Courtesy of Brianna Untener The designer said I should keep my wall color the same My entire apartment is just 649 square feet, with an open-space concept between the kitchen and living room.

'Remember, the best design is one that feels right for you and your household.' The living room layout rules interior designers always follow are used by the experts for a reason.

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This modern living room was designed by Laetitia Laurent, interior designer for Laure Nell Interiors. “The key to a successful mid-century modern look lies in striking an interesting balance ...

“DESIGNING A ROOM is like putting a puzzle together,” Paul Corrie, an interior designer in Washington, D.C., told me. Despite my having interviewed dozens of design wizards as a journalist, my ...

Susannah Watts, owner and lead designer at Swatts & Co Design Studio in Grand Rapids, Michigan, echoes the sentiment that an outdated space can be spruced up with new living room design ideas ...

We asked interior designers which living-room trends totally missed the mark this year and likely won't be around in 2024. Here's what they said.

When hanging art over a sofa, whether it’s for a large piece or a gallery wall, the designer says art should never exceed ten inches from the back of the sofa. “Usually the sweet spot is eight ...

Layouts that thwart conversation. Furniture that’s too chunky. Rugs that are too runty. Design pros share the living-room decor mistakes they see most often and how to steer clear.