Keep sofas and televisions away from shorter walls of long living rooms to avoid a bowling alley effect. Double sofas, vertical shelves, and L-shaped sectionals can balance a long living room's shape.

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"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Of all the rooms in your home, it's likely you spend the most time relaxing with family, welcoming ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." So much life happens in the living room—gathering with family, entertaining friends, welcoming ...

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 ...

In the last few years, living rooms have taken on an increased role in our comfort at home. As a hub to gather with family and friends, a neutral, airy tones have long dominated their interior ...

With 20 years of experience under her belt, Nichole has used her background in homebuilder marketing and building product manufacturing to help people understand the design and construction process, ...