Living Room

Dimensions to Follow: Proper Furniture Spacing Basics
Have you ever been in a home that just feels right? One where chairs pull out easily from the dining table and conversation can be made without shouting across the living room? Well there are reasons for that, and they probably have a lot to do with the spacing and placement of furniture. Following a few simple guidelines on furniture placement will make a world of difference in the functionality of your home’s layout.
Leah Moss
Oct 6, 2022
We’re Calling It: Pachira Aquatica Is the Easiest Indoor Tree
If you’re exploring indoor trees for your home but aren’t sure where to begin, trust us when we say that the Pachira Aquatica is the tree you want. It is virtually kill-proof, relatively tidy, and grows as large (or as small) as you want. They are also pretty much immune to the most common cause of black thumbs: over-watering (hey, we’ve all been there).
Angie Cho
Oct 6, 2022
B&A: A Plain Fireplace's Renter-Friendly Redo Only Cost $57
HOME PROJECTS
Here's an easy project renters and non-renters can do to spruce up a fireplace for fall.
Sarah Everett
Oct 4, 2022
B&A: A Useless Entryway Spot Gets a Practical, Storage-Packed Redo for $300
HOME PROJECTS
"I love the classic look and the added closed storage," this DIYer says of her innovative railing swap.
Sarah Everett
Oct 2, 2022
B&A: A to-the-Ceiling Fireplace Redo Brings the Drama to a Very '90s Living Room
HOME PROJECTS
The "after" is a little airy, a little rustic, and very striking.
Sarah Everett
Sep 29, 2022
Here's Why You Should Put a Mini Cake Stand in Your Living Room
It looks so luxe and everyone asks me about it.
Alyse Whitney 수지
Sep 28, 2022
See How a Stager’s Small Tweaks Made a Big Difference in This Tiny Poland Condo
The budget was about as small as the unit.
Chelsea Greenwood
Sep 21, 2022
11 of the Coziest Living Room Ideas to Steal from IKEA
We all want our living rooms to reflect the very best version of ourselves, but we also want them to be a haven to relax in at the end of the day. These rooms do just that.
Karen Marsala
Sep 19, 2022
5 Stylish, Teeny Tiny Ways to Transform Your Living Room (Under $50!)
From small-space-friendly lighting to luxe-looking throw pillows.
Blair Donovan
Sep 16, 2022
The Best Modern Camelback Sofas You Can Buy Right Now
Add a little spice to your layout today.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Sep 16, 2022
Before and After: HGTV’s “Love It or List It” Star Is Her Own Client
Hilary Farr has to decide whether she loves it or lists it.
Lillian Brown
Sep 14, 2022
B&A: This On-Trend DIY Accent Wall with Secret Storage Came Together in 3 Days
HOME PROJECTS
This is a trick you can steal for your own mural painting projects.
Sarah Everett
Sep 12, 2022
This Useful but Trendy Item Might Be Just What Your Living Room Is Missing
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For less than $150, too!
Marlen Komar
Sep 12, 2022
How to Plump Up an Old, Saggy Sofa for Around $40
Get more mileage out of your well-loved basics.
Ashley Poskin
Sep 9, 2022
This Unexpected Piece of Furniture Is the Key to Creating Two Living Room Zones
It's all about seating!
Savannah West
Sep 8, 2022
8 Subtle Tweaks that'll Transform Your Living Room into a Whole New Space
Small changes — big impact!
Sarah Lyon
Sep 7, 2022
The 2 Reasons a Real Estate Agent Says You Should Get Rid of Your Coffee Table
Coffee tables aren’t popular in all countries and cultures.
Chantel Wakefield
Sep 6, 2022
B&A: A Blank Basement Becomes a Hangout-Ready, Hollywood-Inspired Movie Room
HOME PROJECTS
Why go out when you can get a cozy theater experience at home?
Sarah Everett
Sep 3, 2022
These Are Hands-Down Best Chairs for Small-Space Living Rooms, and Here's Why
These chairs deserve a seat on your shopping list.
Hannah Baker
Aug 23, 2022
This Trend Has Gone from Nautical to Mod
These rope pieces are the accents you didn't know your home needed.
Laura Fenton
Aug 19, 2022
Believe it or Not, Your Curtains Don't Always Have to Match
You don't have to be a maximalist to steal this idea.
Chelsea Angelos
Aug 18, 2022
Here's Why You Should Consider a Bookcase in This Unexpected Living Room Spot
Bookcases aren't just for flanking fireplaces.
Chelsea Angelos
Aug 17, 2022
B&A: DIY Built-Ins and Dramatic Paint Transform This Family's Reading Room
HOME PROJECTS
"The only thing we would do differently is doing it earlier," these homeowners say of their DIY project. "It has really made the space feel purposeful."
Sarah Everett
Aug 14, 2022
The Best Coffee Tables for Any Style
Because a coffee table can be a statement piece after all.
Sarah M. Vazquez
Aug 12, 2022
6 Ways to Get More Out of Your Living Room Layout, Small or Large
According to designers!
Shelby Deering
Aug 9, 2022
Before and After: A Closed-Off Living Room Gets an Airy, Open New Look
HOME PROJECTS
With some budget-friendly, big-impact solutions!
Sarah Everett
Aug 5, 2022
5 Ways to Decorate Your Living Room if You Have Kids and Pets
Style
It pretty much comes down to getting washable everything.
Cori Sears
Aug 5, 2022
These Curbside Finds Could Become Your Next In-Home Bar
Seriously? Talk about turning trash into treasure.
Savannah West
Aug 4, 2022
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
Why An Oversized Armchair Is The One Item All Small Space Dwellers Need
Kick back and relax with this space-efficient find.
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
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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
This Designer Lighting Trend Is Finally Affordable
That lamp style you've been coveting can finally be yours!
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.
Apr 6, 2022
A Brief History of the Living Room Sofa
Here’s how your favorite piece of furniture got so comfortable.
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.
Apr 1, 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
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.
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
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