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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 ...

If you’ve ever bought a lamp on a whim and brought it home only to discover it’s all wrong — the height, the width, the footprint, the shade dimensions — you’re not alone. While they’re seemingly an ...

A living room has to accommodate a lot. It needs to be a quiet theater for TV viewing and a conversation hub, as well as a ...

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Lighting can be so incredibly tricky. Which is why we were not surprised when we got this query from a faithful follower: What are the design rules for choosing the size of a lamp? Are there different ...

Formal living rooms aren’t over yet—designers share which styles feel dated and how to bring in a fresh, modern feel without ...