Living Room Ideas

The living room is where a home does most of its work: it is where you relax, host friends, watch films and, in many homes, work from the sofa. That makes it the hardest room to get right and the most rewarding when it works. This section brings together practical living room ideas for real homes: how to arrange furniture so people can talk and move around easily, how big the sofa, coffee table and rug should be for your space, and how to layer lamps, overhead light and daylight so the room feels warm in the evening. You will also find guides on decorating on a budget, making a small living room feel larger, and mixing styles without ending up with a room that looks like a catalogue. Each guide uses real measurements and clear examples, and links to our free calculators so you can check the numbers for your own room before you buy anything.

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