Home design has become more casual in the last several generations. But even though fewer homeowners are setting aside space solely for entertaining, the formal living room is making a comeback. Where ...

At first glance, living room design can be rather straightforward: Bring in a sofa, a few armchairs, a side table or two, maybe an ottoman or coffee table, and you're good to go. But if you ask any of ...

It used to be that practically every home had a living room. You could make a fair guess about what it would contain, too, without having seen it — a sofa, a couple of upholstered chairs, a coffee ...

The formal living room is an elegant space for entertaining, often filled with high-end furniture, artwork and lighting to create a welcoming first impression. Your grandma's house—with plastic sofa ...