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 ...

Home design has become more casual in the last several generations. But even though fewer homeowners are setting aside space solely for entertaining, the formal living room is making a comeback. Where ...

“A formal living room is typically an underused space in a home, but this one gets used by the family daily,” says interior designer Lindsay Tarquinio, who enhanced the room’s architecture with one-of ...

The way we arrange our living spaces has a profound effect on how we experience our home — and how we connect with those who share it. But some once-beloved layouts have aged out of relevance, leaving ...