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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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Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Outdoor Living

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Outdoor living room ideas – 24 ways to make your garden or patio a cosy and comfortable extension of your home

This is how to create a cosy living space in your garden you’ll love spending time in

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Ideal Home Awards 2025 winners for Living Rooms – find out which brands and designs got our editors’ stamp of approval this year

These are the brands and designs to watch – the best of the best that have impressed the judges the most this year

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I'm seeing this sofa shape pop up in every spring/summer collection this year – how to make it work for your living room

The curved sofa trend is everywhere, but how practical is it for everyday life?

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Swivel chairs are the emerging trend taking over 2025 – I sat on 40 different versions to find the best for timeless style and comfort

Thinking of putting a swivel chair in your living room? From the 40 I've tried, these 6 are the ones I'd recommend

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Kid's furniture is getting a glow-up with the mini-me armchair trend - and some of our favourite brands are already on board

Introducing the perfect trend for you little 'grown-up'

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The low-slung furniture trend could be the most relaxing trend of 2025 - it’s also perfect for small spaces

It's time to sit back and relax

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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 mind

This is the living room trend that took me by surprise – and it’s soon to be everywhere

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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 room

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Meet Ideal Home's Certified Experts - they've spent over 1,000 hours testing everything from appliances to mattresses so you can shop wisely

No-nonsense product advice direct from our team of in-the-know experts

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I’ve sat on over 100 modular sofas – these are my top recommended styles and brands to buy from, including the one I bought for myself

After happily spending hours trying various sectional sofas across 33 different showrooms, these are the ones I was impressed with the most

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Ideal Home Living Room Award winners 2024 – celebrating the brands and products that get our seal of approval

Find out who the expert judges rated best in class for stylish and hardworking living spaces

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Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Sleep

A good night’s sleep is bliss – meet the designs our judges deemed the best for sweet dreams

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Why is motion isolation important when you shop for a mattress? We explain the benefits

Partner or pet always fidgeting beside you in bed? A mattress with good motion isolation could be the key to better sleep

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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?

Homes & Gardens

9 transitional style decorating rules – the ultimate checklist to channel the perfect old-meets-new look

Transitional-style spaces blend modern elegance with traditional charm. Here's your step-by-step guide to getting the look down at home

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Should you put a sofa in a kitchen? Experts explain whether it's a faux-pas or the cherry on top

Is this just a cosy seating arrangement that should be left to the living room?

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Outdoor dining ideas - 8 stylish ways to create a dreamy alfresco set-up

The garden is beckoning, and we'll soon be eating dinner alfresco - here's how to create an outdoor dining space you won't want to leave

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The ‘Urban Aunt’ interior trend is going viral — so what exactly is it?

What is the ‘Urban Aunt’ interior trend, and why is it predicted to be huge in 2024?

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Sofa colour trends 2025 – the 6 hottest shades to inject into your living room

From the bold to the cosy, these are the colours you’ll be covering your sofa with this year

Livingetc

So THIS is how you keep outdoor pillows looking fresh! The secret that will elevate your alfresco lounging

If you protect your outdoor pillows you'll give them a longer life and keep your backyard looking luxe - it just takes a tiny bit of extra care

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'Napping potential' is my top criteria for buying a couch – here's how to work out which is best for a comfortable snooze

How do you know if a couch will be good for napping on? Here's what the experts say, and 9 options that are perfect for a quick snooze

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Pool privacy ideas – 10 ways to create your own private paradise

Up the sense of exclusivity around your backyard pool with these stylish looks

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33 grey living room ideas – from the best shades for a small living space to how to make it work in a modern lounge

These are the best ways to incorporate this timeless, neutral shade in your living room

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