Living Rooms160 Stories

Looking for a comfy place to watch TV or flop after Christmas lunch? A recliner's hard to beat – here's what to look for

Tempted to choose dark tones for your living area? Try these nine ways to work navy blue walls into your scheme

Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...

The right lighting can make your living room – and everyone who steps inside it – look great, this expert reveals

Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...

This homeowner wanted a vibrant, unfussy area that incorporated modern and retro. Drink in the incredibly plush result

Curtains and an interplay between dark and light surfaces see this room go from intimate and moody to sunny and bright

Our coffee-break escape offers you five minutes' worth of images to inspire and delight. Jump right in...

Come on, baby, light my fire. These living areas will have you warming up your living room just in time for winter

A long, shared dining and living area showcases how to blend and define spaces

From vast, engulfing two-storey bookshelves to tiny treasure troves of cherished titles, we bring you 30 home libraries