Homebody Magazine

Living Room

4 articles

Living room fireplace with custom built-in surround created from IKEA BILLY bookcases, painted to match the wall for a seamless look.
The Larder

IKEA BILLY hack adds custom fireplace charm to living room

A recent DIY project transformed a living room fireplace into a charming built-in feature for just $582.

Beatrice Dubois·June 20, 2026
A chic living room showcasing oversized decor, including a large abstract painting and an oversized floor lamp, creating a sense of grandeur in a compact space.
The Sanctuary

Oversized decor: Grand illusions, practicalities, and pitfalls

Over the last six months, social media mentions of 'oversized decor' in living rooms have surged by 300%, transforming how urban dwellers approach small space design, according to the Design Trends In

Elena Martinez·June 19, 2026
A modern living room transformed with IKEA furniture and a dramatic black fireplace, showcasing affordable luxury and sophisticated design.
The Sanctuary

IKEA Living Room Design Ideas for 2026

In 2026, a family's living room underwent a dramatic transformation, proving high style doesn't require a high budget.

Elena Martinez·June 13, 2026
A vintage ceramic butter dish repurposed as a decorative planter for a succulent on a stylish living room coffee table.
Slow Living

Butter dish decor ideas living room: function meets whimsy

The humble butter dish, once confined to breakfast tables, now graces coffee tables and bookshelves.

Kenji Tanaka·May 21, 2026