Decorating
Should rugs be bigger or smaller than the sofa?
In most living rooms, a rug that is slightly larger than the sofa looks better and ties the…
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What is the easiest way to make a small room feel taller?
One of the simplest tricks is to draw the eye upward using vertical elements. Light-coloured walls and ceilings…
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How many main light sources should a living room have?
A good living room usually has at least three layers of light: You don’t need all of them…
Decorating
How do you decide where to place a TV in the living room?
Think about viewing comfort, glare and traffic flow. Ideally, the TV should face the main seating area so…
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What is the first item you should buy when setting up a bedroom?
Start with the bed and mattress. Everything else in a bedroom – side tables, lamps, rugs, decor –…