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Ina Garten's refreshed living room featuring a timeless neutral palette with elegant furniture and soft natural light.
Hearth & Home

Ina Garten refreshes her living room with a timeless neutral palette.

Ina Garten, the culinary icon known for her 'Barefoot Contessa' style, recently declared her East Hampton living room 'heavy and dated,' prompting a refresh with a surprisingly subtle choice: Benjamin

Ingrid Larson·June 13, 2026
A modern, luxurious living room interior featuring a single, statement lighting fixture as the focal point, creating an expensive ambiance.
Hearth & Home

Swap One Item to Make Your Living Room Look More Expensive

A recent survey revealed 70% of guests perceive a living room as 'luxury' if it features just one high-quality, statement lighting fixture, according to Interior Design Trends Report 2023.

Ingrid Larson·May 26, 2026