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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Jennifer Ebert

Anne Hathaway's living room furniture is a masterclass in 'conversational seating' – her method could transform how you socialize, say designers

Anne Hathaway.

Practicality is key for the living room, and the layout you select should not only be able to accommodate your lifestyle but enhance it. Inspiration on how to master this layout comes from Anne Hathaway's living room – the product of Pamela Shamshiri, the co-founder of Los Angeles-based Studio Shamshiri. The design firm first shared the room in 2019, but as we look toward 2025, the layout is just as impactful.

The Devil Wears Prada actress and her husband, jewelry designer Adam Shulman, have perfected a clever living room seating arrangement in their chalet-style residence in California. It epitomizes a 'conversational seating' method that, top designers say, is the perfect example of how to maximize your floorplan.

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