Living Room10 min read
Living Room Layouts That Work in Real Life
Conversation groupings, TV walls, and traffic lanes—layouts for apartments, open plans, and family rooms.
By Jordan Ellis
Senior Style Writer
Jordan Ellis
Chicago, IL
Jordan writes for homeowners who want their space to feel considered, not staged for Instagram. With a background in residential staging and small-space design, he focuses on layout, lighting, and the mix of high and low that makes American homes feel personal. He lives in Chicago with too many bookshelves and exactly the right number of floor lamps.
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Home Office8 min read
Home Office Furniture for Hybrid Work Weeks
Two days in office, three at home—furniture that supports focus without turning your guest room into a cubicle farm.
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Lighting8 min read
Layered Lighting Plans That Make Furniture Look Better
Ambient, task, and accent light change how wood, fabric, and metal read after sunset.
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Mid-Century Modern Without the Cliche
Walnut and tapered legs still work—if you edit the Eames poster energy and focus on comfort.
By Jordan Ellis
Living Room6 min read
Accent Chairs That Earn Their Spot
Sculptural doesn’t have to mean unusable. Pick accent chairs people will actually sit in.
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