Layout

Where the sofa goes, how much space to leave and how to zone a room.

Living roomsLiving roomsHow to plan a gallery wallPlan a gallery wall that looks deliberate: how wide it should be, the gap between frames, how high to hang it and how to test the layout first.
Living roomsLiving roomsHow to make a new-build living room feel less boxyMake a boxy new-build living room feel warmer: pull the sofa off the wall, add curves, and give the flat walls some texture and depth.
Living roomsLiving roomsWhere to put the TV in a living room with a chimney breastAlcove or above the fire? Where to put the TV in a room with a chimney breast, how high it should sit, and how to arrange the seating around it.
Living roomsLiving roomsHow to style a bay window in a living roomHow to style a living room bay window: blinds or curtains, what to do with the radiator, and where the seating should go.
Living roomsHow to lay out a through loungeHow to lay out a through lounge: keep a clear path between the doors, split the room into two zones and size rugs so nobody walks through the sitting area.
Living roomsHow high should you hang art above a sofa?Hang wall art 15 to 25 cm above your sofa back so the frame and seating form a balanced, connected group.
Choosing helpAI room design apps vs an online interior designer: which should you use?AI room design apps, 3D room planners or an online interior designer? What each gives you, how fast it is, what it costs in the UK, and which suits your room.
Living roomsHow to lay out a long narrow living roomLining furniture along the walls turns a narrow living room into a corridor. Here is how to zone the floor, float key pieces, and keep walkways clear.
Dining roomsHow to design a small dining roomLearn how to design a small dining room using narrow table proportions, space-saving banquette seating, and pedestal bases that clear precious floor space.
Living roomsHow to arrange living room furnitureLearn how to arrange living room furniture with clear walking paths, correct rug sizing, and conversational seating clusters that make the room welcoming.
BedroomsHow to make a small bedroom feel biggerTo make a small bedroom feel bigger, protect perimeter walkways, position the bed in the farthest corner, and wrap walls and woodwork in unbroken, calm paint.
Living roomsHow to make a small living room feel biggerLearn how to make a small living room feel bigger by choosing low furniture profiles, balancing leg silhouettes, and sizing your rug correctly.