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These are the 3 places you should never hang a mirror – ‘You could end up making the room feel busier rather than bigger’

Avoid highlighting the wrong areas of your home with these pro tips

Ideal Home · Aug 26

Tassels and fringe are the vintage-coded home decor trend making a comeback – these are my 20 top picks to shop now and bring the look into your home

This trend keeps popping up in the coolest homes – it adds character and movement into any space

Ideal Home · Aug 18

Kaley Cuoco’s Vibrant Velvet Sofa is Topping 2027 Living Room Trends – Signaling the Rise of Warm Maximalism

Designed by Jeff Andrews, this sculptural sofa blends high-impact maximalism with practicality for the ultimate living room layout

Homes & Gardens · Aug 18

'It really does make sense' – the timeless interior rule experts always recommend for styling a rug and sofa in a living room

This is how to position your sofa and rug to anchor your living room's seating area

Ideal Home · Oct 20, 2025

‘It has that chameleon-like ability’ – every expert I asked agrees this is one of the best rug colours for a living room

A beige rug might just be what your living room needs – experts reveal how to make it work in your lounge

Ideal Home · Sep 5, 2025

This retro furniture trend is taking over the high street – and I’m seeing it in every stylish person’s home too

High street homeware collections for the next season have dropped – and chrome furniture is everywhere!

Ideal Home · Aug 9, 2025

Blue is one of the UK’s most popular living room colours – this is how to elevate your lounge with the timeless hue

These are the 19 ways to incorporate blue into your living space and take advantage of the colour's soothing effects

Ideal Home · Aug 7, 2025

Forget French girl chic! I predict the ‘Portuguese girl aesthetic’ is how the most stylish people will be decorating their homes this year

This playful, maximalist and imperfection-loving style is the way to bring personality and fun into your home

Ideal Home · Jul 8, 2025

Banisters? Balustrades? Railings? Yes, Stairs Are Confusing — This Is Your Guide to Understanding What's What

The experts explain the differences between all the options, so you can make sure you're taking the right steps for your home.

Livingetc · Jun 11, 2025

3 colours to avoid when painting window frames – experts say they might draw the eye, but not in a good way

These are the colours to avoid if you want to transform your window frames from drab to dazzling

Ideal Home · May 13, 2025