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

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 ...

Discover the staples of Japanese living room design, plus how to incorporate the spirit of the style throughout your home.

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

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 ...

Transforming your living room into a luxurious space doesn't always require a complete renovation or designer furniture.

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 ...