutmore