Decorating tools and materials
I Asked Designers About the Worst Living Room Color, and They Both Said This
Consider yourself warned.
May 16, 2025
The 8 Best Wayfair Sleeper Sofas, Starting at $300
The perfect small-space guest solution.
May 15, 2025
An 1850s Living Room’s Makeover Is “Giving Major Bridgerton Vibes”
The living room is this family of eight’s favorite spot to hang out.
May 11, 2025
This Hack Helped Me Fake Living Room Built-Ins and Saved Me Thousands
Dark wood furniture gets a new lease on life.
May 5, 2025
The 7 Things Small-Space Dwellers Should Avoid Putting in Living Rooms
Get rid of these things, and your room will be all the better for it.
May 3, 2025
9 Smart Solutions for Reducing Echo in Your Living Room and Beyond
With a little thought and careful use of the following solutions, you can tame the distracting sounds in your home and create a more peaceful space without the echoing.
Apr 25, 2025
These Are the Furniture Pieces West Elm Insiders Personally Swear By
See the items they own and love.
Apr 23, 2025
A Living Room Makeover Helps a 520-Square-Foot Apartment Feel Much Larger
It’s stylish and space-savvy.
Apr 14, 2025
5 Basically Free Ways to Refresh a Living Room, According to Designers
They're easy to implement and easy on the wallet.
Apr 14, 2025
7 IKEA BILLY Bookcases Transform This Living Room Corner into a Bookworm’s Fantasy
There’s another jaw-dropping DIY project in the corner, too.
Apr 13, 2025
The Modular, Insta-Famous Sectional That Can Shockingly Withstand My Cat’s Constant Scratching
Modular, customizable, and affordable.
Apr 12, 2025
A Builder-Grade White Living Room Gets Its Historic Charm (and Coziness) Back
This homeowner’s painting advice is “to be chaotic.” Find out why.
Apr 9, 2025
We Tested (and Rated!) All the Accent Chairs at Interior Define
They’re highly customizable.
Apr 8, 2025
Here’s What to Do if You Bought an Uncomfortable Sofa
It happens, and here's how to fix it.
Apr 2, 2025
This Stylish New IKEA Bookshelf Looks Like Custom Built-Ins for Just $160
You’d genuinely never guess this piece came from IKEA.
Mar 29, 2025
I’ve Never Seen a Cuter, Comfier, Small-Space Sofa Solution than This
It’s modular and modern.
Mar 27, 2025
IKEA’s Best-Selling Bookcase Now Comes in a Fresh, New Color
You won’t even recognize it!
Mar 27, 2025
I Can't Believe How Chic This Versatile Seating Find Is
The quality is so good.
Mar 6, 2025
This New IKEA Storage Staple Belongs in Your Living Room ASAP
It’s sturdy, chic, and might solve all your storage problems.
Mar 6, 2025
The “Triangle Rule” Is the Simple Decor Trick You Should Try ASAP
NEWS
It adds so much visual interest.
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.
Mar 1, 2025
A Stuck-in-1962 Living Room Transforms into a Stunning Space, Thanks to a Fireplace Makeover
The fireplace is now a focal point, not an eyesore.
Feb 26, 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!
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!
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.
Feb 8, 2025
A Blank Living Room’s Cozy Makeover Has the Coolest DIY Shelving
Plus peel-and-stick wallpaper!
Feb 7, 2025
7 Ways to Fix a "Cold and Uninviting" Living Room, According to Designers
It’s easier than you think.
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.
Feb 4, 2025
This Plain White Staircase’s Makeover Defies "Comfort Zone Colors"
The staircase is now a talking point.
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.
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.
Jan 24, 2025
The Best Modular Sofas Under $1,000
Shopping
Find an arrangement that works for you without breaking the bank.
Jan 23, 2025
7 Designer-Approved Living Room Upgrades for Your Rental Right Now
New year, new living room!
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Jan 1, 2025
Walmart's "Perfect" Space-Saving Sectional from Drew Barrymore Is on Major Sale
We love the Porcini Taupe color.
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.
Dec 31, 2024
4 Layouts Where Open-Concept Living Rooms Actually Work
These helpful tips will make a big difference.
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!
Dec 26, 2024
This Colorful New IKEA Find Is So Perfect for Small Living Rooms
You have to see this color, too.
Dec 24, 2024
This Is the (Unexpected!) Living Room Layout Designers Love for 2025
It’s perfect for spaces big and small.
Dec 19, 2024
A $350 Fireplace Project Transforms This Living Room into a Chic Parisian Salon
The IKEA hack really elevates it.
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.
Nov 26, 2024
An “Everything Gray” Living Room’s Makeover Adds Rainbow and Retro Vibes
The living room got its groove back.
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!
Nov 20, 2024
See How We Turned Our "Eyesore" Fireplace Into a Holiday Dreamscape
It looks even better with stockings!
Nov 20, 2024
This 2000s Living Room Transforms for Under $2,000 (It’s “De-Modernized!”)
The DIY coffee table saved tons of money.
Nov 18, 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.
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!
Nov 13, 2024
A Barely Used Dining Room Transforms into the Coziest New Living Room
It’s a comfy, colorful, casual space.
Oct 31, 2024
This White-Walled Living Room Gets an Unexpected, Elegant Makeover
I love the bold patterns!
Oct 24, 2024
I Tested 13 Different Modular Sofas, and This One Is the Best for Every Home
It has so many different configurations!
Oct 16, 2024
This Customizable Console Table Is on My Holiday Wishlist
It makes a big impact with a small footprint.
Oct 14, 2024
8 Living Room Trends You’ll Regret in 5 Years, According to Designers
See what’s new but likely not forever!
Oct 11, 2024
A Fireplace Makeover Completely Transforms This “Dated” Living Room
The DIY shelves are so good.
Oct 1, 2024
See How a Gorgeous Paint Treatment Totally Transforms This Living Room
The crown molding is perfection!
Sep 30, 2024
This “Just Starting Out” Apartment Living Room Gets a Sophisticated Transformation
The entire space is texture-filled!
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!
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.
Sep 23, 2024
The “Fabulous” $33 Storage Pouf Shoppers Are Buying Four of at a Time
It's going to become your next MVP.
Sep 19, 2024
We Tested 19 Pottery Barn Sofas, and This Is the Best for Small Spaces
It’s highly customizable, too.
Sep 19, 2024