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Designers Say These 3 Living Room Colors Are Going Out of Style in 2025
Before you begin your living room renovation, you may want to consider what colors are better left in the past
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Is Having Two Sofas Facing Each Other Actually Comfortable for Watching TV? Tips for Getting This Trending Layout Right
It’s a favorite option for homeowners, but combining two sofas facing one another with a TV has its pros and cons — this is what you need to know
By Sarah Warwick Published
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The 7 Biggest TV Mistakes Designers Always See in a Living Room - And How to Set Up Your Tech Instead
Screen glare, unsightly cables, neck cramps... a lot can go wrong when it comes to styling a TV in a design-forward living space
By Kelsey Mulvey Published
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How Much Space Do You Need for Walking Between Furniture? I'm a Spatial Designer, and You'll Want at Least This Much
These are the general rules to be guided by when spacing out furniture to ensure you room feels inviting and comfortable
By Delphine Bouvet Published
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18 Modern Living Room Ideas That Feel at the Cutting Edge of Design, Yet Still Soft and Inviting
Sleek, but soft — designers reveal their tricks of the trade when it comes to making modern living rooms feel comfortable
By Emma Breislin Published
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5 Objects Our Editors Say That Every Living Room Should Have to Make It Way More Expensive-Looking
Whether a statement lamp, a specific style of throw pillow, or a clever catchall, the Livingetc team spills their 'must haves' for a design-forward space
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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3 Dated Living Room Layouts That Have No Place in 2025 (and How to Fix It If You've Ended Up With One)
Because your living room should work for the way you live now
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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9 Times Designers Made Awkward Living Rooms Work — And the Secrets Behind How They Did It
From awkward angles to competing focal points, designers reveal their smartest strategies for transforming difficult spaces into beautiful, functional rooms
By Kristen Flanagan Published
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I'm a Spatial Planner — Here's 5 Big Lessons I Want Everyone to Learn to Get the Right Layout for Your Living Room
Does something about your space not feel right? The solution could be as simple as fixing your living room's setup
By Delphine Bouvet Published
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Beware the "Three-Sided" Living Room — Interior Designer Christian Bense on This Mistake, and Designing a Versatile Space
Designer Christian Bense knows that a perfect living room should cater to all the sides of your personality, and what pieces allow to be both calm and to have a party
By Christian Bense Published
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Did Patterned Sofas Just Make a Comeback? Why This 'Dated' 80s Trend Has Become Designers' New Go-to
From classic stripes to full-on florals; Designers share their tips and tricks for incorporating this playful patterned seating into your interiors
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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7 Colors You Can Add Into a Neutral Living Room Without Upsetting Your Scheme — Because All-Beige Spaces Are Officially Out
Opting for a neutral space runs the risk of feeling flat and lifeless, but not if you know the colors to complement it — here, design experts reveal all
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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White Living Room Ideas — 29 Pristine Spaces That’ll Make You Forget About Color
By using texture, shapes, and finishes, these inspiring living rooms have proven how stunning an all-white or nearly white space can look
By Lotte Brouwer Last updated
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Small Living Room Layout — 15 Ways That Prove You Don't Need a Big Room to Make a Big Impact
Make the most of every inch by taking inspiration from these expertly designed spaces that don't fall short on style and function
By Aditi Sharma Last updated
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Ignoring These 7 Living Room Lighting Mistakes Could Totally Ruin the Way You Feel in the Space
Even the fanciest furniture can look cheap under bad lighting — here, experts share the most common faux pas when it comes to lighting your living spaces
By Natasha Brinsmead Published
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Loloi Launches Its Luxurious Furniture Brand 'Joon' — It's the Epitome of Grace and Elegance
The iconic rug brand is moving beyond floor furnishings; from sofas to throw pillows every item is oozing with style
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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Living Room Lighting Ideas — 15 Ways to Create a Cozy Space for Lounging
Use these living room lighting ideas to give this most-used room a fresh, new lease of life
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Published
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Can I Put a Big Couch in a Small Living Room? Experts Offer the 7 Dos and Don'ts of This Maximalist Look
Does putting a big sofa into a small room ruin its aesthetic or improve it? Is it impractical or a great way to boost seating capacity? We asked interior designers what works, and what doesn't
By Ellen Finch Last updated
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Which Couch Material is the Most Low Maintenance? Experts Reveal Their Favorite Fabric
Busy lives require durable, easy-to-care-for sofa materials
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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Finding Stylish Sofa Covers Isn't Hard — You Just Have to Know What to Look For
It's time to make sofa covers stylish again. We spoke with an interior designer for tips on crafting the chicest slip in the biz
By Brigid Kennedy Published
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12 Curved Sofa Living Room Ideas That Prove This Style is Absolutely Staying Put for 2025
It's more than just a design statement — knowing how to style and position curved sofas can transform the way you live in your space
By Cat Olley Last updated
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Emily Henderson's Genius Tip for Choosing a Rug Color Has Me Re-Thinking Every Rug I've Ever Bought
Launching a new collaboration with Rugs USA, Emily has introduced me to the idea of 'thread color variation' and now how I look at rugs has totally changed
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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The "Chair-and-a-Half" Is the Goldilocks of Seating — Not Too Big, Not Too Small, but Just Right for Snuggling Up This Season
This accent chair trend is perfect for the cozy season, and it's on sale at Wayfair
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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How to Choose a Living Room Rug — 12 Fail-Safe Strategies from Designers
How To Interiors pros share their expertise on selecting an area rug that complements the room perfectly
By Sarah Warwick Last updated
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How to Arrange Throw Pillows on a Couch — 5 Simple Sofa Set-Ups an Interior Stylist Always Falls Back on
The combination of throw pillows you choose, and how you style them, can make or break your sofa. But there are some easy routes to choose, no matter your interior tastes
By Luke Arthur Wells Last updated
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The Best Wayfair Sofas Make Your Wallet and Home Happy — Try These 6 Design-Friendly Options
These options are so good-looking and so well-reviewed that no one will know you have a Wayfair sofa ... unless you reveal the price, of course
By Brigid Kennedy Last updated
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My Job Is To Predict the Latest Trends for Interiors and This Chic Print Has a Hold on Me Right Now
It's not necessarily a new thing for our interiors, but we're seeing it incorporated in different ways — here's how to keep it classy
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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We Think "Cabinet Hats" Could be the Simple Solution to Making Your Storage Actually Stylish
Don't cram stuff into awkward voids and odd gaps just because you can — add a decorative detail that says 'I've considered it all'
By Olivia Wolfe Published
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10 Sofa Ideas for Small Living Rooms That Blur, Blend, and Even Make the Space Look Bigger
Choosing a sofa for a small space often involves making sacrifices, but that doesn't have to mean style — here's why
By Aditi Sharma Maheshwari Last updated