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Interiors experts reveal the 4 living room colours going out of style in 2026 – and the new go-to shades replacing them

Is your living room colour scheme on the list?

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I’m on a mission to make my home happier in 2026 – 5 science-backed things psychologists and interior designers told me to do

Your home environment can have a huge impact on your mental well-being

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A neutral living room doesn’t have to be boring – 18 ways to create a stylish and interesting neutral lounge

The top expert-recommended neutral living room ideas to make a neutral scheme chic, cosy and anything but boring

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11 living room sofa ideas – from the best styles experts recommend to how to choose the right sofa for your lounge

These are the top sofa silhouettes, arrangements and shopping tips that experts can’t recommend enough when searching for 'the one'

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The Georgian home of this BBC Radio One presenter is full of artistic touches

But is the beautifully restored property going to be the forever home for this serial renovator?

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These are the sofa trends that are set to go out of style in 2026 – and I think some might surprise you

Experts reveal the living room seating looks that are best left in 2025

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I don’t have time to tidy my entire home before guests arrive – so, I’ve used the 5/7 decluttering method to fake a clutter-free home this Christmas

I’m working smarter and not harder to prep my home for Christmas

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Things you’re forgetting to clean that are making your house STINK this Christmas – and yes, your tree is one of them!

Don't want your guests to smell horrible lingering odours? Read this

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Building a house from scratch isn't easy but it's definitely worth the hardship, especially at Christmas – this stunning home is solid proof

This stunning home is solid proof

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I wasted £800 on a sofa bed that left my guests opting to sleep on the floor – this is what I wish I knew back then

How to avoid your guests choosing to sleep on the floor

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A small extension and a layout rethink have given this family all the extra space they need to thrive

By converting their garage and rethinking the ground floor layout, this couple has created a home that works for family life

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‘In a smaller space, lighting has to work harder’ – experts reveal how to choose the best lighting for a small living room to open up the space

These are experts' top tips on choosing the right lamps and light fixtures, along with the best styles to go for in a compact lounge

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Haunting 911 Call Revealed As Mom Confesses To Taking Teen Son’s Life To Fulfil His ‘Final Wish’

Despite agreeing to a plea deal, her sentence means she’ll likely spend her remaining days in jail.

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I asked 8 interior designers what you shouldn’t put in a small living room – these 3 things kept coming up

The pros reveal what to avoid and what to do instead

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Music star Billy Joel: Love is not concrete

Billy Joel has opened up about his split from Christie Brinkley.

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Billy Joel reveals ‘hurtful’ Elton John comment that sparked early rift

‘Piano Man’ singer said there was ‘bad blood’ between them for a while

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Billy Joel recalls being given 'ultimatum' by ex-wife

Billy Joel was once told by Katie Lee to either seek help or end their relationship.

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15 garage conversion ideas to transform this chronically underused area into valuable living space

Turn this chronically underused area into valuable living space

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Lots of clever low-budget tweaks have added up to one big transformation in this scandi-inspired family home

This project proves you don't need to spend a fortune to get your dream home

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Blueberry is this spring's ‘it’ blue – but there are 3 colours you should never pair with it, according to experts

Avoid overpowering your space by avoiding these three bold colours

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Think your mop is just for cleaning your floors? Think again — these are the 7 things you should be cleaning with a mop

This trusty tool is more adaptable than you might realise

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The home maintenance tasks to tick off your list this April – the jobs to prioritise this month, according to experts

This is the month to finally tackle them

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'Sleep divorce' is the expert-approved trend making headlines right now – I'm convinced it's the key to a better night's rest

Contrary to expectations it could be a good thing for you and your partner

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‘Being in the kitchen was like a punishment, now we love it'

By knocking together rooms and extending into the garden, these homeowners created a light-filled space that’s ideal for family life

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6 bedroom storage mistakes that could be causing mould – and what to do instead

Simple swaps to make to stop mould, mildew and condensation in their tracks

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