Living Room

Living room with a light-colored sofa, patterned rug, glass coffee table, and armchairs by large windows.
See How a Stager Used Subtle Tweaks to Enhance a Canadian Living Room
BEFORE & AFTER
It went from cluttered to chic.
Chelsea Greenwood
Aug 4, 2022
B&A: A $2,500 DIY Redo Turns a Dingy Basement into a Bright Yet Cozy Hangout
A painted fireplace, DIY slat wall, fresh paint, and a DIY ottoman really make this gathering space sing. Now, you can't even tell it's a basement.
Sarah Everett
Jul 22, 2022
See How a Home Stager Maximized the Views in This Brooklyn Condo
BEFORE & AFTER
She downplayed the flaws to play up the vista.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jul 20, 2022
My Favorite Paint Color is "Pretty Ugly," and I Think It Could Be Yours, Too
The name of this paint may be "Pretty Ugly," but it's anything but!
Melanie Whyte
Jul 19, 2022
B&A: A Dull Living Room Corner Becomes a Design Feature for Around $500
This homeowner has some great advice for styling shelves.
Sarah Everett
Jul 18, 2022
See How a Stager Infused Personality into a Dated Sitting Room
BEFORE & AFTER
This home in Tampa now brims with energy.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jul 17, 2022
B&A: A TV Wall Transformed in Less Than a Day Thanks to Paint Sample Pots
Because some functional essentials in your home are not so appealing to look at when not in use — like your television. 
Ariana LaBarrie
Jul 15, 2022
The Best Chaise Sectionals You Can Buy Right Now
Get ready to kick back in style.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Jul 14, 2022
B&A: Fireplace and Flooring Redos Made This Living Room Feel Bright and New
Kari Rezac and her boyfriend ditched the carpet and dated features and DIYed a fresh new space.
Ariana LaBarrie
Jul 12, 2022
This Living Room Staple Just Might Be Your Best Kitchen Storage Solution
If you like to see a versatile piece of furniture, then you'll really love this.
Savannah West
Jul 11, 2022
See How Smart Staging Saved a Historic San Diego Home from Being Torn Down
BEFORE & AFTER
The aging building felt dim and depressing.
Chelsea Greenwood
Jul 6, 2022
Before & After: A Ho-Hum Brick Fireplace Gets an English Cottage Makeover
Bye bye, brick, and hello, period appropriate stone!
Sarah Lyon
Jul 1, 2022
5 Under $50 Home Decor Products for Sprucing Up Your Living Room
You don't need brand new furniture to refresh your living room.
Caroline Mullen
Jun 26, 2022
6 Things You Don’t Need in Your Living Room
According to designers!
Caroline Mullen
Jun 18, 2022
This Arizona Home Has a Putting Green In the Living Room, Because Why Not?
The four-bed home is located in Phoenix.
Emma Kershaw
Jun 18, 2022
B&A: '70s-Era Living Room Cabinetry Gets a $1,200 Facelift Fit for 2022
The new built-ins are more functional — thanks to to-the-ceiling shelving — and more stylish, too.
Sarah Everett
Jun 16, 2022
B&A: Bookworms Will Love How Two Homeowners Maximized Every Inch of a Blank Wall
"One of my biggest pet peeves when it comes to interior design is not utilizing perfectly good space!" this DIYer says. This project leaves no usable inch untouched.
Sarah Everett
Jun 10, 2022
Why An Oversized Armchair Is The One Item All Small Space Dwellers Need
Kick back and relax with this space-efficient find.
Kelsey Mulvey
May 27, 2022
B&A: A Plain Attic Space Becomes a Cute and Cozy Lounge for Movie Nights
From the cushy seating to the warm color palette, every part of this new hangout spot is inviting.
Sarah Everett
May 19, 2022
B&A: A TV Wall Shakes Its "Just-Moved Emptiness" with a Small-Budget Redo
This TV wall goes from personality-less to charm central with just a few easy changes.
Megan Baker Detloff
May 16, 2022
See How a Stager Turned a Boston Living Room into “Zillow Clickbait” in 1 Week
She balanced history and modernity in this small space.
Chelsea Greenwood
May 15, 2022
These Are The 7 Most Popular Living Room Colors of 2022
News
According to over 60 interior design experts.
Inigo Del Castillo
May 9, 2022
What is a Pony Wall? Here's Why You Might Want One
This old-school architectural feature is ready for a comeback.
Marlen Komar
May 9, 2022
Try This Expert's Strategies to Make your Small Living Room Feel Larger
You can't move the walls, but you can make a room appear bigger.
Shelby Deering
May 7, 2022
B&A: A Southwestern-Style Living Room Redo Lovingly Restores a Cracked Fireplace
This little New Mexico home had "gorgeous, classic bones," its owner says.
Sarah Everett
May 2, 2022
See How a Stager Toned Down a Statement Wall in This Utah Living Room
BEFORE & AFTER
The space had competing focal points.
Chelsea Greenwood
May 2, 2022
B&A: A $10 Redo Turns a Gloomy Brick Fireplace into a Cheery Focal Point
Bookworms and plant parents alike will love this redo.
Sarah Everett
Apr 30, 2022
Before and After: New (& Old) Furniture Transforms a 1918 Farmhouse Living Room
The vintage touches make this living room feel timeless.
Sarah Everett
Apr 28, 2022
The Key to Camouflaging Your TV Is Probably Chilling In Your Linen Closet
TV can be an eyesore, but the big black box is no more!
Savannah West
Apr 24, 2022
10 Stylish Linen Sofas We Love, Starting at $300
Shopping
Including sectionals and sleepers!
Sarah M. Vazquez
Apr 12, 2022
5 Unexpected Living Room Colors You'll See Everywhere This Year
Designers share five surprising colors that you'll be seeing in living rooms in 2022.
Shelby Deering
Apr 12, 2022
B&A: This $2,300 Living Room Makeover Features a Gorgeous Brick Fireplace Redo
HOME PROJECTS
The homeowners kept their budget under $2,300 by selling their old furniture, sourcing budget-friendly new finds, and doing some of the work themselves.
Sarah Everett
Apr 11, 2022
This Designer Lighting Trend Is Finally Affordable
That lamp style you've been coveting can finally be yours!
Sarah Lyon
Apr 7, 2022
This Old-School Material Is Back, With a Striking, Contemporary Twist
Plaster furnishings and decorative objects are great because they add instant texture to any space while still appearing contemporary and minimal.
Sarah Lyon
Apr 6, 2022
A Brief History of the Living Room Sofa
Here’s how your favorite piece of furniture got so comfortable.
Marlen Komar
Apr 5, 2022
The Best Places to Shop for Mid-Century Modern Sofas, on Any Budget
Plus: Our favorite picks in a range of price points.
Julia O'Donnell
Apr 1, 2022
Before and After: A Shabby Living Room Gets an Old-Meets-New Makeover
This savvy DIYer used bright colors and cozy textures to bring life back to her living room.
Kelly Dawson
Mar 30, 2022
The Best Minimalist Sofas You Can Buy Right Now
Shopping
Get ready to revel in clean lines and neutral tones.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Mar 25, 2022
7 Budget-Friendly Ways to Welcome Spring into Your Living Room
From decorating with faux flowers to starting an indoor herb garden, you’ll want to incorporate these spring decor items ASAP.
Rose Morrison
Mar 20, 2022
B&A: This Fresh Living Room Redo Makes the Existing Sofa Look Brand New
You don't need all new furniture to get a new look.
Savannah West
Mar 18, 2022
9 Ridiculously Oversized Lamps and Pendants to Up the Drama in Your Living Room
If you have a sense of humor when it comes to decor, this might just be the trend for you.
Marlen Komar
Mar 16, 2022
See How a Stager Transformed a Bland Denver Family Room into a Trendy Hangout
She softened the space with curves.
Chelsea Greenwood
Mar 15, 2022
B&A: IKEA Hack Built-Ins Bring New Life to a Family Room for Just $800
IKEA GERSBY bookshelves become custom-looking shelving in this room-transforming, one-wall redo.
Sarah Everett
Mar 9, 2022
Before and After: HGTV’s “Rock the Block” Takes Identical Living Rooms from Bland Box to Stylish Spaces
In a recent episode of “Rock the Block,” the teams remodeled the entryway and living room areas of their respective houses.
Lillian Brown
Mar 8, 2022
See How a Home Stager Decorated 2 Identical Condos in Very Different Ways
BEFORE & AFTER
Peek inside these two NYC pads.
Chelsea Greenwood
Mar 6, 2022
B&A: A “Dark, Muddy, & Uninspiring” Living Room Is Now Filled with Vibrant Color
The new color combos in the "after" are bold and unexpected but well-reasoned and well-executed.
Sarah Everett
Mar 5, 2022
For Long-Term Savings When Decorating, Nothing Beats This Living Room Staple
The extra expense upfront will make your sofa last forever.
Laura Fenton
Mar 3, 2022
B&A: This Energizing Living Room Redo Features a Wall of IKEA-Hacked Built-Ins
The bold library wall is a bookworm's fantasy.
Savannah West
Feb 24, 2022
The 10 Best Under-$30 Macramé Finds from Etsy for Your Living Room and Beyond
STYLE
Step aside, cane, wicker, and rattan. There's a new woven material trending (again.)
Sarah Everett
Feb 23, 2022
5 Seriously Stylish West Elm Sofas Under $700
Including the uber-popular Oliver Sofa.
Allison Arnold
Feb 23, 2022
B&A: No-Demo Decorating Strategies Make This Living Room Feel Twice as Big
No walls were lost in this redo, but lots of light was gained.
Megan Baker Detloff
Feb 19, 2022
15 Decorating Risks You Should Be Taking in the Living Room and Beyond Right Now
New year, new you... new home!
Avery Matera
Feb 19, 2022
7 Under-$250 Cocktail Tables That'll Make Your Living Room More Functional
Starting at $89.99!
Sarah Lyon
Feb 16, 2022
B&A: A Dark Living Room's Bright Refresh Has a Sleek New Entertainment Setup
A cool new media console + room-brightening details = one gorgeous living room.
Sarah Everett
Feb 5, 2022
6 Easy, Budget-Friendly Ways to Refresh Your Living Room for 2022
According to a professional interior stylist!
Savannah West
Feb 3, 2022
Ruggable’s New Washable Rug Collection Is a Tribute to Keith Haring’s Iconic Artwork
Shopping
They're like art — for your floors.
Olivia Bowman
Jan 27, 2022
This '60s Living Room Staple Could Actually Be a Perfect New TV Stand
Retro vibes for the win!
Savannah West
Jan 21, 2022
6 Stylish Blanket Ladders to Elevate Your Living Room
Shopping
Decor *and* function.
Alyssa Longobucco
Jan 20, 2022
If You're Not Using a Headboard in Your Living Room, You Might Be Missing Out
Up the comfort factor of your low-slung sofa with this DIY idea.
Danielle Blundell
Jan 12, 2022
If You're Short on Space for Your TV, You Might Want to Try This Hack
Turns out, you don't have to mount your TV to save some floor space!
Savannah West
Jan 7, 2022
Drew Barrymore’s Living Room Is Covered In Floor-to-Ceiling Bookshelves
It basically doubles as a library.
Emma Kershaw
Jan 6, 2022
This Silhouette Is Coming for Your Living Room — Are You Ready?
It's probably not what you're thinking, but you're going to love it.
Sarah Lyon
Jan 5, 2022
Taylor Hill’s Pink Couch Adds a Pop of Color to Her Rustic Living Room
The rustic retreat is what dreams are made of.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 28, 2021
The Editor-Loved Sofa Brand We’re so Glad We Discovered in 2021
You've got to see these gorgeous picks.
Britt Franklin
Dec 22, 2021
Erin and Ben Napier’s Cozy Living Room Is the Epitome of “Merry and Bright”
Get ready to take notes on how to enhance coziness in your own home.
Alexandra Frost
Dec 15, 2021
Zooey Deschanel’s White Living Room Has the Warmest Pops of Color
Get a glimpse of her inviting living space.
Emma Kershaw
Dec 15, 2021
This Black-Owned Company Creates Candles That Smell as Good as the Luxury Brands without the Hefty Price Tag
These scents are to die for.
Arricca SanSone
Dec 9, 2021
I Skipped the One Piece of Living Room Furniture You’d Never Think to Live Without
As a photographer/filmmaker/enthusiastic home cook/tea-loving, infrared sauna-owning, pole-dancing bicyclist, I have to be mindful about making my space functional while trying to avoid clutter — and still ensuring that it feels and looks nice.
Melanie Rieders
Dec 8, 2021
See How the Living Room of a Small Hawaiian Airbnb Went from Drab to Fab
With a few small tweaks.
Chelsea Greenwood
Dec 5, 2021
Jennifer Hudson Has Columns In Her Living Room, and They’re Giving Major Regal Vibes
She showed off her grand living room in an Instagram video posted on Thanksgiving.
Emma Kershaw
Nov 28, 2021
Before and After: HGTV’s “Call the Closer” Brought Swanky, Hotel Chic Vibes Into This Bare Living Room
The ultimate escape right at home.
Nicoletta Richardson
Nov 23, 2021
Mid-Century Fans Will Love Julianne Moore’s Living Room
Her impressive collection of modernist furniture and decor makes her space look like a curated showroom.
Olivia Harvey
Nov 19, 2021