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10 Living Room Trends in 2026 to Pay Attention To

10 Living Room Trends in 2026 to Pay Attention To

As we retreat indoors, our focus inevitably turns to the heart of the home: the living room. This is no longer just a functional space for watching television; it has become the central hub of our lives, a multi-functional sanctuary for relaxing, for connecting with loved ones, and for expressing our truest selves.


In the vibrant and ever-evolving world of interior design, the trends for 2026 are a beautiful and direct reflection of this cultural shift. On social media platforms like TikTok and Pinterest, the "cold, all-white, sterile" living room is a thing of the past. The new ideal, trending under hashtags like #CozyHome, #WarmMinimalism, and #DopamineDecor, is a space that is warm, tactile, and deeply personal. We see a global move away from stark, cookie-cutter minimalism and towards a richer, more layered, and more soulful aesthetic. This is your definitive, in-depth guide to the future of the living room.


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10. The Return of Art Deco Glamour

The Return of Art Deco Glamour

The Vibe: A bold, opulent, and dramatic infusion of 1920s glamour. This is about making your living room feel like a chic, exclusive, and incredibly stylish cocktail lounge.


The Deeper Meaning: After years of minimalist, "less is more" design, there is a powerful and growing desire for a bit of "more is more" maximalism. The Art Deco revival is a direct response to this, a rejection of the bland and an embrace of the bold. This trend is not about creating a cold, museum-like space; it is about creating a rich, layered, and deeply personal environment that feels glamorous, celebratory, and a little bit theatrical. It’s about a return to grown-up elegance and the joy of entertaining in style.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: This trend is a perfect fusion of several, smaller, social media aesthetics. It taps into the #DarkAcademia trend with its moody colour palettes and the #Maximalism trend with its love of pattern and opulent materials. On Pinterest, searches for "Art Deco living room" and "geometric patterns" have seen a steady and significant rise. It is a trend that is perfect for the winter season, a time of festive gatherings and glamorous, indoor entertaining.




How to Embrace This Trend (Without Overdoing It):

  • Start with Velvet: The easiest and most impactful way to bring this trend into your home is through textiles. A set of rich, velvet cushions or a single, statement, velvet armchair can instantly add that required touch of opulence.

  • Embrace Metallics: Art Deco is all about the glamour of gold and brass. Look for small, accent pieces like a brushed-gold floor lamp, a set of brass-inlaid coasters, or a beautiful, mirrored bar cart. A stylish bar cart is a perfect, functional piece for a couple who loves to entertain. For more on this, check out our guide to 60 Exciting and Affordable Date Night Ideas on a Budget.

  • Play with Geometric Patterns: Introduce a bold, Art Deco-inspired, geometric-patterned rug or a set of graphic, black-and-gold art prints.

  • Don't Be Afraid of the Dark: This trend pairs beautifully with the move towards darker, moodier wall colours, like a deep navy blue or a rich, forest green.

This is a bold, confident look, and for more on cultivating that energy, check out our article on 10 Habits That Make Women Irresistible.


Where to Buy: You can find a huge variety of beautiful and affordable Art Deco-inspired accessories, from velvet cushion covers to geometric-patterned rugs, on Amazon and at high-street stores like Dunelm.


9. Neutrals with Bold Accents

Neutrals with Bold Accents

The Vibe: The perfect, and most accessible, compromise between calming minimalism and joyful maximalism. This is about creating a timeless, neutral foundation and then painting your personality on top of it.


The Deeper Meaning: This trend is a beautiful and practical reflection of a balanced life. It acknowledges our deep, human need for a home that is a calm, peaceful, and restorative sanctuary (the neutral base). But it also celebrates our need for joy, for self-expression, and for a space that is a vibrant, and deeply personal, reflection of who we are (the bold accents). It is a "best of both worlds" approach that is sustainable, that is flexible, and that is incredibly easy to live with.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: The #DopamineDecor trend, which is all about using colour to boost your mood, is a massive and powerful force on TikTok. However, painting your entire living room in a bright, neon yellow can be a terrifying, and very expensive, commitment. The "neutrals with bold accents" approach is the "safe" and sustainable way to participate in this joyful trend. It allows you to easily and affordably update your space as your tastes, and the seasons, change.




How to Embrace This Trend:

  • The 60-30-10 Rule: This is a classic interior design principle that works perfectly here. Your neutral, base colour (like a warm white or a soft beige) should be 60% of your room. Your secondary, supporting neutral (like a warm wood tone) should be 30%. And your bold, "wow" accent colour should be the final, 10%.

  • Invest in "Swap-able" Accents: The easiest way to introduce a bold accent colour is through your textiles. A set of bright, mustard-yellow cushions, a vibrant, patterned throw blanket, or a bold, colourful rug are all fantastic, and relatively low-commitment, ways to add a pop of personality.

  • The Single, Statement Piece: For a more confident and intentional look, invest in a single, large, statement piece of furniture in your chosen accent colour, like a beautiful, emerald-green armchair or a bright, red media console.

  • Let Your Art Do the Talking: A large, vibrant, and colourful piece of abstract art is a perfect way to introduce a bold accent to a neutral room.

This is a key part of building a successful, professional life, a theme we explore in 9 to 5 and Beyond: Work-Life Balance for the Modern Woman.


Where to Buy: You can find a huge variety of colourful and stylish cushions, throws, and rugs on Amazon and at retailers like H&M Home.


8. Emphasis on Natural Light

Emphasis on Natural Light

The Vibe: A bright, airy, and deeply life-affirming design principle that is all about harnessing the free, and incredibly powerful, wellness benefits of the sun.


The Deeper Meaning: Natural light is more than just a design element; it is a biological necessity. As a 2025 Pew Research study might explore, our connection to the natural world is a key component of well-being. Exposure to natural daylight is scientifically proven to boost our mood, to improve our sleep, and to increase our productivity. Designing your living room to maximize the natural light it receives is a powerful, and completely free, act of self-care. It is about creating a space that is not just aesthetically pleasing, but is also actively good for your mental and your physical health. For a deep dive into the science of this, the book Happy by Design by Victoria Harrison is a fantastic and insightful read.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: The "wellness home" and the "biophilic design" movements are two of the most important and enduring macro-trends in all of interior design. Maximizing natural light is the absolute, non-negotiable foundation of this.




How to Maximize Your Natural Light:

  • Ditch the Heavy Drapes: The number one thing you can do is to get rid of any heavy, dark, and light-blocking curtains. Replace them with a pair of light, airy, and semi-sheer linen curtains that will diffuse the light beautifully and will provide privacy without sacrificing brightness.

  • The Magic of a Mirror: A large, strategically placed mirror is a classic, and incredibly effective, design trick. Place a large, floor-length mirror on the wall opposite your main window. It will act like a second window, capturing the light and bouncing it back into the room, making the entire space feel bigger and brighter.

  • Choose Your Paint Wisely: Light, neutral colours are the best for reflecting light. A simple, warm white or a pale, soft beige will make your room feel instantly brighter. For an extra, high-tech boost, you can even use a "light-reflecting" paint, which is specifically designed with particles that bounce more light.

  • Keep Your Windowsills Clear: Don't block the light at its source. Keep your windowsills free of any large, cluttered objects. This is a key part of creating a great party, a theme we explore in How to Be a Good Host.


7. Art-Centric Design

 Art-Centric Design

The Vibe: A cultured, personal, and deeply expressive approach to design that moves beyond generic, mass-produced "wall art" and towards a space that is a true and beautiful reflection of your unique taste.


The Deeper Meaning: Your home should be a story of you, and the art you choose to display is the most powerful and most personal way to tell that story. This trend is about moving beyond the idea of art as a simple, decorative "finishing touch," and instead, treating it as the foundational, focal point of the entire room. It is a celebration of creativity, of personality, and of the profound, emotional power of a piece of art that you truly, deeply love.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: The #GalleryWall is one of the most dominant and enduring trends on all of social media, and it is a perfect, and very accessible, way to embrace this "art-centric" approach. The trend for 2026 is moving towards a more "eclectic" and "collected" style, a beautiful and very personal mix of different styles, mediums, and frames. For a great guide to the art of creating a perfect gallery wall, the official Apartment Therapy website has a fantastic, in-depth guide.




How to Create an "Art-Centric" Living Room:

  1. Find Your "Anchor" Piece: One of the most effective approaches is to choose one, single, large-scale, and statement-making piece of art and to design the entire room around it. You can pull the accent colours for your cushions and your throws directly from the painting itself.

  2. The Eclectic Gallery Wall: This is the most popular, and most personal, approach.

    • Gather Your Art: Start by gathering all the potential pieces. This can include framed photos, art prints, postcards, children's drawings, and even small, three-dimensional objects like a beautiful plate or a small mirror.

    • The Floor Plan: Before you start hammering any nails, lay all of your pieces out on the floor and play around with the arrangement until you find a composition that you love.

    • Mix and Match Your Frames: The key to an eclectic and modern gallery wall is to use a variety of different frame styles, colours, and sizes.

  3. The "Picture Ledge": For a more flexible, and less commitment-heavy, option, a simple, floating "picture ledge" is a fantastic choice. It allows you to easily swap out and rearrange your art as your collection grows. This kind of creative connection is a powerful part of a thriving partnership, a theme we explore in Creativity in Relationships- The Secret to Building a Stronger Bond.


Where to Buy: You can find a huge variety of beautiful and affordable art prints on Etsy and at online print shops like Desenio.


6. Heritage, Heirlooms, and "Happy Corners"

Heritage, Heirlooms, and "Happy Corners"

The Vibe: The "un-kitchen" trend, moving into the living room. This is about creating a space that feels collected, curated, and deeply, authentically you, and celebrating the small, joyful nooks and crannies of your home.


The Deeper Meaning: This trend is a powerful and beautiful rejection of the fast-fashion, cookie-cutter approach to interior design. It is about creating a living room that tells your story. It is a celebration of the "imperfect" and the "old," a recognition that a home with history and with soul is far more beautiful than one that is merely "new." This is about blending the old with the new to create a space that is timeless and completely unique.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: The #DopamineDecor and #EclecticHome trends on TikTok and Pinterest are all about showcasing personality and shunning bland minimalism. The #HappyCorner or #CozyReadingNook is the viral, micro-trend that perfectly embodies this. It is about "romanticizing your life" and finding joy in the small, personal, and often-overlooked corners of your home.




How to Embrace This Trend:

  • Shop Your Own Home (and Your Parents'): Before you buy anything new, look at the furniture you already own. Can that old, wooden chest from your grandmother be repurposed as a beautiful and meaningful coffee table?

  • Embrace the "Collected" Look: Mix your modern, high-street sofa with a vintage, armchair that you found at a flea market. The contrast between the old and the new is what creates the character.

  • Create Your "Happy Corner": Find a small, "dead" space in your living room—the corner by the window, the small wall next to the door—and transform it into a dedicated, "happy" space. This could be a reading nook, a small "meditation" corner, or a simple, artfully arranged "shelfie" with your most treasured books and mementos.

  • Frame Your Memories: Don't hide your memories in a digital file. Print out your favourite, travel snapshots and your old, family photos. A beautiful, eclectic gallery wall is a perfect, and deeply personal, way to display them. This is a key part of building a lasting connection, a theme explored in 10 Habits of Couples Who Stay Deeply in Love for a Lifetime.


Where to Buy: The best places to find these pieces are not in a traditional showroom. Explore your local antique shops, reclamation yards, and online marketplaces like Etsy to find unique, one-of-a-kind treasures.

10 Living Room Trends in 2026 to Pay Attention To

5. Sculptural Statement Lighting

Sculptural Statement Lighting

The Vibe: Treating your lighting as the "jewellery" of the kitchen. This is about choosing fixtures that are not just functional, but are also beautiful, sculptural, and artful focal points.


The Deeper Meaning: For years, living room lighting was often an afterthought, relegated to a single, boring, central pendant and a matching pair of table lamps. The 2026 trend for sculptural lighting is a powerful shift, a recognition that your light fixtures are a key part of your design. A beautiful, statement light fixture is a way to add personality, to create a sense of drama, and to draw the eye, transforming a simple room into a truly, "designer-led" space.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: As our living room palettes have become more neutral and more minimalist, the importance of shape and of form has become paramount. A bold, sculptural light fixture is a perfect way to add that necessary, architectural interest. On Pinterest, searches for "oversized pendant lights" and "sculptural lighting" are consistently high. The trend is moving towards large-scale, artistic pieces in natural and tactile materials, such as rattan, brushed brass, or artisanal, hand-blown glass.




How to Embrace This Trend:

  • Go Big or Go Home: The key to this trend is scale. Don't be afraid to choose a fixture that feels a little too big for the space. An oversized, low-hanging pendant over a coffee table, or a massive, dramatic, arched floor lamp that swoops over your sofa, creates a powerful and intimate focal point.

  • Focus on Materials: Look for lighting that adds a layer of texture. A brushed brass fixture will add warmth, while a woven, rattan shade will enhance a cozy, "boho" feel.

  • Think in Layers: A statement pendant is the star, but it needs a supporting cast. Ensure you also have functional "task lighting" (like a reading lamp) and soft "ambient lighting" (like wall sconces) to create a room that is both beautiful and practical. This kind of authentic connection is a key to a healthy partnership, a theme we explore in 8 Signs of a Healthy Relationship.


Where to Buy: You can find a huge variety of beautiful, designer-inspired sculptural lighting on Amazon and at retailers like Wayfair and Lights & Lamps.


4. Textured Surfaces and Tactile Details

Textured Surfaces and Tactile Details

The Vibe: The ultimate, multi-sensory, and "quiet luxury" living room. This is a trend that is not just about how a room looks, but about how it feels to the touch.


The Deeper Meaning: In our increasingly digital, and very "flat-screen," world, there is a deep, and very human, craving for things that are real, that are tactile, and that are "imperfect." This trend is a powerful, and very beautiful, move away from the flat, glossy, and "untouchable" surfaces of the past, and towards a world of rich, and deeply satisfying, texture. It is about creating a space that feels warm, that feels lived-in, and that invites you to reach out and to touch it.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: This is, without a doubt, one of the biggest and most important "macro-trends" in all of interior design. On TikTok, the #FlutedCabinet and #BoucleChair hashtags are massive and incredibly popular trends. It is all about adding a layer of subtle, and very sophisticated, visual and tactile interest to your space.




How to Embrace This Trend:

  • Fluted Timber: This is the star of the show. A fluted, or "grooved," wooden panel is a beautiful, and very on-trend, way to add texture to a TV console, a coffee table, or even as a full, feature wall.

  • Reeded Glass: The return of reeded, or "fluted," glass for cabinet doors is a huge and very welcome trend. It is a beautiful, retro-inspired detail that is perfect for a bar cabinet or a media console.

  • Bouclé, Bouclé, Bouclé: This nubby, looped-yarn, "teddy-bear" fabric is the undisputed, must-have texture of the 2020s. A single, beautiful, bouclé armchair is a perfect, and very on-trend, way to bring this cozy texture into your home.

  • Tactile Stone: A "live-edge" or a "honed" (matte) stone coffee table, rather than a high-shine, polished one, adds a beautiful, organic, and earthy texture to the room. This is a key part of building a successful, professional life, a theme we explore in Things to Give Up for Personal Growth and Success.


Where to Buy: You can find beautiful, and surprisingly affordable, bouclé chairs and fluted wood furniture on Amazon and at high-street stores like Dunelm.


3. Green Living and Biophilic Design

Green Living and Biophilic Design

The Vibe: A lush, vibrant, and life-affirming trend that is all about bringing the calming, healing, and restorative power of the natural world into the heart of your home.


The Deeper Meaning: The "indoor jungle" is more than just an aesthetic; it is a powerful form of self-care. "Biophilic design" is a scientific and philosophical concept based on the idea that humans have an innate, and deeply ingrained, biological need to connect with nature. Bringing plants into our homes is a simple but incredibly powerful way to satisfy that need. According to a 2024 study on workplace environments, the simple presence of indoor plants has been scientifically proven to reduce stress, to improve air quality, and to boost our mood and our creativity.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: The "plant parent" phenomenon is one of the biggest and most enduring lifestyle trends of the last decade. It is a trend that is rooted in a desire for wellness, for sustainability, and for a more mindful and nurturing way of life.




How to Embrace This Trend:

  • Go Big or Go Home: The key to the modern, "indoor jungle" look is to play with scale. Invest in at least one, large, statement-making "floor plant," like a Fiddle Leaf Fig, a Bird of Paradise, or a classic, and almost un-killable, Swiss Cheese Plant (Monstera Deliciosa).

  • The "Hanging" Garden: Use the vertical space in your room. A collection of trailing plants, like a Pothos or a string of hearts, in hanging planters is a beautiful and very effective way to create a lush, "jungle-like" feel.

  • The "Plant Shelfie": A simple, floating shelf, filled with a collection of smaller, interesting plants, is a classic and very "Instagrammable" way to display your collection.

  • Beyond the Plants: Biophilic design is also about incorporating other, natural elements. Think natural, wooden furniture, stone accessories, and botanical-print cushions or artwork. This is a key part of creating a great party, a theme we explore in How to Be a Good Host.


Where to Buy: You can buy a huge variety of healthy, and surprisingly affordable, houseplants from online retailers like Patch Plants in the UK, as well as on Amazon.


2. Curves and Sculptural Furniture

Curves and Sculptural Furniture

The Vibe: A soft, organic, and incredibly elegant move away from the harsh, rigid, and boxy lines of the traditional, modern living room.


The Deeper Meaning: There is a natural, and almost primal, comfort in a soft, curved line. A curved edge is more gentle, more flowing, and more "human" than a sharp, 90-degree angle. This trend is a beautiful, and very intentional, move towards a "softer" and more feminine-feeling modernism. It is about creating a space that feels more organic, more welcoming, and more natural. A curved, "conversation" sofa is not just a beautiful, sculptural object; it is a practical one, as its very shape encourages a more intimate and connected social gathering.


Why It's a Top Trend for 2026: The "curvy" trend is, without a doubt, one of the single biggest and most dominant forces in all of interior design. It is a trend that has completely taken over our social media feeds. On Pinterest, searches for "curved sofa" and "arched mirror" are at an all-time high. It is a trend that is a perfect, and very sophisticated, way to add a touch of softness and elegance to a modern space. For more on the rise of the curved aesthetic, Vogue Living has a fantastic article.




How to Embrace This Trend:

  • The Statement Sofa: The ultimate, and most impactful, way to embrace this trend is with a beautiful, curved, or "serpentine," sofa.

  • The Arched Mirror: For a more affordable, and less commitment-heavy, way to bring this trend into your home, a large, floor-length, arched mirror is a fantastic and very "Instagrammable" choice.

  • The "Wavy" and "Scalloped" Details: You can also embrace this trend in smaller, more subtle ways. Look for a coffee table with a soft, "organic" or "pebble" shape, a rug with a wavy, scalloped edge, or a lampshade with a scalloped trim. This is a key part of building a lasting connection, a theme explored in 10 Habits of Couples Who Stay Deeply in Love for a Lifetime.


Where to Buy: You can find a huge variety of affordable, arched mirrors and curved-back armchairs on Amazon and at retailers like Dunelm and Wayfair.


1. Cocoa Brown & Warm Earthy Palettes

Cocoa Brown & Warm Earthy Palettes

Why It's at the Top: While every trend on this list is a key part of the modern, 2026 living room, the single most important, most foundational, and most dominant trend of them all is the new, warm, and earthy colour palette. The colour of your living room is the canvas upon which every other design choice is made. And in 2026, the cold, stark, and often sterile, all-white and "cool grey" living room is officially being replaced by a much warmer, softer, and more soulful palette of deep, earthy, and nature-inspired neutrals. This is the single, defining shift that is at the heart of the modern, "cozy home" movement.


The Vibe: A warm, inviting, and deeply sophisticated "cocoon" of comfort. This is all about creating a space that feels like a warm, loving hug.


What Makes It the Best: This is a trend that is a direct, and very welcome, response to the cold, and often very impersonal, minimalism of the last decade. It is a collective, cultural shift towards a desire for warmth, for comfort, and for a home that feels like a true, and truly gentle, sanctuary. A rich, chocolate or "cocoa" brown, once considered a "dated" colour from the 70s, has made a massive and triumphant comeback as the new, "it" colour. It is a shade that is incredibly rich, surprisingly versatile, and deeply, profoundly comforting. Paired with other, warm, earthy tones—like a "terracotta," an "ochre," a "clay," or a "mushroom"—it is the foundation of the modern, cozy home.




How to Embrace This New Neutral Palette:

  • The "New" Neutrals: The new, "it" neutrals are warm, complex, and earthy. Look for shades of "mushroom" (a warm, grey-beige), "greige" (a perfect, 50/50 blend of grey and beige), and soft, creamy, off-whites. For beautiful, and very on-trend, paint colour inspiration, the official Farrow & Ball website (their shades "Setting Plaster" and "Pigeon" are iconic) and Lick are fantastic resources.

  • The Brown Sofa: The single, most "on-trend" investment piece for 2026 is a rich, chocolate-brown sofa. It is a surprisingly versatile, and incredibly sophisticated, anchor for a living room.

  • The Warm Wood Pairing: These new, warm neutrals are the perfect, and most beautiful, partners for the natural wood and timber accents that are also a massive trend. The combination of a soft, sage green cabinet and a warm, white oak floor is the signature, "Pinterest-perfect" look of 2026. This kind of authentic connection is a key to a healthy partnership, a theme we explore in 8 Signs of a Healthy Relationship.


Where to Buy: You can find beautiful, and surprisingly affordable, brown velvet sofas and other warm, neutral, home decor items on Amazon and at high-street stores like H&M Home and Zara Home.


Conclusion


As the new year approaches, bringing with it the powerful and universal desire for a fresh start, our homes, and our living rooms, in particular, are at the very heart of that transformation. The ten trends on this list are a testament to a beautiful and profound shift in our collective desires: a move away from the cold and the sterile, and towards a world of warmth, of texture, and of deep, and deeply personal, authenticity.


From the simple, profound act of choosing a warmer, earthier paint colour to the joyful, creative pleasure of incorporating a personal, heirloom piece, these are the trends that will help you to create a living room that is not just a functional, "show-home" space, but is a true, and truly loving, heart of your home.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs)


1. What is the single biggest living room trend for 2026? The single biggest trend is the shift away from cold, all-white or all-gray kitchens to "warm minimalism." This involves using warm, earthy, and neutral colour palettes (like cocoa brown, beige, and sage green) and incorporating natural, tactile materials like wood and textured stone.

2. I'm on a tight budget. What is the easiest way to update my living room with these trends? The easiest and most affordable way is to focus on textiles and lighting. A new, plush rug, a set of velvet or bouclé cushions, and a few, warm, ambient table lamps can completely transform the feel of a room without a huge investment.

3. Is gray completely "out" for 2026? "Cool" or "flat" gray is definitely on its way out. However, the trend for "warm" grays, or "greige" (a mix of grey and beige), is still incredibly popular. The key is to pair it with warm, natural textures like wood and brass to keep it from feeling cold.

4. What is "fluted" or "reeded" texture? Fluted or reeded texture is a design detail that features a series of vertical, convex grooves. It's a massive trend for furniture (like TV consoles and cabinets) and for glass, as it adds a beautiful, subtle, and sophisticated layer of texture and light-play.

5. What is "biophilic design"? Biophilic design is a design philosophy that is all about incorporating natural elements into our indoor spaces to satisfy our innate, human need to connect with nature. This includes the use of houseplants, natural materials (like wood and stone), and an emphasis on natural light.

6. What is the "quiet luxury" aesthetic in a living room? "Quiet luxury" in a living room is about investing in high-quality, timeless materials and a sophisticated, understated design. It avoids flashy, logo-driven trends and instead focuses on beautiful, natural materials (like real marble and wood), expert craftsmanship, and a feeling of calm, effortless elegance.

7. Where can I find more inspiration for these living room trends? Pinterest is an absolute treasure trove of inspiration. Search for terms like "warm minimalism," "earthy living room," "curved sofa," and "biophilic design" to find thousands of beautiful and creative styling ideas. Interior design blogs like Apartment Therapy and The Spruce are also fantastic resources.

8. How can I make my living room feel cozier without it feeling cluttered? The key is in "cozy minimalism." Focus on a few, high-quality, and very tactile textures, rather than a huge amount of stuff. A single, beautiful, chunky knit throw and a couple of plush, velvet cushions can have a massive impact. Good, hidden storage (like a stylish sideboard or an ottoman) is also essential for hiding the everyday clutter.

9. What is a "happy corner"? A "happy corner" is a popular social media trend that is all about creating a small, dedicated space in your home that is filled with things that bring you joy. This is often a "reading nook" with a comfy chair, a good lamp, a stack of your favourite books, and a beautiful plant.

10. What is "dopamine decor"? "Dopamine decor" is a social media trend that is all about using your home decor to actively and intentionally boost your mood. This often involves the use of bright, joyful colours, personal, meaningful objects, and a variety of pleasing textures.


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Posh and Ginger - Episode One

That Love Podcast presents: Posh and Ginger, Episode One, an audio rom-com.

Logline: A free-spirited young British woman barges into a depressed aristocrat's home insisting she's his new roommate, sparking an unlikely friendship.

Originally Published: November 7, 2021 at 12:10 AM

Episode Summary:

Maddie, an eccentric British woman, shows up unannounced at posh British bachelor Thomas' mansion, declaring herself his new roommate. Thomas is appalled by Maddie's wild behavior and tries unsuccessfully to get rid of her. After much pestering, he agrees to consider her for the room.

Maddie's persistence and humor start breaking through Thomas' loneliness as he opens up about his grief over his parents' death. By the episode's end, Thomas decides to let Maddie stay, despite realizing she will disrupt his orderly world. Their burgeoning friendship signals hope for the melancholy Thomas.

Starring the supreme duo of Andrea Richardson and Chakree Matayanant

Directed by Smurf Brown

Written and produced by Joao Nsita
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