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7 small living room storage ideas to hide clutter and make the most of your compact lounge
Don't let your small living room get overrun with 'stuff' – instead, employ these clever and creative storage solutions
By Sara Hesikova
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4 rules interior designers always use to plan the perfect living room layout - these tried-and-tested tricks work every time
Failproof design rules that interior specialists swear by for living room layouts
By Katie Sims
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30 modern living room ideas for a clean and contemporary space that’s comfortable at the same time
This is how to update your lounge for a contemporary look in tune with modern living
By Tamara Kelly
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The 9 sofa bed buying mistakes to avoid at all costs - pitfalls that could turn a dream purchase into a nightmare
Don't lose sleep over your sofa bed choice – from mechanisms to measurements, here's how to get it right
By Amy Cutmore
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Burnt orange is the new furniture colour to embrace – this is why it's everywhere right now
The rich and juicy trend we're loving
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Where to place a sofa for feng shui - key factors to consider for promoting harmony in the living room
If you're striving for balance and harmony in your living room, here's where your sofa should be
By Katie Sims
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How to brighten a dark living room – 6 ways to make a dingy lounge feel light and airy
Experts advise how to lighten up a dark living room with the help of paint, the right materials and more
By Sara Hesikova
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27 living room wallpaper ideas to liven up your lounge with the help of pattern and colour
Interior experts' top tips how to bring the wow factor into your living room with the help of wallpaper
By Holly Walsh
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Ideal Home Living Room Award winners 2024 – celebrating the brands and products that get our seal of approval
Find out who the expert judges rated best in class for stylish and hardworking living spaces
By Rebecca Knight
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Will a modular sofa future-proof your living room? Experts reveal if this emerging trend is worth investing in
Are modular sofas the future of living room seating or just a passing trend?
By Sara Hesikova
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How to maximise family room seating - five ways to create space for everyone to sit in a living room
Family room feeling short on space? These expert tips are essential for getting the most out of your seating ideas
By Katie Sims
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26 family living room ideas to turn your lounge into an inviting and functional space for adults and children alike
How to design a lounge for the whole family to enjoy
By Michela Colling
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Fans are in love with Stanley Tucci's chair - and we've found a similar version for £1000s less
The iconic design without the scary price tag
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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Toy storage ideas for small living rooms – 8 ways to keep them organised and hidden without sacrificing space
This is how to best keep your children's toys organised in a small lounge
By Sara Hesikova
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How to tidy a family living room fast - transform your space from chaos to calm in record time
With these speedy tips, your family living room will be neat as a pin in no time
By Katie Sims
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This £50 Homebase side table looks just like another design that’s over five times its price – and we couldn’t keep it to ourselves
We've already added it to basket
By Sara Hesikova
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I've been an interiors editor for over 20 years, and I predict this is the hottest new colour trend for sofas
You heard it here first
By Heather Young
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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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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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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