Real Simple on MSN

Wayfair dropped new living room furniture and area rugs—shop these 12 editor-picked pieces from $39

Including sleek accent chairs and clever cabinets.
Wall Street Journal

What Size Rug Do I Need for My Living Room?

INTERIOR DESIGN experts love to say there are no rules in the decorating process, citing increasingly popular anything-goes aesthetics. But ask a design pro about living room rugs and suddenly they’re ...

All of the Best Living Room Rug Ideas We’ve Seen and Want to Copy This Year

If you're in the market for a new living room rug, these ideas are sure to inspire you as you explore various styles.
Wall Street Journal

Can a Rug Make a Room Look Bigger? Is Wall-to-Wall Ever OK? Your Carpet Questions, Answered

1. Can a rug make my small room look bigger? Yes. Get the largest rug possible so it defines the room as one big, inviting space. Optimally, the visible perimeter of floor is no wider than 8 or 9 ...
Apartment Therapy on MSN

Designers Say These 6 Trends Make Your Living Room *Way* Smaller

Small-space dwellers should avoid these at *all* costs.
Forbes

10 Small Living Room Ideas

If a small living room is cramping your style and has become a place in your home that really isn’t utilized, there are some design tips and tricks to make even the smallest of rooms seem larger. From ...