Ellen DeGeneres' and Portia de Rossi's stunning former Cotswolds home has given us so much inspiration over the years. The couple has always embraced the natural materials and farmhouse aesthetic to create really intentional spaces, like this cozy living room that's just made for conversation.
But as easy as Ellen DeGeneres makes her conversational seating look, there is an art to getting living room seating ideas just right. Jacob Smith, interior and lighting designer at Florida-based Residence Supply, says: 'A living room can look beautiful on paper but still feel awkward if the seating isn’t planned around conversation. When I’m laying out a space, I start with one simple rule: the seats should face people. That usually involves creating a U-shape or circle, rather than a straight line with your furniture.'
