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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

Ideal Home · Aug 30, 2025

Livingetc Style Awards 2025 — Outdoor Living

Livingetc · Jul 29, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Jul 29, 2025

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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

Ideal Home · Jun 3, 2025

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?

Ideal Home · Mar 11, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Feb 1, 2025

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'

Ideal Home · Jan 12, 2025

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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

Ideal Home · Jan 11, 2025

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

Ideal Home · Dec 26, 2024

How to master the art of sofa scaling – 4 tricks design experts use to choose the right size sofa for a living room

Ideal Home · Dec 12, 2024

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

Ideal Home · Nov 14, 2024

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

Ideal Home · Sep 26, 2024

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

Ideal Home · Aug 1, 2024

Livingetc Style Awards 2024 Winners: Sleep

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

Livingetc · Jul 23, 2024

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Ideal Home · Jul 23, 2024

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

Ideal Home · Jul 23, 2024

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 · Jun 21, 2024

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

Ideal Home · May 27, 2024

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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Ideal Home · May 4, 2024

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

Tom’s Guide · Feb 2, 2024

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?

Ideal Home · Jan 11, 2024

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 · Jun 19, 2023

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

Livingetc · May 15, 2023

'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

Homes & Gardens · Apr 1, 2023

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

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

Ideal Home · Mar 24, 2022

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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