Living Room

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

My All-Time Favorite Living Room Sofa Now Can Transform into a Bed

Small-space-friendly at its finest!

Danielle Blundell

Aug 6, 2024

This Studio Apartment Gets Luxe Library Vibes Thanks to a $320 Project

“The day I toured the place, I made a mental note that this little alcove would be perfect for built-in shelves to showcase my book collection, and the rest is history!” the renter says.

Abby Monteil

Aug 4, 2024

A "Dingy" Living Room Gets a Cottagecore Makeover with a Stunning Fireplace

It looks so much brighter.

Sarah Everett

Jul 26, 2024

I Can’t Stop Thinking About This Living Room’s Bold Blue Bookshelves

They’re a book lover’s dream!

Megan Baker Detloff

Jul 26, 2024

Don’t Make These Mistakes When Arranging Your Living Room

Have you ever felt that a room was just "off" somehow, but you just couldn't place what it was?