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All the living room ideas you'll need from the expert ideal Home editorial team. Be inspired by styles, designs, trends and layout advice
Colour experts share their top tips on how to use colour to transform your tiny living space
By Laurie Davidson
Who says pink needs to be sweet or over the top? Pink is currently one of the most popular living room shades, ranging from muted tones to earthy hues
By Jennifer Ebert
Is this sofa styling rule the best way to position your cushions? It's certainly the easiest
By Sara Hesikova
This is how to decorate your small living room walls without making the space look cluttered
By Sara Hesikova
Grey might be a living room colour fading in popularity but that doesn't mean you can't (or shouldn't) make it work in your lounge
By Amy Cutmore
Interior experts share 7 colour tips that will help you make the right decision for your small living space
By Sara Hesikova
These popular looks are bound to keep your lounge looking fresh and up to date
By Sara Hesikova
Thinking of putting a swivel chair in your living room? From the 40 I've tried, these 6 are the ones I'd recommend
By Sara Hesikova
Whether you're after the best budget sofa or the most comfortable one, these are the best sofas I've ever tried
By Sara Hesikova
From the bold to the cosy, these are the colours you’ll be covering your sofa with this year
By Sara Hesikova
Discover the key ingredients to achieving a free-spirited, eclectic living space
By Laurie Davidson
The latest statement-making living room trend that proves individualistic interiors are in
By Sara Hesikova
This is why matching cushions are out and mix-matching is in
By Sara Hesikova
The best colour choices for your lounge in a nutshell – whether you’re after the hottest colours, timeless palettes or stylish tone pairings
By Thea Babington-Stitt
From quirky lamps to the right tone of your light, these are the best ways to give your lounge a stylish look and a cosy feel
By Thea Babington-Stitt
This is why I'm never going back to fixed sofa covers – and why I would recommend everyone to do the same
By Sara Hesikova
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
From fresh paint to the right styling, these are the best ways to give your fireplace a new lease of life
By Holly Reaney
To sofa skirt or not to sofa skirt? Experts reveal the pros and cons of the latest sofa trend
By Sara Hesikova
'It’s giving luxe Wallace and Gromit' – and we’re obsessed
By Sara Hesikova
These are the sofa styles you'll be sitting comfortably on in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
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
Interior stylists reveal their tried-and-test tricks
By Sara Hesikova
This is the living room trend that took me by surprise – and it’s soon to be everywhere
By Sara Hesikova
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
Choosing the wrong size sofa can disrupt the harmony of your living room
By Kezia Reynolds
This neutral sofa colour is on its way out – so what will replace it in the new year?
By Sara Hesikova