Designers reveal the 5 furniture items you don't need in your living room – remove them to reclaim space

A white corner sofa with piles of pastel cushions on it, a wooden coffee table in front.

Living rooms need to do a lot in our homes – they are a hub for family movie nights, mornings spent relaxing with a coffee, hosting friends, and so much more. 

As a result, we often cram our living rooms full of everything possible so that they cater to every event and every hobby. However, this is leaving our living rooms cramped and dysfunctional, designers warn.