Sofas and rugs carry most of the visual weight in a living room. When they don’t work together, the whole room feels slightly ...

INTERIOR DESIGN experts love to say there are no rules in the decorating process, citing increasingly popular anything-goes aesthetics. But ask a design pro about living room rugs and suddenly they’re ...

Choosing a living room rug that matches or complements your furniture or wall colors can create cohesion in the space. Layering rugs or using rugs with patterns can add visual interest and help define ...

If you don’t have room for a 10-foot sofa or giant media console, you’re not alone. Those of us who dwell in an apartment or urban neighborhood frequently find that space is at a premium. If this ...

1. Can a rug make my small room look bigger? Yes. Get the largest rug possible so it defines the room as one big, inviting space. Optimally, the visible perimeter of floor is no wider than 8 or 9 ...

If a small living room is cramping your style and has become a place in your home that really isn’t utilized, there are some design tips and tricks to make even the smallest of rooms seem larger. From ...

Pennsylvania homes carry a special warmth that comes from mixing history with everyday comfort. Living rooms across the state ...

In the small, funky, and, occasionally, challenging spaces featured in AT’s House Tours, there are countless creative takes ...

“Your living room rug is too small,” she said. “No, it’s not,” I said. “Yes, it is.” “So what if it is? I’m not getting rid of it.” We fight like sisters, my friend Susan and I. We disagree on just ...

When it comes to decorating a space, excitement could cause you to purchase far more than you need. Decorating a small space, such as a petite living room, means narrowing down things you need and ...

A living room can feel snug and inviting one week and strangely cramped the next, even when you have not moved a single wall.