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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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‘Cosy’ is taking on a new look in 2025 – this is how your cosy living room is going to change in the new yearCosy'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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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
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Sofa deals – how and where to find the best offers to shopPlus how our editors' insider secrets to shopping sofas for less
By Amy Lockwood
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Christmas tree topper ideas – 10 alternatives to the traditional star to finish up your tree in styleMake the proverbial cherry on top of your tree the star of the show, without necessarily having to be star-shaped
By Thea Babington-Stitt
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How to decorate a small living room for Christmas – 14 space-saving festive decorating ideas for a tiny loungeThese are the best ways to inject the festive spirit into your small living room in a stylish way without it feeling cluttered
By Linda Clayton
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How to become a living room family – 7 sofa and decorating tricks to get the family together in one placeThe 'living room family' trend is taking over TikTok – this is what it means and how to create the right environment to become one
By Sara Hesikova
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Christmas tree ribbon ideas – 13 ways to incorporate this year’s biggest tree decor trend into your homeThe hottest look of this Christmas season comes with a bow on top
By Sophie Warren-Smith
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Alternative advent calendar ideas – 20 ways to add a personalised touch to the Christmas countdownGet creative with your treat-filled countdown to Christmas with the help of these 20 crafty ideas
By Holly Walsh
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The ‘womb room’?! Yes, that’s what Angela Scanlon calls her snug – and her paint choice is one of the hottest trends of 2025It's called a 'womb room' for a reason
By Sara Hesikova
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Are you making this open-plan living mistake? George Clarke reveals the common mistakes people make when renovating their homes'You've got to make sure you get the balance of the space right.'
By Kezia Reynolds
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How many cushions should you have on your sofa? Experts share the golden rule of getting it just rightYou’ll never have too many or not enough sofa cushions ever again
By Sara Hesikova
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How to make a brown sofa work in your living room – easily style shades from taupe to chocolateBrown sofa ideas for your living room – how to style this trending colour in your lounge for a stylish look
By Lisa Fazzani


