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Homes & Gardens
Homes & Gardens
Eleanor Richardson

Nate Berkus' simple seating hack just changed the way I arrange my space – it's made my living room feel so much more exciting

Nate Berkus.

One of the most important parts of designing a living room is creating a sense of intimacy. Whether you're working with an open-plan lounge that needs some coziness or a rather narrow living space that feels a little one-dimensional, it's crucial to set up your room with not only different seating styles but multiple seating areas.

While I like to think I'm up to date with all the best living room seating ideas, it was interior designer Nate Berkus who recently reminded me that you can get more creative with a living room layout. Even in a smaller space, I don't need to stick to the sofa opposite sofa with coffee table in the middle formular, especially as my living room sees a lot of socializing, and I would like it to feel more intimate and interesting.

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