Small living areas do not fail because they are small. They fail when too much is asked of the room without enough thought given to scale, movement, and restraint. A

Small rooms rarely fail because of their square footage alone. More often, they feel cramped because light is poorly distributed, furniture blocks sightlines, or

<p>A well-designed living room should feel open, comfortable, and ready for real life. That can be a challenge when the same space has to handle entertaining,