Family room vs living room – what's the difference and why you might want to have both

Three living and family rooms.

Weighing up the pros and cons of a family room vs a living room in your home? – or perhaps you’re wondering what the differences are so you can choose between them, or instead opt to have both of them.

In essence, the question is whether to make your living room ideas more or less formal, and the solution for every home will depend on your lifestyle as well as your preference for creating separate spaces for entertaining.