Living Room
Our living room ideas will help you to create a space you can't wait to return to at the end of a long day. Whether you’ve just moved in and need our expertise on living room design, if you're looking to bring a small living room to life, or to create the modern living room space you've always dreamt of, we can help. Perfecting living room layouts and enhancing your lounge space is our thing. And, when you want to make that grey living room, white lounge or even green living room space happen, we have galleries aplenty to inspire your look. From experimenting with our clever living room paint ideas to nailing your living room storage to create a calm and cohesive space, make Real Homes your starting point and whether you're looking for living room ideas on a budget or can afford to splash out on the best sofa and more, we can help you reach the result you'd hoped for.
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Grey living room ideas: 26 gorgeous ways to use this super stylish colour
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Living room storage ideas: 12 neat ways to stay clutter-free
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Living room paint ideas: 18 beautiful colour schemes to try
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Living room design: expert advice to create the ideal space for you
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Best sofa beds: 12 comfortable sofa beds for extra bedroom
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Living room layout ideas: 7 ways to make the most of your space
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How to whitewash a fireplace - a simple update with major impact
Give your fireplace a glow up with a whitewash treatment. Here's how to do it.
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The best vinyl flooring – luxury vinyl plank vs tile and sheet options
Choosing the best vinyl flooring depends on the room you're working with. These are the design, cost and installation differences between LVP, LVT and classic vinyl sheet flooring.
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The best laminate flooring – durable, beautiful options for the home
Finding the best laminate flooring for the kitchen, bathroom or another area in your home is easily done. With more durable, water-resistant and budget-friendly types available.
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11 types of flooring materials to consider for your home – the pros and cons
The different types of flooring available for kitchens, bathrooms, bedrooms or living room spaces. From hardwood, stone and tile, to vinyl, carpet and more.
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Before and after: a useless corner transformed into a fun kids play house
This is proof you don't need a separate room for your kids to play
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14 sliding door ideas – exterior glass doors for patios and clever indoor designs
The best sliding door ideas will perfectly connect a patio or extension. While interior barn-style doors and more clever designs can conceal closets or divide rooms naturally.
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9 types of windows to know about – the best options for your home
Single-hung vs. casement, bay windows and more – these are the most common types of windows to know about so that you can make the best choice for your home.
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25 feature wall ideas: how to create an accent wall, with paint or not
Add a focal point to your living room, bedroom, hallway or other space with these feature wall ideas. Use paint, wallpaper or what you already have to make a statement.
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15 wallpaper ideas for living rooms – elevate your interior design instantly
The best living room wallpaper ideas will enhance space and elevate your surroundings for the perfect makeover. Here's how to get the look right.
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32 wallpaper ideas – beautiful designs for every room
The most trending wallpaper ideas 2021 are beautifully printed and easy on the budget. Upgrade your living room, kitchen, hallway, the kids room and more.
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DIY fireplace: how to transform your hearth using just paint
This Instagrammer's DIY fireplace upgrade is the perfect autumnal weekend project...
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23 shelving ideas – for wonderful looking walls you can DIY
The best shelving ideas will add heaps of personality to your space. Decorate the bedroom, lounge, kitchen or garage with DIY shelf looks...
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How to fix a hole in the wall – a DIY for drywall, plaster, concrete and more
How to fix a hole in the wall, step-by-step. An easy task that's cost-effective if you DIY.
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The benefits of houseplants – 8 feel-good ways plants help your health
Enjoy the many benefits of houseplants. Air-purifying, anxiety-soothing, mood boosting and more positive vibes.
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12 easy house plants: low-maintenance, forgiving and wonderfully indestructible
Tough as nails, you'd be hard pressed to kill these easy house plants. With little to no care needed, these are the best low-maintenance and most forgiving house plants.
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How to make a terrarium at home – 10 steps using succulents, moss and more
How to make a terrarium is simple whether using succulents, ferns and moss, charcoal or not. Learn how to create this homemade ecosystem successfully.
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11 pet-friendly house plants – keep cats and dogs safe with non-toxic indoor plants
Pet-friendly house plants can be beautiful, air purifying and simple to take care of. Keep prying paws and gnawing jaws safe with these non-toxic indoor plants for cats and dogs alike.
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17 indoor gardening ideas – how to start herbs, vegetables and more plants inside
Indoor gardening is an art. Use our guide to start growing herbs, vegetables and other plants at home using hydroponics or just a little DIY expertise.
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How to choose furniture for a small living room
Need some help picking the right furniture for a small living room? From how to choose a sofa, to picking the perfect storage, we have you covered.
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Roost episode 2: Watch our show for patio ideas, decorating with grey and hallway flooring ideas
Roost episode 2 is ready for your viewing pleasure and it's jam-packed full of inspiration. Plus, you could win a Security bundle from Yale.
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Pandemic spending for the home has soared – and we're paying the most for this room
Recent research reveal pandemic spending trends in the home – here's what most of us are buying
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How to polish and remove scratches from glass with toothpaste, baking soda and more
You can remove scratches from glass using toothpaste, baking soda and even nail polish. Clean up glass dining tables, shower doors, reading glasses and more with our guide
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Roost Episode 4: Watch for living room flooring ideas and WIN a Swyft sofa
Get ready for Roost episode 4, which has the lowdown on living room flooring, outdoor kitchen inspiration and the best green color pairings. Plus, enter our competition to win a Swyft two-seater sofa.
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Where to spend and where to save when planning a living room according to designers
We've asked the experts what's worth splurging on and where you can be saving money when designing your living room
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5 ways sage green paint can give your home a spring update
Sage green paint is EVERYWHERE at the moment, so here are a few ways to work that on-trend colour into your space
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How to decorate a living room – 10 expert tips for creating the perfect space
Not sure where to start when it comes to living room decor? Let our beginner's guide to how to decorate a living room get you started with expert tips and inspiring ideas.
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This natural light hack will make your home brighter this spring, according to an interiors expert
Make the most of the brighter, longer days with this simple trick
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15 small apartment living room ideas that prove tiny can still be trendy
These small apartment living room ideas are sure to inspire a makeover, no matter the size of space you are working with
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13 farmhouse living room ideas you can recreate in your home
These farmhouse living room ideas are sure to inspire a makeover no matter where you live
