Long, narrow living rooms (or family rooms) can be a chore to lay out and decorate, not to mention live in. Nobody wants to feel like they're entertaining in a train carriage or watching TV in a ...

Creating a full-surround sofa layout might be your best bet. It starts by placing sofas—or a U-shaped sectional—flush against three walls of the living room. This inherently makes the space ...

Developing a strategy for how to approach a long and narrow living room is the best way to ensure you get the perfect layout. Placing furniture around permanent features such as doorways, windows, and ...

Decorating a rectangular living room can pose several design dilemmas. Despite the fact you have more space to play with, you've got to avoid the 'corridor' effect and work out the best place to put ...