Apartment therapy living room

Last August, we moved from Manhattan to Brooklyn, and we quickly fell…

Struggling with how to lay out your living room to maximize form and function? Me too. Whether you live in a small studio or a larger home, furniture arrangement can be tricky, and sometimes thinking outside the box is the way to go! These eight smart living rooms — all from Apartment Therapy house tours this year — have taught me a thing or two about laying out what may be my most used room. Try these tricks for a better flow and use of this space in your home.

Melissa's apartment is full of subtle, tongue-in-cheek cultural references to movies and TV.

How can you make the most important room in your house stand out and impress people? These aesthetic living rooms are the answer!

Emma Jane Palin and her partner, Joshua John Parker, ripped out floors, sanded back floorboards, laid vinyl tiles, painted walls, removed textured wallpaper and much more to transform this rented coach house.

By being intentional with every piece, Rachel and her partner Chris were able to create a home that looks great and is functional.

Most of the items were purchased secondhand or found on the street.

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Through creative layouts and careful decor selection, Kelsey and Luke were able to create a home that's the perfect combination of function and beauty despite the super small size.

The 2022 search for the smallest, coolest real-life spaces around the world is complete! Check out the winner and the top 50 homes.