This living room chair alternative helps create a more intimate space that's perfect for cozy nights in, socializing with ...

Key Points Use real or faux plants and flowers and new throw pillows to brighten the space. Rearranging furniture, color ...

Small-space dwellers should avoid these at *all* costs.

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 ...

Designers show us how to turn what used to be the most formal area of a home into an inviting, multipurpose space. By Tim McKeough The living room used to be considered a formal entertaining space — a ...

A living room that feels good requires three layers: ambient, task, and accent lighting. A mix of floor lamps, sconces, and ...

Did you know that pushing all your furniture against the wall is making your small living room look even smaller? Plus, other ...

The biggest design and decor mistakes people make in living rooms revolve around lighting and furniture. Here's how interior designers avoid them.

Lexie is a former Staff Writer at Forbes Home and has over 6 years of professional experience as a writer and editor in the home improvement space. She's previously worked at sites such as HomeAdvisor ...

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 ...

These three homes each have a distinct vibe, but share a common thread: a comfortable, inviting spot to settle in when conditions call for staying put ...