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5 things I always add to a living room to instantly make it look better, as a professional home stylistI 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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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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10 living room trends that should be on your radar in 2025 – the fresh styles that will transform your loungeThese 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 comfortThinking 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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Experts reveal the number of light sources you should have in a living room to nail the layered lighting trend – the number surprised even meThis is the magic number of light sources you should have in a living room to transform a space with layered lighting, according to interior experts
By Sara Hesikova
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Sofa colour trends 2025 – the 6 hottest shades to inject into your living roomFrom 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 stylistDiscover 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 trendThe 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 insteadThis is why matching cushions are out and mix-matching is in
By Sara Hesikova
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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 homesThis 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 featureFrom 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 ruleGive your patterned sofa a timeless, not trendy, appeal
By Kezia Reynolds
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I’ve been seeing sofa skirts all over my Instagram feed – experts reveal whether this is a sofa trend worth investing inTo sofa skirt or not to sofa skirt? Experts reveal the pros and cons of the latest sofa trend
By Sara Hesikova
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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 aheadThese 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 spaceThis 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 doInterior 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 mindThis is the living room trend that took me by surprise – and it’s soon to be everywhere
By Sara Hesikova
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Are you making this sofa mistake? George Clarke reveals how it can be a ‘detriment’ to your spaceChoosing 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 shadeThis 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 seasonThe tips experts recommend for always having those extra seats when you have guests over
By Sara Hesikova
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How to master the art of sofa scaling – 4 tricks design experts use to choose the right size sofa for a living roomPro-recommended tips for choosing a sofa size that’s just right for your space
By Sara Hesikova
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How to reduce stress this Christmas season – experts reveal how to make the festive period a more peaceful and enjoyable time of the yearThe festive season doesn't need to be stressful or 'perfect'
By Andrea Childs
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Architect and presenter George Clarke reveals the one thing he can't stand to see in a living room - but there is a rule you can follow to fix itHave you ever considered your TV may be too big for your living room?
By Kezia Reynolds
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How to arrange living room furniture at Christmas – 8 ways to create an inviting and comfortable space for your guestsTurn your lounge into a cosy, welcoming space with our expert-approved tips this festive season
By Andrea Childs
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6 wabi-sabi living room ideas – create a perfectly imperfect lounge with this Japanese philosophyThis is how to incorporate the principles of this trending Japanese philosophy into your lounge for a harmonious look and feel
By Sara Hesikova
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I have designer taste on a high street budget and gave my space a festive makeover for less than £100 at H&MRun don't walk for Christmas decor on a budget
By Thea Babington-Stitt


