The greatest feat of smart design is when an itty-bitty apartment's floor plan is transformed into a spacious-feeling home that truly makes you think, "How did they do this?!" In cramped studios and ...

All small homes provide a challenge that requires great design and a bit of compromise. That’s especially true for tiny living rooms, where families spend most of their day, regardless of a cramped ...

If the 2026 goal was to find the best ways to create colorful, clever, bold living rooms within tiny footprints, then mission accomplished. Apartment Therapy's home tours thus far have profiled so ...

In her 610-sq.-ft. home, @shoebox.designs knew choosing right-sized furniture was essential. This small sofa in the living room is only 62 inches wide, but deep enough so there’s no sacrifice on ...

While some find respite in neutral tone, minimalist interiors, others regain their energy in spaces with pizzazz. Enlivened with saturated color, patterned textiles, and eccentric art, some rooms call ...

Geraldine has over a decade of experience writing within the home improvement sector. Additionally, she has unique first-hand renovation experience as the previous owner of a house-flipping business.

When it comes to designing a living room, the element most often overlooked is also the most critical: the lighting. How you light your living space will determine how, and when, you use it. It may ...