At first glance, living room design can be rather straightforward: Bring in a sofa, a few armchairs, a side table or two, maybe an ottoman or coffee table, and you're good to go. But if you ask any of ...

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 ...

"Call us old-fashioned, but we love a formal living room," say Anna Still and Marguerite Johnson of Still Johnson Interiors. "Some people lament having a room that typically is used less often than ...

While you might spend a lot of time in your living or family room, formal living rooms can get neglected. Here's one myth to avoid about using your living room.

Transitional style is a blend of traditional and modern elements to create a warm, inviting, and timeless feel. Transitional-style living rooms are comfortable, cohesive, and stylish in an understated ...

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 ...

If you're house-hunting or thinking of ways to modernize your current home, odds are there's a lot of focus on the living room. Formal living rooms have offered a pleasant, elegant touch to homes over ...