Lauren is a writer and architectural designer living and working in Brooklyn, NY. In addition to being a writer at Forbes, she works as a freelance architectural designer specializing in residential ...

Living rooms typically have a sofa or two, but that doesn’t mean there’s not another way. See these examples of living rooms that dispense with the customary sofa, and take a different approach with ...

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Create a chic gathering space that doesn't break the bank.

We all need change every once in a while, but we can’t always afford a complete home make-over. Living rooms are a great place to start, since they’re one of the most heavily used “chilling” spots at ...

A tiny footprint makes for big design challenges, but minimal square footage also lends itself to brainstorming creative small living room ideas for compact, cozy spaces. Less real estate means you’ve ...

Avoid common living room design pitfalls like single overhead lighting, single-function layouts, and overuse of the same materials. Instead, embrace layered lighting, create functional zones, and mix ...

Whether you live in a sprawling house or a one-bedroom apartment, the living room is always going to be a hub of activity in the home — a place to lounge, nap, entertain and watch TV. So it makes ...