Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

Samantha Hunter is a professional copy editor who has worked with Ms. Magazine, Spin and VH1. She has also written for MarthaStewart.com, Essence.com, Esquire.com, GoodHousekeeping.com, RealSimple.com ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although open floor plans may be giving way to "broken-concept" layouts, many people—design pros and ...

Your living room should tell a story in 2025—here's how to do it. Interior Design by Storie Collective, Photography by Stacy Zarin Goldberg The living room is the heart of the home. It’s the place ...

We asked interior designers to share which living-room trends missed the mark this year. Decorating themes like "Barbiecore" and "grandmillennial" style are out. All-white living rooms and spaces with ...

Your central gathering area is getting a glow-up.

Clean lines paired with rustic details are the essence of a modern farmhouse living room. But what’s the appeal of this comfortable yet timeless look? “From the untreated woods to natural materials, ...

Today, architecture has become - or is in the process of becoming - more flexible and individualistic to accommodate people's diverse lifestyles and spatial needs. With this adaptation, the ...

Interior designers say these living room trends are starting to look dated in 2026 – here’s why they’re saying its time to ...

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Tiny house firms are always trying to think up new ways of maximizing every inch of available space. Modern Tiny Living has hit upon a neat approach to this with its Shadow model, which features a ...