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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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These 11 living room trends are going to be all the rage in 2026 – the top styles to give your lounge a contemporary makeover

These are the looks, pieces and finishes set to define your living space in the year ahead

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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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How to choose the best coffee table for your small living room – experts reveal the 5 best styles for a tiny lounge

The ultimate guide to how and where to pick up a stylish and practical coffee table

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Why Jennifer Lopez’s bold lighting choices are the inspiration designers are turning to for 2026’s biggest living room trend

JLo mixes metallic and sculptural lighting fixtures for a living space that is elegant, inviting, and above all, visually appealing

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Will Japandi rule your living room in 2026? Interior experts weigh in

This is how the trend and timeless design style is set to evolve

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How to plan a small living room – 14 questions experts say you should consider to make the most of a tiny lounge

A step-by-step guide to designing a small living room like a pro

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‘It makes your living room feel more connected and comfortable’ – the 4-inch seating rule is the trick interior designers have been using for years

The rule of thumb that designers always follow when it comes to living room seating

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These 10 child-friendly sofa ideas will survive your little ones’ sticky fingers and jumping around – they balance practicality and style perfectly

If you've got children, investing in these sofas will save you a lot of headaches in the future

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The biggest sofa trends of 2026: 8 designs to elevate style and comfort

Experts share their insights into the biggest sofa trends of the year exploring the latest on-trend colours, upholstery fabrics and must-have shapes

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Lily Collins uses this strategically-placed floating unit to make use of 'dead' space in her kitchen – for streamlined results

The Emily in Paris star intelligently makes use of even the quirkiest spaces in her LA home – and her technique is easily replicable

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Will a modular sofa future-proof your living room? Experts reveal if this emerging trend is worth investing in

Are modular sofas the future of living room seating or just a passing trend?

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Courteney Cox has just made grey living rooms cool again - it's all down to getting these four decorating choices right

We asked home decor experts to help us decode the secrets of Courteney Cox's modern grey living room

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The 5 lighting tricks to make a narrow hallway look bigger - how the experts create the illusion of a grander entrance

Lighting experts share their top tips for illuminating a narrow hallway in style

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Revealed – the 7 colour rules interior designers swear by

The tried and tested rules for colour perfection

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Kelly Hoppen divides social media by declaring this popular sofa cushion styling tip her top 'pet peeve' – do you agree?

It's sparked debate among fans

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Holly Willoughby's sellout £20 M&S vase is Instagram's latest obsession – and we've found 3 equally stunning alternatives

It nails the spring season's 'it' pattern

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What colours make a small living room look bigger? Elevate your lounge with this simple colour trick

These clever colours will make a compact lounge feel bigger

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Should you mix and match sofas? Design experts reveal the controversial answer and their styling tips

Eclectic decor is in - but here's how to make mismatched sofas work

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Olivia Rodrigo creates an inviting mid-century modern living room with this neutral color palette

The space pairs warm, calming wood tones and cozy neutrals for a relaxed but stylish look – here's why her look works

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Dua Lipa's unexpected kitchen wall brings a 'dramatic, yet liveable flair' to her space, say experts

The singer incorporates warmth and drama with an on-trend twist – and it has powerful implications for her home

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This neutral statement piece in Michelle Pfeiffer's living room is a reminder that our chair choices matter

The best furnishings marry style and functionality, making accent chairs the new home essential

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7 easy and creative last-minute Christmas decor ideas to deck the halls in style

Need to give your home a festive makeover in a time crunch? We've got you sorted

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Cruz Beckham cracked the code of open-plan styling with these color and furniture tricks

The singer turns to failsafe neutrals to zone the most sociable space in his home – and designers urge us to take note

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Drew Barrymore just designed an accent chair versatile enough to work in every type of living room

The actress wants to create the things she 'wants to see in the world' and this chair is our favorite result

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