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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Red living room ideas – 10 atmospheric and elegant designs
Make a statement with red living room ideas. These spaces are perfect for entertaining and cocooning, too
By Sarah Warwick • Published
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Experts share their tips and tricks for lighting a living room
Create an elegant and beautiful space with these designers’ strategies for lighting a living room
By Arabella Youens • Last updated
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Formal living room ideas – 10 tips for an elegant sitting room
From stylish seating to cultured touches, these formal living room ideas will help you make guests feel special
By Ailis Brennan • Published
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Apartment living room ideas – 10 ways to enhance a studio space
Maximize the potential of a small – or large – studio with these beautiful and inspiring apartment living room ideas
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Living room corner ideas – 10 stylish ways to decorate an empty corner
Get creative with your living room corners. The decorating possibilities are endless
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Rustic living room ideas – 10 ways to introduce a warm and cozy feel to your lounge
Take rustic living room ideas into any space with our expert breakdown of how to recreate the look
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Black living room ideas – 10 inspiring ways to decorate with this dark and dramatic color
These black living room ideas can completely alter the feel of a room – but getting the balance right is key
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Living room wall lighting ideas – 10 stylish ways to brighten your space
These living room wall lighting ideas will add important layering that can enhance, lighten and soften a space
By Sophie Warren-Smith • Published
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Living room styling – 7 ways to style a living room like a pro
Interior designer Cortney Bishop's 7 steps for approaching living room styling to add those vital finishing touches
By Lucy Searle • Last updated
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Living room lighting trends – 10 fashionable ways to light a lounge
Give your lounge a gorgeous glow with these on-point living room lighting trends from in-the-know experts
By Ruth Doherty • Published
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Simple living room ideas – 10 minimalist spaces that are anything but dull
Simple living room ideas do not have to be bland or boring. Here's how to create the perfect minimalist scheme
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Living room layout ideas – 10 beautiful ways to arrange your lounge
Whether you are looking for living room layout ideas that are modern and minimal, or laid-back and family-friendly, you'll find plenty of inspiration for your lounge here
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Living room ideas for men – 10 practical design tips for the modern man
Turn a dull, dreary and dated scheme into a well-executed masculine living room
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Living room accent wall ideas – 10 ways to add interest to a blank wall
Add impact to your living room walls with our definitive guide
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Brown living room ideas – 10 surprising ways to use this overlooked shade in your home
Will this earthy tone replace grey in 2022?
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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You should never paint your living room this color, according to a psychologist
Your choice of hue impacts your wellbeing – here's how to get it right, in the most sociable room of your home
By Megan Slack • Last updated
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Long living room ideas – 10 essential design rules for making a narrow space seem wider
10 clever long living room ideas to help make the most of your narrow lounge
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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White sofa living room ideas – 10 tips for choosing the ultimate neutral statement
From monochrome chic to styling with scatter cushions, make your white sofa a dazzling centerpiece
By Ailis Brennan • Published
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How to buy the right couch for a small living room
Choosing the perfect couch for a small living room doesn’t have to mean compromising on style
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Where to invest and where to save in a small living room, according to experts
What's worth splashing out on when creating a small living room? Top designers have the answer...
By Ruth Doherty • Last updated
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10 living room sofa ideas – the essential design rules for sofa layouts and trends
Invest in a hardworking sofa that is sumptuous enough to sink into – but still looks smart
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Living room seating ideas – the essential design rules for sofa and chair layouts and trends
Sink into comfort with hardworking living room seating ideas that will enhance the layout of your space
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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Open-plan living room ideas – 12 ways to create a show-stopping, multifunctional space
These open-plan living room ideas offer versatility for the way we live today, and are great for family homes
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Living room furniture ideas – 10 of the most wanted trends and design tips
Introduce stylish seating, practical storage possibilities, space-saving coffee tables and more with our favorite on-trend designs
By Jennifer Ebert • Published
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Living room features that add value to a home – from easy updates to complete remodels
The living room is more important than ever to home buyers spending more time at home; real estate experts share the living room updates that will increase your home's resale value
By Anna Cottrell • Published
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How to design a living room – expert advice on planning and decorating
Find out how to design a living room perfect for everyday life and entertaining with these expert tips and ideas
By Sarah Warwick • Last updated
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How to mix and match pillows on a sofa – interior designer Emma Sims Hilditch explains
It's easy to get the right combination of sizes, colors and patterns with this expert guide
By Emma Sims-Hilditch • Published
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Living room pictures – 31 ways to create a new look for your lounge
Take inspiration from our living room pictures, showcasing stylish sitting rooms, family spaces and snugs
By Jennifer Ebert • Last updated
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How to style a display cabinet – 10 tips from design experts
We've gleaned advice from the experts on how to style a display cabinet or dresser for a neat but stylish look
By Jo Bailey • Published
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