Living room

Blue living room ideas – from midnight to duck egg, see how sophisticated blue can be

We've got moody blues for every setting

Open-plan living room ideas for a multi-functional, family space

Create an open-plan living room that is seamlessly linked to the rest of your home

Coastal living room ideas that recreate carefree beach days

Create a calming coastal living room that's a permanent reminder of sunny days by the sea

Green living room ideas – redecorate with the colour of the season

For a laid-back, soothing feel, introduce these natural, easy-on-the-eye shades to your living room

Small living room ideas – how to decorate a cosy and compact sitting room, snug or lounge

Unlock the potential of your small living room with these easy decorating ideas

23 grey living room ideas for gorgeous and elegant spaces

The amazing versatility of grey is what makes it so popular

Pink living room ideas – to create a sense of romance, sophistication and fun

Pink is one of this season's hottest colours. We show you how to work it into your design scheme

Clever living room paint ideas to transform any space

Colour is enormously evocative. Discover how paint is the key to establishing the style, mood and personality of your decorating scheme

Living room lighting ideas – improve the light and set the right mood for relaxing

Whether it's pretty or practical (or both!), lighting is crucial when it comes to your living room

Living room colour schemes brimming with character and style

A little colour in your life reflects your personality and lifts your mood

White living room ideas – take your home back to basics with these soft white schemes

Fireplace ideas for warm and cosy nights in this winter

A fireplace can be so much more than just a hearth

Get a gorgeous living room in time for Christmas

Treat you and yours to a sumptuous, cosy room for the festive season and beyond

Neutral living room ideas for a cool, calm and collected scheme

Make the most of natural light with a neutral colour scheme

Before and after: A 'boring' neutral living room gets a glam and dramatic makeover

The owners took a risk and banished the beige...

Reading nook ideas – curl up with a good book in these dream spots

Enjoy a page turner in these head-turning schemes from Ideal Home and Very

Meet the stylish new sofas that will update your living room

Discover statement sofas with distinctive shapes, vibrant colours and sumptuous cushioning

Purple living room ideas that are easy to live with

Give your living room a feminine update with a punchy purple decorating scheme

Wood-effect wallpapers – the best designs to suit every style

Wood-panelled walls can transform a room. Why not do it the easy way with a wood-effect wallpaper?

Living room wallpaper ideas – to completely transform your space

Add instant pizzazz to your living room with a bold new wallpaper