Living room planning

It's no secret that tiny spaces present a design challenge. But what about large living spaces? If you have too much room, configuring a layout can be challenging. Here, designers share their go-to tips for making the most of your open layout.

Create a functional and practical space with pre-prepared L-shaped living room layout samples. Learn how to divide your room and many more.

When I start working with a new client I usually walk into a space and see the potential of what it could be. Not in a judgmental way! I’m not picking apart what is wrong with the cosmetics of a house or room so much as I immediately begin to visualize how this space can be best utilized f

Small Spaces, Big Style: Arranging Furniture in a 5×5 Living Room | SimsVIP

Do you ever wonder what it looks like to actually live in the homes of the people you follow on the internet? I mean, you know these houses don’t look perfectly pristine and magazine worthy all the time. What does it look like on a random Tuesday afternoon? A day when the kids have been...

Small living rooms can be a P.I.T.A. Especially long narrow ones. It often feels like you’re playing Tetris; trying to maneuver a beefy couch next to a an even beefier chair. You lug and push until you’re too exhausted to care and you just leave your furniture any old way to avoid more stress. After a couple of weeks of “living with it,” you look at it and you know there’s a better way to arrange it so, on you go again, lugging and pushing, micro-positioning and tweaking angles…

Finding the PERFECT Size Rug For Your Living Room Can Be a Tough Task - But We Put Together a Simple Guide to Finding A Rug That Fits Your Space!

Over the years, interior designers have recognized a number of simple, easy-to-apply principles that work. Just follow these common sense rules.

Transform your living room with the right sofa by understanding the different types of sofas available. Whether you prefer the classic charm of Chesterfields, the versatility of sectionals, or the comfort of recliners, this guide has you covered.

Our senior home editor creates four living room layouts to test in her new open-plan NYC apartment. See how she arranged the furniture four different ways in a tricky space.