Top 20 sitting room trends for 2022 - including open plan rather than 'snug'

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Three-piece suites, drinks trolleys, and inspirational wall quotes no longer feature in the nation’s most stylish living rooms – and have been replaced by corner sofas, sustainable furniture, and smart tech.A survey of 2,000 adults has identified what Brits think are the top 20 sitting room trends of 2022 – which include real wood flooring, log burners, statement rugs, luxury candles, and potted plants.Brits have also voted the “snug” style living room to be old-fashioned, and would rather opt for an open-plan space.And while 44% of Brits feel their living room is on trend, many are keen to continue updating their space – with a new sofa, flooring, and a lick of paint among the most desired modifications they’d like to make.The study into the living room trends of the nation was commissioned by Sky Glass, the new streaming TV service from Sky, which has been designed to reflect people’s home entertainment needs.It also uncovered the nation’s living room priorities – including creating a relaxing space, and a place to curl up and watch a film.And the perfect TV set-up must be free from common frustrations, such as messy wiring, lack of plug sockets – and pet hair.Using the study findings, Sky has created a 3D render of what the average living room of Britain looks like today, which transforms into an inspirational space based on the latest trends and what people want most from their living space.Interior design guru Sophie Robinson said: “We’re spending a lot more time in our living rooms than ever before, and this study shows many people need their space to be multi-functional – somewhere they can work from, relax in, and also do their home workouts.“However, you don’t need to have a complete makeover to update your.