Long before social media or screens shaped our interior design, homes were designed for connection. The push for more characterful, warm, inviting interiors over the past few years is an attempt to bring back spaces curated for humans rather than algorithms. All of a sudden, conversational seating layouts are in again.
For inspiration, we're turning to the mid-century period when the 'gossip' seating formation was in its heyday, which takes us to Joanne Woodward and Paul Newman's living room in 1958. A glimpse into the couple's Beverly Hills home shows a relaxed space that's full of personal details. From the gallery wall to the mini home bar, it's casual yet charming.
