JACKSON, Mo. -- Great rooms have come and gone in popularity through the years. Recently more builders have returned to this combined usage area. White vinyl siding, a covered front porch and an ...

You're looking at rearranging your living room and just staring at the standard pieces: a sofa, a couple of chairs, and maybe a coffee table. How many ways are there to lay those out within a space?

Not all living rooms are winners. Some of them have too many doors, an off-center fireplace, and other awkward layout problems. However, don't give up on these spaces—interior designers run into ...

The Homes & Gardens Library is a definitive collection of design rules and timeless explainers. From how to choose a sofa to the principles of layout, each entry blends editorial authority, expert ...

The living room is one of the most frequently used spaces in a home, which means one thing: It needs to be beautiful and functional. A successful room layout is the key to achieving both. In the past, ...