For years, I thought open floor plans were tacky, messy, and impersonal. I always preferred well-defined, traditional spaces.

Interior designer reveals why a specific type of furniture has become the darling of architects and decorators — and how it ...

Defined by minimalist design and natural materials, the Japandi style makes for a calming living room setting, as exemplified in our lookbook of 10 elegant living rooms that adopt the style.

An interior designer critiqued my neutral living room. Her tips showed me easy tricks to make a space cozy and stylish. By Cheyenne Elwell ...

Courtesy of Brianna Untener The designer said I should keep my wall color the same My entire apartment is just 649 square feet, with an open-space concept between the kitchen and living room.

The footage shows a living room setting with two arched minimalist alcove spaces along a wall, decorated with just a couple of lamps. "This is beautiful, chic and unique," the designer says.

Of all the corners of his home, Hicks’s tonal, gallery-style living room is particularly special. ‘It’s elegant and immersive, with an undercurrent of quiet glamour,” he says.

I'm an interior designer, and this is a common mistake that makes your living room look cheap By SOPHIE HINES FOR YOU MAGAZINE Published: 05:32 EDT, 22 May 2025 | Updated: 05:33 EDT, 22 May 2025 ...

"In small living rooms especially, you need to maximise natural light wherever possible," the interior designer tells us. "Lighter roman blinds (but coloured ones are more fun) can let more ...