Put your feet up
From movie nights to the after dinner party, the living room is a vital entertaining space that connects all your living and entertaining areas together and is one of the most used rooms in the house. In design, you need to facilitate flow between other spaces as well as create a functional entertaining and lounge space. This is a room that truly has to be all things to all people.
The perfect living room
Powder
A powder room just off your entertaining area is a must
Space
You need plenty of room for seating
A focal point
It can be an art wall, a fireplace - just please don't let it be a TV
Flow
This is the Grand Central Station of the house, make sure you can make your connection
The perfect living room
Separation
Use design cues to separate your living and dining space for better entertaining. This allows your guests to gather in small groups within the same space.
Bring the outdoors in
You can't have enough glass
Connection
Link your outdoor entertaining area with your indoor
The perfect living room
Focal point
It can be a fireplace, an artwall... just please don't let it be a TV
Space
Plenty of room for seating
Flow
This is the Grand Central Station of your home, make sure you can make your connection
The perfect living room
Chandelier
A great chandelier draws guests to your living room
Clerestory
A narrow, high window allows in natural light while preserving privacy and minimizing glare
Connection
Bring the outdoors in and make your outdoor living an extension of your indoor entertaining space
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