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Open living rooms are going out of style—3 layouts that we're loving instead

Key Points Open living rooms are evolving to allow for balance between easy entertaining and intimate, zoned living.Expansive ...
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Here's How to Create a Foyer in an Open Living Room (Or At Least Mimic the Look and Feel of One)

It's a common design challenge: a front door that swings open directly into an open-plan living room. Where's the sense of arrival? The moment to decompress. Well, the good news is that when it comes ...
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How I Styled an Awkward Open-Concept Living Room Two Ways (I Can't Pick a Fave!)

This article may contain affiliate links that Yahoo and/or the publisher may receive a commission from if you buy a product or service through those links. One of my biggest challenges when I used to ...
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The Living Room Should Be for Living

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 ...
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24 Contemporary Living Room Ideas for a Relaxing Gathering Space

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 ...