Not all living rooms are winners. Some of them have too many doors, an off-center fireplace, and other awkward layout problems. However, don't give up on these spaces—interior designers run into ...

overhead view of man sitting in accent chair in cluttered living room - Charles Eshelman/Getty Images Curating the perfect living room layout is a balance between functionality and visual aesthetics.

If you’re feeling stumped on how to create a functional layout for your family room that checks all the boxes (watching TV, storing toys and games, comfortable-yet-stylish seating) while maintaining ...