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• 5 Things to Add to Your Living Room That Will Make It Feel Less 'Boring' Sometimes a living room needs one piece that interrupts the rhythm in the right way, through pattern, color, shape, material, or something completely unexpected By Miaad Latoof Published 4 June 26
• 3 Things to Change Today That Will Make a Living Room Feel 'Summer-Ready' — And the Pieces That Make Them Work Summer styling isn't necessarily about changing everything. Sometimes it is simply about lightening the flow, softening the glow, or choosing pieces that make the room feel easier to live in By Miaad Latoof Published 28 May 26
• What Color to Paint Your Living Room, According to Color Psychology — Whether You Want a Place to Unwind, or a Cheerful, Energizing Space An expert guide to how color psychology affects the feeling of your living room, for a hue that sets the tone for your space By Karen Haller Published 5 May 26
• M&S's Burl Nesting Coffee Tables Look So Design-y — But Its Price Tag Would Suggest Otherwise Made popular in the 1920s with the Art Deco style, burl furniture is back, but it looks lighter and more modern, with curvy silhouettes By Emma Breislin Published 26 April 26
• I Love the Trend for Tiling Coffee Tables, but Probably Wouldn't DIY One Myself — This Designer-Look Style Does the Hard Work for You Plus, the durable, design-forward finish works both indoors and out By Ella Kipling Published 14 April 26
• 4 Styling Tricks That Instantly Elevate Any Living Room — The Difference Between Flat and Thoughtfully Designed Spaces Steal a stylist’s four go-to tricks for a living room that feels elevated, effortless, and properly put together. By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 23 March 26
• A Client Just Asked Me for an Industrial Style Living Room — Here's Some of the Decor I Recommended for This Underrated Style Choice From raw textures to sculptural metals — these are the industrial living room decor pieces I recommend when a space needs a little more edge and architectural character. By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 15 March 26
• How to Style the 'Traditional' Trend for Your Living Room — 24 Pieces That Feel Classy and Classic A stylist’s guide to mixing traditional pieces into eclectic interiors for a living room that feels layered rather than dated By Miaad Latoof Published 11 March 26
• 3 Outdated Living Room Colors That Feel a Bit 'Meh' in 2026 — And What Designers Say You Should Use Instead It's important to consider the purpose of this space, and for that, some once-loved colors like energetic greens and cool neutrals don't work By Emily Moorman Published 11 March 26
• It's the Best Way to Dress Up a Living Room With a Boring Sofa — These Patterned Ottomans Bring Confidence, Color, and Creativity If you're looking for a piece to elevate your living room from drab to fabulous, then you may just be missing a bit of fabric and a fashionable print By Olivia Wolfe Published 9 March 26
• I Used the Japanese Art of "Danshari" to Declutter My Living Room — Here's Why It Works So Well, and How You Can Use It to Transform Your Space, too If you're looking to reshape your relationship with what you own instead of simply clearing out clutter, this Japanese decluttering technique should be on your radar By Lilith Hudson Published 7 March 26
• How to Bring the Elegance of Japanese Style to Your Living Room — 24 Pieces Picked by a Stylist In a world that constantly asks us to add more, Japanese interiors offer a quieter proposition By Miaad Latoof Published 2 March 26
• Bohemian Style Often Gets Misunderstood — A Stylist's Take on 24 Living Room Pieces That Show How Good It Can Be An edit of easy, expressive pieces that bring personality to a living room without tipping into clutter By Miaad Latoof Published 25 February 26
• For Living Rooms That Feel Like a Year Round Holiday, This Is How I’d Style One With Mediterranean Decor in 2026 A stylist’s guide to Mediterranean living room decor, where sun-washed textures, earthy tones, and relaxed elegance turn everyday spaces into something that feels like a permanent summer escape. By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 24 February 26
• Finally — I've Found a 'Triple Threat' Coffee Table That Could Also Be a Comfortable Footstool, All While Storing My Extra Throws and Blankets Did I mention this small space-saviour also oozes with mid-century style? By Ella Kipling Published 21 February 26
• This Clever Coffee Table Secretly Conceals Two Stools — It's My Biggest and Best Small Space Secret All the extra seating you need is hiding in plain sight in this design by Castlery By Olivia Wolfe Published 20 February 26
• Wabi Sabi Might Be the Most Elevated Style for a Living Room — These 24 Pieces of Decor Prove Imperfection Is the New Luxury I’ve always been drawn to Japanese philosophy — and in interiors, Wabi-Sabi is where that emotional depth, and raw texture finally make sense for how we want to live now By Miaad Latoof Published 18 February 26
• 5 Things Interior Designers Say Cozy Living Rooms Always Have In Them — And It's Not Just Shag Rugs and Fireplaces Turn up the heat in the heart of your home — no fireplace necessary By Lucy Lindfield Published 18 February 26
• Why Hollywood Regency Glamour Is a Stylist's Go-to Style for Confident Living Rooms High shine, soft seating, and a little drama — a stylist's take on Hollywood Regency living rooms By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 17 February 26
• Designers Say These Decor Mistakes Are Making Your Living Room Feel 'Cold' — Here's What to Change for a Warm and Welcoming Space Ever wondered why your living room feels cold? From angular sofa styles to color schemes that feel washed out, these are the things to switch up By Emily Moorman Published 11 February 26
• When a Living Room Feels Cold, This Is Where I Start — 24 Modern Rustic Pieces to Bring Warmth Through Honest Materials A stylist’s perspective on how tactile layers and grounded finishes can soften a cold living room without committing to a full rustic look By Miaad Latoof Published 9 February 26
• 6 Living Room Trends for 2026 That Are Cozy but Smart, Leaning Into Tradition Yet Design-Forward — It's All About Balance From seating styles to the materials to know, these are the six trends shaping the way we kick back and relax in 2026 By Rory Robertson Published 9 February 26
• Go On, Test Yourself — 7 Iconic Coffee Tables Every Design Buff *Should* Know by Heart No sign of the Noguchi — these are iconic coffee tables that designers always choose, that have flown under the radar for a little too long By Pip Rich Published 7 February 26
• 5 Ways to Tweak Your Living Room Lighting to Make It Feel Warmer — Expert Advice for a Space That's Both Snug and Elevated A good lighting scheme is the key to a cozy and warm living room, and the experts share exactly how to do it By Maya Glantz Published 5 February 26
• 4 Dated Living Room Layouts That Simply Don't Work Anymore in 2026, According to Designers Our living rooms are a place of conversation, rest, and movement, and a modern layout should help to promote this By Olivia Wolfe Published 2 February 26
• I Leaned Into the “Grandma’s House” Look for My Farmhouse Living Room —and I’m Not Going Back From floral prints to classic patterns and comforting textures, this is how to bring that familiar, collected farmhouse feeling into your space By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 27 January 26
• I Style Homes for a Living — These 24 Maximalist Decor Pieces Will Make a Living Room Sing Without Overwhelming Your Space A stylist’s take on how to embrace color, character, and a little bit of chaos — done right By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 20 January 26
• 24 Pieces of Curated Contemporary Living Room Decor Shaping a More Expressive Way to Live A stylist-led edit exploring how curve, color, and sculptural form are bringing energy and movement into contemporary living rooms By Miaad Latoof Published 17 January 26
• 24 Stylist-Approved Pieces of Modern Farmhouse Living Room Decor That Prove This Style Is Actually More Aesthetic Than You'd Think A modern, stylist-led take on farmhouse living room decor — why the look still works, what defines it today, and the pieces I consistently come back to when I want a space to feel warm, lived-in, and pulled together. By Iokasti Sotirakopoulou Published 11 January 26