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Victoria Beckham's dressing room sofa nails the 'new green' trend for 2025 — it's set to be the hottest shade of the season
Green sofas are going nowhere in 2025, but they're getting a new on-trend spin
By Kezia Reynolds
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Express yourself – the iconic sofa that offers comfort without compromise
Let Andrew Martin add personality, comfort and character to your home
By Sponsored
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5 things I always add to a living room to instantly make it look better, as a professional home stylist
I always have these items on hand for living room photo shoots – here's how you can use them in your own home
By Laurie Davidson
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13 sophisticated pink living room ideas to inject your lounge with this new calming neutral
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
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The 2-2-1 styling rule is a fool-proof way to make your sofa look professionally styled – interior pros say it’s ‘easy to follow and hard to get wrong’
Is this sofa styling rule the best way to position your cushions? It's certainly the easiest
By Sara Hesikova
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6 experts tricks for decorating small living room walls that will make your tiny lounge appear bigger
This is how to decorate your small living room walls without making the space look cluttered
By Sara Hesikova
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Grey living room ideas – 44 ways to make this timeless, neutral colour work for your lounge in 2025
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
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10 living room trends that should be on your radar in 2025 – the fresh styles that will transform your lounge
These popular looks are bound to keep your lounge looking fresh and up to date
By Sara Hesikova
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Swivel chairs are the emerging trend taking over 2025 – I sat on 40 different versions to find the best for timeless style and comfort
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
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Sofa colour trends 2025 – the 6 hottest shades to inject into your living room
From the bold to the cosy, these are the colours you’ll be covering your sofa with this year
By Sara Hesikova
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6 things I always see in the most stylish boho-inspired living rooms, as an interior stylist
Discover the key ingredients to achieving a free-spirited, eclectic living space
By Laurie Davidson
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Sofas are getting a micro update that will make a big impact in 2025 – what you need to know about the sofa piping trend
The latest statement-making living room trend that proves individualistic interiors are in
By Sara Hesikova
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Interior experts say your sofa cushions absolutely don’t need to match – this is the one rule they recommend following instead
This is why matching cushions are out and mix-matching is in
By Sara Hesikova
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Living room colour schemes – 26 ways to bring your lounge to life with on-trend shades and timeless colour combos
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
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Living room lighting ideas – 33 easy ways to use lights and lamps to add style and create a cosy mood
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
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I just bought a loose cover sofa – 3 reasons furniture experts agree that removable covers are the best choice for busy homes
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
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Fireplace ideas – 43 ways to turn your mantel and hearth into a showstopping feature
From fresh paint to the right styling, these are the best ways to give your fireplace a new lease of life
By Holly Reaney
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A patterned sofa can instantly elevate your space, but interiors experts warn this new trend will age quickly unless you follow one simple rule
Give your patterned sofa a timeless, not trendy, appeal
By Kezia Reynolds
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Stacey Dooley has found the best way to hide a TV in a living room – this is how she's done it
'It’s giving luxe Wallace and Gromit' – and we’re obsessed
By Sara Hesikova
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The biggest sofa trends of 2025 – the 6 living room seating styles set to define the year ahead
These are the sofa styles you'll be sitting comfortably on in 2025
By Sara Hesikova
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Brown living room ideas – 16 ways to incorporate this year’s most on-trend colour into your living space
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
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How to make a coffee table look expensive – 7 ways to elevate your coffee table just like interior stylists do
Interior stylists reveal their tried-and-test tricks
By Sara Hesikova
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Recliner sofas are the unexpected trend that I didn’t think I could get on board with – this is why I’ve changed my mind
This is the living room trend that took me by surprise – and it’s soon to be everywhere
By Sara Hesikova
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‘Cosy’ is taking on a new look in 2025 – this is how your cosy living room is going to change in the new year
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
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Are you making this sofa mistake? George Clarke reveals how it can be a ‘detriment’ to your space
Choosing the wrong size sofa can disrupt the harmony of your living room
By Kezia Reynolds
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What sofa colour will no longer be popular in 2025? Experts unanimously agree it’s this go-to neutral shade
This neutral sofa colour is on its way out – so what will replace it in the new year?
By Sara Hesikova
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Struggling to find a seat for everyone this Christmas? Clever tricks to comfortably fit the whole family into your living and dining rooms this festive season
The tips experts recommend for always having those extra seats when you have guests over
By Sara Hesikova


