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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Can vacuums really help allergies? Cleaning experts explain the science, tricks and techniques
We speak to experts who explain whether or not vacuums really help with allergies
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Items to get rid of in your living room – 10 things decluttering experts want to clear out
Decluttering experts explain what you should get rid from a living room to make space
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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How can I make my living room luxurious? 10 design experts share their secrets
Exquisite living rooms are those that balance practicality and personality – we’ve amassed a collection of spaces that do just that
By Arabella Youens • Published
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What’s the difference between a sleeper sofa and a sofa bed?
The answer to whether a sleeper sofa or a sofa bed is the solution for your home? Right here
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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The one area you should always clean before spring – according to pro cleaners
Cleaning experts share the one spot you have to clean before spring
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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How to prepare for spring cleaning – 6 steps professionals always take for a thorough job
Professional cleaners share the 6 things they do to prepare for spring cleaning
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Decorating above a sofa – 7 transformative ways to turn this blank space into a decorative focal point
These expert ways for decorating above sofas are beautiful, timeless, and easy to recreate at home
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Does a coffee table make a room look bigger or smaller? Design experts share a magic formula
What effect can a coffee table have on your space? Interior designers share their tips and a design secret to help you get it right
By Karen Darlow • Published
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6 items professional organizers never throw out – and this expert says you should keep them too
Rid yourself of these items and suffer the consequences
By Ashley Chalmers • Published
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I’ve designed 15 living rooms of my own –and these are the color rules I swear by
These color rules help me crack the code of color vs space vs mood
By Lucy Searle • Published
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Where to start when decluttering, according to professional organizers
Experts explain where to start when decluttering
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Experts offer these crucial laundry lessons on how to clean throw pillows
We break down how to clean throw pillows for freshly fragranced textiles
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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11 space-saving organizing tips professional use in every small living room
These space-saving tips will free up functional space in any small living room
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Living room color ideas – 15 beautiful color schemes to inspire a fresh, new look
From soothing, soft pastels to fiery reds, explore how you can transform your living room with color
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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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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Musty-smelling house? Experts explain 6 possible causes and how to get your home smelling fresh again
A musty home is not just unpleasant but can be worrisome. Here, experts explain six possible causes and how to fix it
By Chiana Dickson • Published
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Living room storage ideas – 15 ways to establish a smart and stylish space
Clear the clutter and create an organized and inviting environment with our favorite living room storage ideas
By Jennifer Ebert • 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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