Martha Stewart on MSN

9 outdated living room trends designers say it's time to leave behind

Your living room deserves a more modern look.
Hunker on MSN

No paint needed — there's a smarter way to update the look of a dated living room

Put that can of paint down! This stylish alternative doesn't involve any mess, and adds a delicate, floaty touch that ...

The Top Living Room Paint Trends for 2026, According to Designers

From vintage pinks and jewel tones to calming whites and limewash finishes, discover the living room paint trends designers ...

7 designer tricks to make a small living room feel twice as big

From smart furniture choices to light-reflecting paint, these cosy designer ideas help small living rooms feel bigger, ...
The New York Times

The Living Room Should Be for Living

Designers show us how to turn what used to be the most formal area of a home into an inviting, multipurpose space. By Tim McKeough The living room used to be considered a formal entertaining space — a ...
House & Garden

Does your living room need a revamp? This is how you can tell – and what to do next

The beauty of a living room is that its name is a direct reflection of what you'll be doing in it. A functional, ...
Architectural Digest

11 Living Room Design Ideas Designers Swear By

You’re in need of some living room design ideas but hiring an interior designer or contractor to revamp the space sounds daunting (and expensive)? Before you resign to spending yet another evening in ...
Apartment Therapy on MSN

This Brilliant Storage Ottoman Finally Solved My Living Room's Clutter Problem (and It's on Sale!)

It's the perfect solution to clutter.

I Put a Toast Rack in My Living Room, and It Was So Clever

Typically used to display toast upright (a fancy little touch on the breakfast table), I never would have considered it for ...