Think of your living room lighting like layers of a cake — you need different types to create something truly special. A single overhead light, no matter how bright, just won't cut it.

Entertainment centers go in your living room, bedroom or den and hold a variety of household items. They’re usually designed around supporting a TV with cabinets and shelves for media players ...

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.

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An upscale living room with large glass windows, a long entertainment center, and a large black leather sectional sofa. The front entrance and family room of a cottage in Carlton, Oregon.

Get expert advice on improvements to your home, including design tips, how much you'd expect to pay for a pro and what to ask when hiring experts.

Whether you live in a sprawling house or a one-bedroom apartment, the living room is always going to be a hub of activity in the home — a place to lounge, nap, entertain and watch TV. So it ...

For instance, when designing an apartment on the Upper West Side, “the living room needed to be a media center, a library and an entertaining space,” Ms. Robinson said.

I'm looking to spruce up my living-room decor, so I swung by Walmart and Target to see what the big-box stores had to offer. Here's how they compared.