TIPS 23# Warm and Inviting

Nothing says, “curl up and stay awhile” like an extra-deep, sink-into-me sofa and a plush ottoman to rest your feet.

TIPS 22# Bursts of Cheer

Maxi floral prints and super-sized stripes are whimsical touches that give this living room an affable appearance.

TIPS 21# Viewing Area

The eternal question: What to do with the TV? If space allows, try placing your television in a corner so the flow of the room is uninterrupted (but where you can still enjoy Downton Abbeycomfortably from the sofa).

TIPS 20# Office Space

Create a petite home office in your living room that’s big on style: Instead of a traditional desk chair (that would look out of place) appoint a living room chair that looks good facing the desk or the rest of the space.

TIPS 19# Accent Wall

Swathe one wall in a cheery wallpaper to warm your space. Choose a print that picks up other colors in the room.

TIPS 18# Eclectic Appeal

Two Moroccan poufs set on the floor give a wanderlust feel to this traditional living room and provide extra casual seating for guests.

TIPS 17# Playing Together

Spike the interest level in a neutral room with a few splatters of pattern. The bold designs on these throw pillows might be overwhelming in a larger scale, but in a petite form they add a casual chic vibe.

TIPS 16# Cabin Chic

A rustic retreat gets a pop with slipper chairs covered in a tribal ikat. It gives the outdoorsy cabin a feminine spin.

TIPS 15# Plus Size Arranging

An extra-large sofa can mean plenty of room to stretch out, but it can also engulf a room. The trick is to anchor an oversized piece of furniture against a wall and use other voluminous accessories (a jumbo print or a king-sized ottoman) for balance.

TIPS 14# Formal Arrangement

Designed for entertaining and little tête-à-têtes, this formal living room’s oval furniture arrangement keeps the focus inwards.