Formal living rooms aren’t gone but are evolving into relaxed, multifunctional spaces. Swap formality for cozy layouts, modular furniture, and inviting seating. Update with softer lighting, textured ...

Home design has become more casual in the last several generations. But even though fewer homeowners are setting aside space solely for entertaining, the formal living room is making a comeback. Where ...

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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 ...

"Hearst Magazines and Yahoo may earn commission or revenue on some items through these links." Although open floor plans may be giving way to "broken-concept" layouts, many people—design pros and ...

A modern living room can be many things. Whilst vintage, Scandi or midcentury living rooms have a tangible colour scheme and easily identifiable furniture, modern design is a bit more nebulous. In a ...

The Willa Arlo 5-Piece Velvet Living Room set is on sale at Wayfair for 55% off, and one shopper called it "beautiful and modern." ...

Today, architecture has become - or is in the process of becoming - more flexible and individualistic to accommodate people's diverse lifestyles and spatial needs. With this adaptation, the ...