annually recognizing exceptional brands and designs in the living room domain; discover the laureates that earned the editorial accolades for 2025
The Ultimate Guide to Your Livin' Room
Get the scoop on the top sofa, storage solutions, color trends, wallpapers, armchairs, home furnishings, paint ranges, scents, flooring, TVs, speakers, fires, carpet cleaners, and the Retailer of the Year in living room design!
There's nothing quite like unwinding in your cozy living room after a long day. It's a space to relax, gather with family, watch your favorite shows, and entertain guests. And since it's such a vital part of your home, we've rounded up this year's standout designs and products to help you kick your lounge game up a notch!
Our panel of judges – design experts and authors – had their eyes peeled for innovation, affordability, and versatility in all the categories they evaluated. So let's celebrate the brands that impressed us most in 2025, learn what earned them the top spot, and get their judges' candid feedback!
Best Sofa
Winner: King Living's 1978 High Back Sofa
Meet the ultimate piece for lounging in style, courtesy of King Living! Their high-back sofa boasts an original, curved design that's all the rage now. This sleek, modern take on seating is so comfy and high-end, it's sure to catch your eye. Plus, with a modular design, you can customize it to fit your room perfectly.
Highly Commended:
- John Lewis Lozenge Sofa in Pistachio
- DFS Cinesound Showcase
Laurie Davidson, interior stylist, writer, and co-founder of @stylemakerstv, had this to say about the winner: "This sofa stands out with its modern, comfortable, and high-end look. The curve is a lovely on-trend touch, which would work well in an open-plan room. Or, with a modular design, you also have the option to break it up and make this sofa really work for your room."
Best Storage
Winner: Mustard Made Glass Collection
Practical doesn't have to be dull! Mustard Made's chic Glass collection has taken the living room storage game to a whole new level with its playful, punchy, and dopamine-inducing style. With a starting price of just £199 and different styles and colors to choose from, you'll be able to add personality to your space while keeping things organized.
Highly Commended:
- The Cotswold Company Chester Dove Grey Hideaway Media Unit
Best Use of Color
Winner: Benjamin Moore Cinnamon Slate Paint
Purple has been surprising us this year as the unexpected color trend of the moment, and Benjamin Moore has nailed it with their Cinnamon Slate shade. With a soft, muted hue, it's a subtle yet beautiful way to add some color to your living room walls – making for a truly dazzling drench effect.
Best Wallpaper
Winner: Little Greene Animal Kingdom Wallpaper
A children's wallpaper you'd treasurer in an adult space! With the vibrant and intricate Animal Kingdom print, this adorable wallpaper from Little Greene is jam-packed with so much visual interest that you won't tire of looking at it. It's versatile and timeless, perfect for livening up your living room in an instant.
Best Armchair
Winner: Marks & Spencer Dempsey Accent Armchair
How trendy and budget-friendly is the Dempsey accent armchair from Marks & Spencer? Its sleek, mid-century modern design mixes well with any existing lounge style, and its dark wood finish is right on trend. With a price point of only £299, you'll feel like you're scoring both style and savings.
Highly Commended:
- Laura Ashley Hedgerow Green Kinsham Stripe Radcliffe Snuggle Chair
Best Furniture
Winner: La Redoute Suzon Lift-Top Oak Veneer Coffee Table
Make the most of your living room with this multipurpose coffee table from La Redoute! Its smart, hidden storage features allow you to expand your storage possibilities without skimping on style.
Best Paint Range
Winner: Frenchic Matt-Finish Chalk-Based Paints
transform your living room with sustainability and versatility in mind—Frenchic's paint check all the boxes! With a wide range of colors, their chalk-based, matt-finish paints are perfect for a wide range of surfaces. Leave your worries behind, knowing that their eco-friendly formula is tough as nails and ready to take on anything your family throws at it.
Best Scent
Winner: Temple of Incense's Bulgarian Rose & Oudh Incense Sticks
Get ready to breathe in some fresh aromas with these long-lasting Bulgarian Rose & Oudh Incense Sticks from Temple of Incense. Loaded with essential oils, these sticks will fill your living room with a divine, fragrant cloud for days on end. As a bonus, they're completely natural and safe for your home.
Best Flooring
Winner: Luxury Flooring Elgin Farmhouse Engineered Oak Finish
Classic, durable, and sure to elevate your living room style, check out the Elgin Farmhouse Engineered Oak Finish flooring from Luxury Flooring! Available in a timeless design, this hardwearing flooring is perfect for a busy household and even comes with a 25-year guarantee.
Best TV
Winner: Sky Glass Generation 2 TV
Crank up your entertainment game with the Sky Glass Generation 2 TV! This plug-and-play TV features a sharper 4K HDR picture and built-in Dolby Atmos seven speaker surround sound, making your viewing experience more immersive than ever before.
Highly Commended:
- Samsung The Frame TV
Best Speakers
Winner: Samsung HW-Q990D Speaker
Get ready for cinematic sounds in the comfort of your own home with the Samsung HW-Q990D speaker system! Its Dolby Atmos surround sound setup features 22 speakers in a wireless, four-piece kit, so you'll feel like you're right in the middle of the action.
Best Fire
Winner: Direct Stoves Woodford Carrington 5 Multifuel EcoDesign Stove
Sleek and efficient, the Direct Stoves Woodford Carrington 5 Multifuel EcoDesign Stove can seamlessly fit into both modern and traditional homes. With an eco-friendly design and the ability to burn wood, pellets, or other fuels, you'll love this versatile and beautiful addition to your living room fireplace.
Best Carpet Cleaner
Winner: Dr. Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover
Keep your living room carpets fresh and free from stains with the convenient Dr. Beckmann Carpet Stain Remover. Its dual-action formula makes it easy to remove those persistent, tough stains your vacuums can't handle—all while keeping your budget intact.
Retailer of the Year
Winner: Wallpaper Direct
Your search for uniquely stunning living room wallpaper designs ends here! Wallpaper Direct offers an incredible selection of patterns from independent brands, making it easier than ever to find your dream wallpaper and make your living room a showstopper.
Highly Commended:
- Furniture Village
The Judges
Heather has been working with our platform for over 16 years and has decorated many living spaces throughout that time. She has a black living room with a massive modular sofa, making it her favorite place to relax.
Ginevra Benedetti joined the our platform team in 2011 and has been the Deputy Editor since 2021. In her role as Room Decor Content Editor, she has overseen various furniture buying guides and has taken a keen interest in sofas, sitting on over 150 models and counting.
Laurie is a seasoned designer and has been sanely styling homes and photoshoots for years. She teamed up with her partner, Reli, to help judge the Living Room categories this year. Reli and Laurie share a love for design and have culminated their skills to bring you an expert opinion.
While not updating home appliance buying guides or writing how-to guides and handy cleaning hacks, Lauren is working on her Content Editor position at our platform.
Congratulations to all the winners of the our platform Awards 2025 Living Room category! Their innovative and highly functional designs were truly impressive. We can't wait to see what they come up with next year!
- Unwind in style with King Living's 1978 High Back Sofa, the ultimate piece for lounge spaces, featuring a modern, comfortable, and high-end design that's on-trend and can be customized to fit your room.
- Learning to reorganize your living room has never been more enjoyable with Mustard Made's Glass Collection, a playful and eye-catching storage solution that's both practical and stylish.
- Breathe new life into your home with the vibrant Animal Kingdom wallpaper from Little Greene, a children's wallpaper worth treasuring in an adult space teeming with visual interest.
- Enhance your living room's decor with the eco-friendly and versatile Frenchic Matt-Finish Chalk-Based Paints, which promise a wide range of colors and long-lasting performance on various surfaces.
