It's a common design challenge: a front door that swings open directly into an open-plan living room. Where's the sense of arrival? The moment to decompress. Well, the good news is that when it comes ...

When common areas are connected, a living space becomes more conducive to congregating. "The benefit of open-plan living is that you design your living room, dining room, and kitchen to be your home’s ...

Open-concept living spaces were all the rage at one point, but enthusiasts discovered some problems with the layout. Here's ...

Open living rooms are evolving to allow for balance between easy entertaining and intimate, zoned living. Expansive living rooms aren’t as popular as comfortable, welcoming spaces with an easy flow.

Shelby Vanhoy has been personalizing her North Carolina home since December 2023. She recently decided to break up her open-concept living space with a glass wall. Vanhoy says the space is more ...

If a small living room is cramping your style and has become a place in your home that really isn’t utilized, there are some design tips and tricks to make even the smallest of rooms seem larger. From ...

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 ...

Give your living room a contemporary makeover with a neutral color palette, mixed materials, and simple silhouettes. Clean lines and high-quality finishes are key when it comes to a contemporary ...

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 ...

Design shows are all about tearing down walls and opening up spaces, but what’s wrong with a little more privacy and a little less togetherness? By Ronda Kaysen At some point, the previous owners of ...

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