Living Room Decorating

From statement pieces to space-savvy wonders.

These spaces show you can have the best of both worlds.

And nothing comes close to this price point!

It seems like everyone is looking for a house with “character” these days, but character alone isn’t enough to make a home truly stylish. A clear design vision, careful curation, and sound spatial planning are also essential when updating a historic home for the modern era. When designer Kara Hobbs‘ clients asked her to help update their 1970s home, she was up to the challenge — especially when it came to rethinking the living room.

Consider yourself warned.

The charm is all in the details.

The end result is SO cozy.

The result feels so fairy princess.

They have some of the most beautiful upholstery options we’ve seen.

No gatekeeping here — these are all basically free ways to transform your space.

Save this if you’re living for the “laid-back” look.

Decorating disasters waiting to happen.

Plus, I’m sharing actual blueprints that instantly improve flow.

These ideas just might spark your next makeover.

When I first moved into my Brooklyn apartment about two years ago now, I was thrilled to finally have more space — until I actually got my furniture in there and realized it looked like dollhouse decor. With much higher ceilings, about 10 times the wall space, and a whole extra room to fill, everything from my East Village studio looked downright silly in my Brooklyn one-bedroom.

New paint and old furniture makes a perfect spot for the whole family.

Your guests won't want to leave.

It’s sturdy, chic, and might solve all your storage problems.

The English roll arm sofa might just be the accent your living room is missing.

Your wallet will be thrilled.

We love the Porcini Taupe color.

You’d genuinely never guess this piece came from IKEA.

The “before” felt static and cold — the “after” is pure warmth.

Here’s everything you need to know about the DTC brand.

Don’t hate us for #3.

All of these brilliant spaces are straight from our house tour archive.

You won’t even know it’s there.

Small-space dwellers should avoid these at *all* costs.

Just ask our editors.

Great buys for every budget.

It’s so versatile.

Don’t worry — it’s still modern.

It’s the New Year’s miracle we all need.

These ideas just might spark your next makeover.

Plus, several other winning picks for a stylish and serene living space.

The secret to why interiors across the pond are always cozier.

Mixing and matching is easier than you might think.

I’d swipe right on this couch.

It's a cut above the rest.

It's small-space-friendly, too.

Once you know it, you won't be able to unsee it in beautiful rooms!

They’re luxe and ready for lounging.

I can’t believe I didn’t think of it myself.

It’s time to move on.

You may not even need to buy anything.

It will save you space and money.

Even the best of intentions can backfire when decorating.

The more hand-drawn it looks, the better!