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How high should you hang art above furniture? The magic number designers use for gauging picture perfect walls

This is the ideal height to hang art above your furniture, and the different factors that will affect it

Livingetc · May 2, 2023

Should a sofa face the door? Experts decide the perfect couch placement for a room you'll want to relax in

Where should your couch go? Should a sofa face the door? Design experts explain the secrets to rooms that are perfect for relaxing in

Livingetc · Apr 24, 2023

5 rug colors to avoid – the hues designers think you should veer away from on floors, plus how to make them work

Experts reveal the rug colors to avoid and the tricks they use for choosing the most flattering hues

Livingetc · Apr 19, 2023

How to Make Your House Smell Good — 7 Simple Tricks That Will Always Impress Guests

Goodbye bad odors and hello to luscious fresh scents. The way your home smells ultimately sets the tone, so be sure to follow these rules if you want to create a beautiful smelling space

Livingetc · Mar 17, 2023

Built-In Outdoor Grill Ideas — 15 Ways to Make the Outdoors the Ultimate Hangout This Summer

From sleek stone counters to full outdoor kitchens, these built-in grill setups bring serious flavor and function to the open-air summer lifestyle

Livingetc · Mar 16, 2023

How to Arrange Throw Pillows on a Couch — 5 Simple Sofa Set-Ups an Interior Stylist Always Falls Back on

The combination of throw pillows you choose, and how you style them, can make or break your sofa. But there are some easy routes to choose, no matter your interior tastes

Livingetc · Mar 11, 2023

12 Patio Shade Ideas That Create a Retreat From the Midday Sun and Make Outdoor Living More Comfortable

We love a bit of sunshine, but as they say, you can have too much of a good thing — that's where creating shade for your patio comes in

Livingetc · Feb 27, 2023

20 Christmas table decor ideas to elevate your holiday dining

Give your dining room the festive decoration it deserves with these stylish ideas

Homes & Gardens · Dec 1, 2022

How Can I Fit a Christmas Tree in a Small Living Room? 10 Clever Ways the Experts Tackle Petite Festive Spaces

The simple but genius ways to make a Christmas tree fit, no matter the size of the space you're dealing with

Livingetc · Nov 27, 2022

How Can I Make My House Look Christmassy? 11 Ways to Add Festive Cheer

This is the way design experts bring seasonal flair to their homes at this time of year

Livingetc · Nov 17, 2022