Category: living room
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Small living room lighting ideas that have a big impact
Choosing the right lighting for a small living room is key to making the most of those compact proportions, turning them into an asset rather than a limitation. Clever lighting sets the tone and defines the atmosphere in your home, all while ensuring a small living room feels thoughtful and considered. At one end of…
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Oak beam fireplace ideas: stylish designs for every home
Few will deny there’s a certain charm to oak beam fireplaces. Part practical, part decorative, the beam anchors the room in a way that feels both comforting and characterful. It doesn’t matter if you opt for the rustic heft of reclaimed timber or the pared-back simplicity of a slim, modern finish – these classic fireplace…
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Before & After Living Room With Mid-Century Modern Fireplace
A mid-century modern living room remodel in Central Park South adds a desk niche, fireplace, and a Carrara focal point Homeowners: Geoffrey, an architect, and Alicia, who works in operations at a FinTech startup, posted their modern living room remodel on Sweeten Where: Manhattan on Central Park South Primary renovation: An updated living room creates…
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Log burner hearth ideas to suit every style and space
The glow of a log burner is irresistible as the evenings turn colder, but it’s the hearth that truly anchors the space. More than a safety feature, it acts as the canvas that frames your fire – which is why it pays to get your log burner hearth ideas spot on. The beauty of a…
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TV above fireplace ideas to inspire your space
Mounting a TV above a fireplace has become a go-to feature in living room design, and it’s easy to see why. It brings two focal points together, frees up floor space and gives the room a cleaner, more intentional feel. That said, it’s not always as simple as hanging the screen and hoping for the…
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How to master living room mood lighting according to experts
Getting living room mood lighting right can feel like a balancing act. Go too bright and the space feels stark, but leave it too dim and it quickly tips into gloomy rather than cosy. The trick is to find a lighting design that adapts to how you actually use the room. Mood lighting is all…
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Revealing My Brother’s Ultra Cozy Family Room (And The Most Comfortable Green Sectional)
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REVEAL DAYS ARE MY FAVORITE DAYS. While the magazine (Better Homes and Gardens) is about to hit newsstands (revealing four of my favorite rooms in my brother’s house that you haven’t seen yet), this room wasn’t done in time to shoot, so I get to actually reveal it earlier (and hopefully get you excited for…
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A Cozy Traditional Living Room With A Fireplace
Close your eyes and picture the coziest, most welcoming living room you can imagine. There’s a soft glow, a comfortable seating area, and of course, a traditional fireplace with a crackling fire – the perfect focal point of your living room. That cozy picture is exactly what I wanted to create in our own traditional…
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A Cozy Traditional Living Room With A Fireplace
Close your eyes and picture the coziest, most welcoming living room you can imagine. There’s a soft glow, a comfortable seating area, and of course, a traditional fireplace with a crackling fire – the perfect focal point of your living room. That cozy picture is exactly what I wanted to create in our own traditional…
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Living room ideas for terraced houses
If you live in a terraced house, you’re probably aware that terraced living rooms come with their own set of quirks – such as long, narrow footprints or limited natural light. But with a little design know-how, it’s possible to turn even the smallest of lounges into a space that punches well above its weight.…