Living spaces
Arrange seating around an off-center fireplace
An off-center fireplace can belong to a comfortable seating arrangement without forcing the room into symmetry.
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Work with a living room that has too many doorways
Map the routes between doors, then use the remaining space for a complete seating group.
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Make a dark sofa feel at home in a light room
Connect a dark sofa to a bright room through proportion, repeated accents, and the surfaces around it.
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Use an ottoman as the center of a seating group
An ottoman can soften the center of a room, but drinks, feet, and storage need a workable arrangement.
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Build a living room palette from one patterned piece
Let one patterned rug, chair, or cushion guide a room's colors without reproducing every shade everywhere.
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Give an empty corner a clear purpose
An empty corner can remain empty, or become one useful place instead of a collection of leftover objects.
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Choose curtains for a living room with large windows
Choose living-room curtains by how the windows operate, how the room is used, and where the fabric will rest.
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Fit a book collection into a living room layout
Make room for a substantial book collection while keeping the sofa, windows, and doorways usable.
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Keep a small living room ready for overnight guests
A living room can host an overnight guest without becoming a permanent bedroom.
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