Key Points Use real or faux plants and flowers and new throw pillows to brighten the space. Rearranging furniture, color ...

Small-space dwellers should avoid these at *all* costs.

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 ...

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

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 ...

Did you know that pushing all your furniture against the wall is making your small living room look even smaller? Plus, other ...

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 ...

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 ...

These three homes each have a distinct vibe, but share a common thread: a comfortable, inviting spot to settle in when conditions call for staying put ...