The living room is the room that makes or breaks a home sale. According to NAR's 2025 Profile of Home Staging, roughly 37% of ...

There's no one-size-fits-all living room formula. You can't just choose a sofa, two chairs, and a coffee table and call it a day. The best living room layout is designed to fit your specific space and ...

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A vast multi-purpose space in the center of the home that’s designed to bring the family together, the great room was a popular feature in luxury suburban homes built in America in the 1990s through ...

The Homes & Gardens Library is a definitive collection of design rules and timeless explainers. From how to choose a sofa to the principles of layout, each entry blends editorial authority, expert ...

The primary bedroom in this 1965 home—built by Ira Johnson, an understudy of famed architect William Cody—features an indented wall, which was part of the original space. The nook begs for special ...

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In the world of luxury home design, trends come and go, but some architectural elements never truly disappear, they simply evolve. One such element making a bold comeback in 2025 is the great room.

The role of rugs. These are another way to define and divide a space, designers say. If a great room doesn’t have carpeting, and many don’t, area rugs are great way to unify a seating area. Even if ...