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Outdoor living trends for entertaining and relaxing in style

Time to step outside and chill out in the sunshine, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Interior experts warn these 5 mistakes can make your sofa look cheap – this is how to avoid and reverse them

This is what could be making your sofa look cheap without you even realising

Ideal Home

The striped vase trend will instantly elevate any room scheme, and these high-street brands are leading the charge

Get on board with the striped vase trend...

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Interior Design Trends 2025 – 7 key looks for spring, to give your decor a seasonal refresh

From elegant neutrals to uplifting brights, welcome the new season with our round-up of the key trends for your home

Woman & Home

How to refresh a neglected bedroom and make it blissful

Blending serenity with function adds flair and form, says Sam Wylie-Harris.

The Independent UK

Keke Palmer's earthy living room sofa taps into the 'pistachio green' trend taking over in 2025 – it brings contemporary sophistication to any room

A green velvet sofa brings stylish warmth to Keke Palmer's living room, the color is on trend and easy to style in any home with neutral accents

Homes & Gardens

These are the 3 living room colours that are going out of style in 2025 — and the new shades replacing them

Don't redecorate your living room without checking what colours we're saying goodbye to this year

Ideal Home

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2025's biggest armchair trends: from modern organic shapes to traditional high-back designs

Looking to breathe new life into your living room? This year's armchair trends are just thing for the job

Woman & Home

The 2-2-1 styling rule is a fool-proof way to make your sofa look professionally styled – interior pros say it’s ‘easy to follow and hard to get wrong’

Is this sofa styling rule the best way to position your cushions? It's certainly the easiest

Ideal Home

A patterned sofa can instantly elevate your space, but interiors experts warn this new trend will age quickly unless you follow one simple rule

Give your patterned sofa a timeless, not trendy, appeal

Ideal Home

Derek Hough and Hayley Erbert's Christmas tree celebrates the biggest trend of the season – the high gloss look will appear across homes this year

Bright, striking metallics uplift Derek Hough and Hayley Ebert's Christmas tree – experts say it's right on trend for 2025, and it's clear why

Homes & Gardens

Reese Witherspoon's Christmas tree is simple but full of personality – she decorates classically with character, and it's replicable from $8

The actress's Christmas decorations don't sacrifice individuality for minimalism, celebrating the holiday in a traditional yet personal manner

Homes & Gardens

Michelle Pfeiffer's minimalist 'no ornament' Christmas tree transcends trends – her unconventional style is versatile enough to last all year round

The actress's Christmas tree features beautiful lights with no ornaments – it's beautiful, warming, and cozy beyond the season

Homes & Gardens

Drew Barrymore's trick for adding metallics to her kitchen is a masterclass in understated luxury – and it's easy to recreate for only $13

A touch of brass goes a long way to elevate a kitchen – and the actress adds it with an exceptionally affordable and simple method

Homes & Gardens

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Julianne Hough's living room is a masterclass in decorating with this rich, versatile hue – it's trending for 2025

The color topping every trend report makes a stunning appearance in the actress's living room - she expertly styles the shade with texture and depth

Homes & Gardens

Kate Hudson's stunning patio embodies the 'outdoor living room' trend that will dominate for summer 2024

The actress's back patio captures the cozy warmth of the indoors, outside – experts explain why this look is growing in popularity

Ideal Home

How to update a living room without buying anything new - free ways to give your space a new look

Refresh your living room and give your space a new lease of life - without spending a penny

Ideal Home

Where to spend and save on a living room to get the most out of your budget

These expert tips will ensure you allocate your living room budget wisely

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Design experts reveal the one place you should never put a sofa in a living room

Working out where to put a sofa in a living room? Experts reveal why you shouldn't put it in front of a sofa

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Sofa ideas for small living rooms – 17 stylish ways that ensure everybody has a seat in a tiny lounge

These are the sofa styles that will fit right into your compact lounge without making it look cramped

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