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Style Secrets from a Design Pro

Birmingham homeowner and designer Jill Boothby started with the basics when she decorated her own bungalow. Use her budget-friendly ideas, design advice, and lists of room essentials to create the home of your dreams.

Design Ideas for Living & Dining Rooms

Thinking of these two rooms as a unit creates a cohesive look for your home.

Jill Boothby Living Room
Photography Laurey W. Glenn / Styling Leigh Anne Montgomery, Article by Jennifer Kopf, Amy Bickers, and Jennifer Berno

Five Living Room Essentials

When starting your living room from scratch, designer Jill Boothby recommends that you focus first on these key elements:

  • Sofa
  • Round Coffee Table
  • Woven Rug
  • Upholstered Chair
  • Simple Window Treatments
 

NextSofa, Coffee Table, and Rug

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Jill Boothby Living Room

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