TIPS 33# Mix It Up

Throw caution to the wind and mix in a bunch of different patterns for a lively look. Pick complimentary colors to guide you when shopping

TIPS 32# Extended Seating

The right furniture layout, with a quirky accessory added here and there, can broaden a living room to accommodate large groups and big parties.

TIPS 31# Ladylike Charm

Soft, muted colors and sinuous curtains infuse a living room with a little feminine grace.

 

TIPS 30# Easy Elegance

Keep a formal living room from getting too fussy by mixing dramatic accents like these floor to ceiling drapes with everyday classics, like a pair of neutral slipper chairs.

TIPS 29# Sea of Space

Make your living room a welcome respite for a gang of friends with ample seating and a circular coffee table that’s easy to navigate.

TIPS 28# Small-Space Solution

The trick to turning a small-space into an elegant living area is to use appropriately sized furniture. A sectional sofa might seem too big for a petite area but in fact it’s the perfect size and helps define the space. (Using small furniture in a tight space only exacerbates a compact feeling.)

TIPS 27# Feeling the Blues

A palette of navy blues makes this room feel instantly inviting and cozy. It’s a durable color for big pieces of furniture, like this plush sectional, since it masks everyday dirt.

TIPS 26# Natural Elements

A mix of polished and unfinished wood pieces, and a neutral shade on the wall, can make a room feel chic and not campy.

TIPS 25# Polished Pairs

Ah, the power of two: A pair of identical console tables flank the fireplace and two different, but similarly-colored, sofas face each other for a pulled-together look.

TIPS 24# Load on Layers

Stimulate the senses with plenty of textures, including a scratchy jute rug underfoot, a tweedy wallpaper, and a luxurious cashmere throw on the sofa.