We expect a lot from our living rooms these days – it’s where we chill out, chat, watch TV and, often, eat. The clue is in the name, the living room is the space where we do a lot of our 'living' in the home. But sometimes those different functions can create conflict and stress in the home, which often stems from the layout.
For example, do you position your seating facing each other for easy conversation, or facing the TV? How do you ensure everyone has somewhere to put their cup of tea - slash - glass of wine? That coffee table stranded in the middle of the room can be a long way to reach.
