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How to Mix an Art TV With Real Art on a Gallery Wall — It Only Takes a Few Simple Steps, According to an Interior Stylist
Bring art to your home through sleek and seamless tech, and here's how
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I Asked Interior Designers How to Layer Fabrics to Make My Living Room Cozier for Autumn — These Are the Tricks They Lean on Most
From choosing a color palette to mixing different patterns, designers share all you need to know about layering fabrics this cozy season
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Forget Everything You've Been Told About Traditional Living Room Layouts, and Try This 'Unconventional' Set Up Instead
A spatial planner explains how to perfect this retro-inspired seating arrangement for a living room that oozes main-character energy
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4 Wall and Sofa Color Combinations That Are a Shortcut for Designing a Really Expensive-Looking Living Room
Luxury isn't limited to a crisp combination of beiges — let these dramatic pairings be the ultimate guide to a more luxe interior
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How to Design a 'Conversation Room' — The Space Everyone in Design Is Talking About
Not quite a living room and far more than just a nook, the conversation room is enjoying a moment in the spotlight — here’s how to create one yourself
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Avoiding the Void — How to Work Around the 'Dead Space' in the Middle of a Large Living Room
Does that barren spot in the middle of your living room throw your whole design off-balance? Here are seven ways to fill the gap for a more harmonious home
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If You Don't Know the '18-Inch Seating Rule', It's What Could Be Making Your Living Room Feel Cramped, Unwelcoming, and Uncomfortable
Size matters when it comes to setting up your living space, and this simple trick promotes both comfort and conversation
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Wait, How Am I Only Just Learning About the 'Four-Inch Seating Rule' for Living Rooms? Expert's Say It's Key to Fostering Calm and Conversation
A sofa expert explains how the four-inch seating rule for sofas can help curate living spaces that feel calmer and more comfortable
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9 Green and Gray Living Rooms That Feel Modern and Mesmerizing, and Far From 'Millennial'
A favorite color combination among interior designers, green and gray living rooms can be cozy, cool, and full of character
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11 Outdoor Living Room Ideas That Blur the Line Between Inside and Out
There are so many ways to curate an outdoor living area that begs you to come and sit for a while... but these are the designer's favorites
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10 Biophilic Living Room Ideas That Look and Feel Good — "They Inherently Make Us Feel Grounded"
A biophilic designer shares how to tap into the natural world when designing a living space that's the perfect retreat
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12 Colorful Living Room Ideas That Still Feel Elevated and Curated, Not Chaotic
Colorful doesn't have to mean scream-in-your-face — it can still (and arguably should) feel calming, curated, and considered. Here's how to do it
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5 Things You Should Definitely Thrift For Your Living Room Styling
It can be overwhelming to know what to look for when thrifting homewares, so I asked experts for the best things to source for your living space
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10 Pink and Green Living Room Ideas That'll Make You Think Again About This Color Combination
This iconic pairing can be as sophisticated as it is playful — here’s how the experts create contemporary pink and green living rooms
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10 Gray and Yellow Living Room Ideas That Beautifully Balance These Contrasting Colors
Gain fresh inspiration for decorating with gray and yellow in a living room — from wall colors to furniture ideas, and more
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Should a Living Room Be Painted Dark or Light? We Asked Design Experts to Settle The Age-Old Debate
The color of your living room can completely shift the mood of your entire home, so the question remains: should you go light or dark...?
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5 Decor Items You Need to Remove From Your Living Room — Designers Say They're Dating Your Space
There are certain objects that might be seriously letting your living room down. Here's what designers say to remove, and what to replace them with
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Okay, These TV Wall Ideas Might Be the Best Inspiration to Stop Your Screen Becoming an Imposing Black Box
I've found 10 of the very best ideas for TV walls if you're looking for creative interior design
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I Keep Seeing TVs *Behind* Sofas in Two Couch Living Rooms — But Does This Emerging Layout Really Make Sense?
People no longer want the television to be the focal point of their living spaces, but is banishing it to the back wall ever a good idea?
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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
