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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26 white living room ideas to suit all styles
Whether you are a minimalist lover or obsessed with country style, these white living room ideas are sure to inspire...
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How to clean a rug – give cotton, wool, jute and shag pile rugs some TLC at home
How to clean a rug like an expert. Wash yours by hand and remove stains at home using vinegar, baking soda and more
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How to clean hardwood floors – the best ways to deep clean and protect yours
This is how to clean hardwood floors safely using Bona and more great products. Make them shine, remove stains and preserve their life, plus, why vinegar is not a wise natural option...
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20 living room ideas on a budget to update your space for less
Looking for living room ideas on a budget? Take a look at our surprisingly affordable, unbelievably stylish ideas
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How to clean curtains – wash dirty drapes in situ with a steam cleaner or by hand
How to clean curtains successfully without taking them down, whether you have a steam cleaner or not
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Cleaning leather: 5 steps to treat your couch, chairs and car seats naturally
Remove stains from a leather couch or freshen up your car seats – cleaning leather is made easy with natural products like vinegar, oil and even baby soap...
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10 living room rug ideas to switch up your space instantly
Never underestimate the power of a rug. These living room rug ideas prove just how much space-changing they can be
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How to choose a sofa bed
Need a sofa that doubles as sleep space for overnighters? Here’s how to buy a stylish sofa bed that provides comfort in both its roles
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How to get paint out of carpet – acrylic, gloss, emulsion – dried up or not
Here's how to get paint out of carpet whether you've been using acrylic, oil or gloss, and whether it's dried up or not...
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How to get slime out of carpet – 4 simple steps with or without vinegar
Did slime time get out of hand? Here's how to get slime out of carpet in 4 simple steps – even if it's dried and even if you don't have vinegar
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11 blue and grey living room ideas to bring this dreamy combo into your home
Let these blue and grey living room ideas inspire you to give this power couple of colors a go
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How to clean oriental rugs at home – use vinegar to tackle stains, the fringe and more
A quick guide to cleaning oriental rugs at home. Freshen up your Persian rug, lift stains and brush out the fringe for pristine results
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11 blue living room ideas to show to how to work with this on trend hue
From midnight blues to barely there teals, heres how you can pull of this stylish color in your home
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16 black living room ideas to tempt you over to the dark side
Always dreamed of a black living room? We say go for it, and use these ideas to inspire you...
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10 living room TV ideas to cleverly disguise your tech
How to disguise your TV so you can still binge-watch Netflix but it doesn't interrupt your aesthetic
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5 interior designers share their favorite living room finishing touches
Want to update your living room quickly and cheaply? Here's how to do it according to our fave interior designers
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How to get red wine out of carpet – treat stains fast with salt, club soda and more
This is how to get red wine out of carpet fast using salt, soda water, baking soda and more life (carpet) saving ingredients to keep stains at bay
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How to mix antiques into your decor – 5 simple ways to create a unique look
From grandmillennial and maximalism to cottagecore and 70s boho, here's how to bring the most on trend looks into your home...
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9 times the IKEA MALM series was used to perfection
Put your own stamp on this IKEA classic with these inspiring ideas...
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This genius TikTok trick will make your living room feel bigger with a dining table
An interior designer and architect shares how to make a small living room feel bigger with this simple swap on TikTok
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See how one mum transformed a playroom for just £45 with paint samples and masking tape
A talented mum gave her playroom a bright and bold revamp using paint samples and masking tape, and the result really lifts the spirits
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This new IKEA mirror that’s bang on-trend for 2021... and it's super cheap !
Looking for a lockdown treat? Ikea’s new HINDÅS mirror won’t break the bank, but will give you home an on-trend lift
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This new B&Q furniture range has us wanting to redecorate in lockdown
5 things we love from the new B&Q furniture range – don't miss out!
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What's new at Ikea? Here's what we are buying for a 2021 home refresh
These are the new pieces at Ikea that you NEED for this new year!
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15+ interior design trends for 2021 you need to know about
We've rounded up our fave 2021 interior design trends that you can bring into your home right now...
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Interior design ideas: 24 trends to bring into your home
Here is our roundup of interior design ideas that will last way past 2020
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Neon lights are back for 2021! Here are our top picks...
Pinterest says neon lights are in, so neon lights are in! And we really aren't mad about it
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5 new styles we are stealing from the John Lewis 2021 look book
Want some uplifting new trends and ideas? Well we just got the new John Lewis lookbook and it's full of them...
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The Pantone 2021 Color of the Year is here!
Expect to start seeing this uplifting and complementary combination everywhere in design, fashion, and more