In small living room design, the goal is to create a central gathering area as well as at least one intimate area, says Frank Ponterio of Frank Ponterio Interiors in Chicago.

1. Room Size and Viewing Distance The first thing to consider when picking a TV is the size of your living room and the distance from your seating area to the screen. TVs are measured diagonally ...

Setting a TV up too far away from the main seating area will leave you squinting to see the action. But of all the ill-advised spots for a TV to spend its days, none are more egregious than the ...

The living room used to be considered a formal entertaining space — a room filled with fine furniture that was largely off-limits until the company arrived. But we’ve come a long way.