Living Room

Cozy living room with bookshelves, plants, a gray sofa, wooden floors, and a vintage "Ralph's Ice Cream" sign.
I Can't Believe How Chic This Versatile Seating Find Is
The quality is so good.
Nikol Slatinska
Mar 6, 2025
The “Triangle Rule” Is the Simple Decor Trick You Should Try ASAP
NEWS
It adds so much visual interest.
Olivia Harvey
Mar 1, 2025
A $600 One-Wall Makeover (Plus Thrift Finds!) Make This Living Room Much Cozier
“The fireplace wall was very empty” before, the homeowner says.
Tamieka Welsh
Mar 1, 2025
This Living Room Hack Will Make Your Saggy Sofas Good as New (It's Under $50)
NEWS
This is one of the most ingenious hacks ever!
Olivia Harvey
Feb 24, 2025
12 Editor-Tested Sofas to Snag on Sale This Presidents’ Day (We Swear by Them!)
We rounded up editor-approved picks for every style, all at rock-bottom prices!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Feb 13, 2025
Here’s How I Transformed My NYC Living Room from “Sad Shoebox to Sophisticated”
And five other ideas making the rounds in the design world and on social media.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 8, 2025
A Blank Living Room’s Cozy Makeover Has the Coolest DIY Shelving
Plus peel-and-stick wallpaper!
Sarah Everett
Feb 7, 2025
7 Ways to Fix a "Cold and Uninviting" Living Room, According to Designers
It’s easier than you think.
Nina Derwin
Feb 6, 2025
The 3 All-Time Worst Living-Room Paint Colors, According to Designers
Certain shades really can bring a space down, so they’re best to avoid.
Sarah Lyon
Feb 4, 2025
This Plain White Staircase’s Makeover Defies "Comfort Zone Colors"
The staircase is now a talking point.
Sarah Everett
Feb 3, 2025
This Vintage-Inspired Home Collab Will Transform a Drab Living Room
It's perfect for laying the groundwork in a room — and layering.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 27, 2025
I Tried the FAST Method, and It Transformed My Living Room
Bring balance to a space with this handy formula for decorating.
Daniela Araya
Jan 24, 2025
The Best Modular Sofas Under $1,000
Shopping
Find an arrangement that works for you without breaking the bank.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 23, 2025
7 Designer-Approved Living Room Upgrades for Your Rental Right Now
New year, new living room!
Sarah Lyon
Jan 15, 2025
The Rise and Fall of the Once-Beloved Sunken Living Room
For a while, it was all the rage to step down into your living space — until, all of a sudden, it wasn't.
Nancy Mitchell
Jan 13, 2025
5 Things All Trendy Living Rooms Will Have in 2025, According to Designers
Make your living room the best spot in the house.
Kelly Dawson
Jan 12, 2025
A $124 DIY Dining Nook Adds Color — and Storage — to This Kitchen
The DIYer and her family spend a lot of time in the kitchen, so they needed ample seating.
Sarah Everett
Jan 5, 2025
This Storage-Filled Living Room Staple Looks 5x the Price (It’s Only $168!)
You’ll never guess where it’s from, either.
Blair Donovan
Jan 3, 2025
The "Awesome" $20 Cleaning Tool That'll Solve Your Hair Everywhere Problem
Shopping
It's sure to become your new favorite cleaning tool.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jan 1, 2025
Leopard Print and Pink Transform a “Starter-Pack, White Wall” Living Room
Although the homeowner had to compromise on carpet, she was able to completely disguise it with maximalist style.
Sarah Everett
Dec 31, 2024
A “Builder Beige” Living Room Gets a Much More Interesting Color Story
It’s renter-friendly!
Abby Monteil
Dec 29, 2024
4 Layouts Where Open-Concept Living Rooms Actually Work
These helpful tips will make a big difference.
Kelly Dawson
Dec 27, 2024
4 Living Room Trends You May Regret, According to Designers
Pretty, sure, but they sure aren’t always practical ... and they can be pricey!
Angela Tafoya
Dec 26, 2024
This Colorful New IKEA Find Is So Perfect for Small Living Rooms
You have to see this color, too.
Olivia Harvey
Dec 24, 2024
I've Collected Vinyl Records My Entire Life — This Is How I Store Them
It's 46% off!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Dec 23, 2024
This Is the (Unexpected!) Living Room Layout Designers Love for 2025
It’s perfect for spaces big and small.
Blair Donovan
Dec 19, 2024
9 Amazing Living Room Transformations I Saw in 2024 That I'll Never Get Over 
Hint: IKEA hacks galore!
Sarah Everett
Dec 9, 2024
A $350 Fireplace Project Transforms This Living Room into a Chic Parisian Salon
The IKEA hack really elevates it.
Abby Monteil
Nov 27, 2024
Designers Say All Trendy Living Rooms Will Have These Things in 2025
Living rooms are evolving, and I’m here for it.
Angela Tafoya
Nov 26, 2024
An “Everything Gray” Living Room’s Makeover Adds Rainbow and Retro Vibes
The living room got its groove back.
Sarah Everett
Nov 25, 2024
The “So Cute” $40 Find That Instantly Doubled My Storage Space (It's So Unique!)
Over 1,000 were bought last month!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Nov 20, 2024
See How We Turned Our "Eyesore" Fireplace Into a Holiday Dreamscape
It looks even better with stockings!
Beverly Schwenning
Nov 20, 2024
Rental-Friendly Finds Transform This 700-Square-Foot NYC Living Room
“If you’ve lived in an apartment for over two or three years, I always say change something so it feels fresh,” this renter says.
Sarah Everett
Nov 17, 2024
I Tried West Elm’s Free Planning Tool for My Living Room (It Saves So Much Time!)
And you don’t have to shop all West Elm either!
Lilian Tanner
Nov 13, 2024
A Barely Used Dining Room Transforms into the Coziest New Living Room
It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.
Sarah Everett
Oct 31, 2024
This White-Walled Living Room Gets an Unexpected, Elegant Makeover
I love the bold patterns!
Sarah Everett
Oct 24, 2024
This Super-Comfy Sectional Actually Makes My Small Apartment Feel So Much Bigger (And It’s on Sale!)
It's my dream couch (and it's on sale now)!
Ian Burke
Oct 18, 2024
I Tested 13 Different Modular Sofas, and This One Is the Best for Every Home
It has so many different configurations!
Nikol Slatinska
Oct 16, 2024
This Customizable Console Table Is on My Holiday Wishlist
It makes a big impact with a small footprint.
Nina Derwin
Oct 14, 2024
8 Living Room Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
See what’s new but likely not forever!
Sarah Lyon
Oct 11, 2024
See How a Gorgeous Paint Treatment Totally Transforms This Living Room
The crown molding is perfection!
Chloe Konrad
Sep 30, 2024
This “Just Starting Out” Apartment Living Room Gets a Sophisticated Transformation
The entire space is texture-filled!
Sarah Everett
Sep 26, 2024
This Space-Saving Sleeper Sofa Has a Built-In Side Table (Perfect for Tiny Living Rooms!)
You'll never want to get up from it!
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 25, 2024
This Colorful IKEA WFH Must-Have Is So Practical, You'll Want One for Every Room
It may or may not boost your productivity, too.
Blair Donovan
Sep 23, 2024
This Chic Wayfair Rug Solved One of My Tiny Apartment's Biggest Problems
It's under $150!
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 20, 2024
The “Fabulous” $33 Storage Pouf Shoppers Are Buying Four of at a Time
It's going to become your next MVP.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 19, 2024
We Tested 19 Pottery Barn Sofas, and This Is the Best for Small Spaces
It’s highly customizable, too.
Nikol Slatinska
Sep 19, 2024
This Unexpected Trick Will Make Your Small Living Room Look Bigger
It involves sizing up just one item.
Nomita Vaish-Taylor
Sep 16, 2024
This Is the Living Room Trend That's Perfect for Small Spaces
It’s perfect for changing up your layout.
Samantha Benoit
Sep 14, 2024
This Sofa Accessory Makes It So Easy to Add an Accent Color
I can’t believe no one thought of this before.
Amrita Thakkar
Sep 11, 2024
B&A: A Post-College Apartment's $1200 Redo Is Renter-Friendly Chic
HOME PROJECTS
Turns out, tuning your living room into a cozy oasis doesn't require any paint.
Sarah Everett
Aug 30, 2023
The Unexpected Storage Piece You Should Consider for Your Living Room
Plus, how to style it.
Isis Briones
Sep 8, 2024
I Wish I Found These “Gorgeous” Living Room Chairs Sooner
They look way more expensive than they are, and they're great quality.
Sarah Lyon
Sep 5, 2024
B&A: Brick and Stone from 1793 Look New Again in This Living Room Redo
Home Projects
This historic living room redo shows off the room’s best features.
Sarah Everett
Aug 22, 2023
10 Stylish Walmart Sectional Sofas Perfect for Cozying Up Your Living Space
Starting at just $290!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 4, 2024
An NYC Living Room Adds a Playroom Without Sacrificing Style (and Everything Else)
My goal was to turn the cluttered room into a spacious, manageable, and intentional space for the entire family.
Jenny Davis
Sep 2, 2024
I Can't Stop Thinking About This Gorgeous, Cozy Reading Chair
Design Ideas
It can double as an accent piece!
Nina Derwin
Sep 2, 2024
This Mid-Century-Modern-Inspired Furniture Is the Only Kind I Buy (I Have 2 Sofas!)
It’s the best addition to my living room.
Jamie Birdwell-Branson
Aug 28, 2024
5 Living Room Trends That Are Going to Rule the Rest of 2024
Sometimes trendy can be better than timeless.
Kelsey Mulvey
Aug 24, 2024
B&A: Custom Built-Ins Totally Transform This Writer’s Living Room
Style
It draws inspiration from the 5S organizing method.
Abigail J. Fallon
Aug 14, 2023
See How a Stager Embraced ‘80s Wallpaper Borders in an Outdated Living Room
Real Estate
Many would have immediately reached for the white paint.
Heather Bien
Aug 14, 2023
This $11 IKEA Hack Might Be the New Blanket Ladder (It’s So Stylish!)
Will this be the latest trend?
Amrita Thakkar
Aug 22, 2024
B&A: A Lifeless Living Room Gets a DIY Fireplace Focal Point
Home Projects
Plus color and pattern galore!
Chloe Konrad
Aug 11, 2023
B&A: This Rental Kitchen Redo Features Clever DIYs for Tiny Spaces
HOME PROJECTS
This renter made big use of her small square footage.
Chloe Konrad
Aug 12, 2023
This Cozy Burrow Sofa Finally Solved the Tricky Layout Problem in My Living Room
Shopping
It’s the perfect combo of form and function.
Jada Wong
Aug 20, 2024
You’ll Want to Grab This 2-in-1 Urban Outfitters Living Room Find ASAP
It’s so smart for small spaces.
Blair Donovan
Aug 19, 2024
TikTok Is Obsessed with This "Gorgeous" AllModern Sleeper Sofa
Your pets will love it, too.
Nikol Slatinska
Aug 19, 2024
B&A: An 1890s Victorian Living Room Gets a Bold-Yet-Respectful Redo
Home Projects
“Be very gentle with old homes,” this designer says. But that doesn’t mean you can’t go bold with paint!
Sarah Everett
Aug 7, 2023
6 Overlooked Living Room Layout Ideas You'll Love, According to Designers
Get more out of your square footage with these tips.
Sarah Lyon
Aug 16, 2024
I Just Found the Goldilocks of Pet-Friendly Sofas (Every Seat Reclines!)
As I’m sure many of you can relate to, 2020 was not a stellar year for my family. However, there was one major bright spot: We welcomed our pandemic pup, Marty the Malchi (a Maltese Chihuahua mix), home. Any dog owner can attest to the fact that bringing a pup into the fold does so much good for your household. The only downside is that if you don’t already have pet-friendly furniture, that fact will become abundantly clear very quickly.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 13, 2024
This $1,500 Living Room Makeover Includes the Coziest DIY Fireplace
The living room was missing something crucial.
Emma Kershaw
Aug 12, 2024
See How I Transformed My Mouse Hole-Ridden Kitchen & Living Room
I’d call my aesthetic “art gallery in the woods.”
Melanie Gnau
Aug 7, 2024