But some terms cause more confusion than clarity, such as “family room” and “den.” Aren’t those just synonyms for “living room”? Not exactly. Here’s what these names mean.

Designing a space from scratch requires a lot of forethought and attention to detail. New Orleans interior designer Louis J.

Kristen Pawlak, owner and interior designer at KP Designs/Decorating Den Interiors ... The inspiration for the living room of this Highlands home began with a velvet green sofa.

The living room? The family room? The den? The great room? The sitting room? The parlor? The answer depends on a number of factors, including where the home is located, its size, when it was built ...

Whether it’s called a living room, family room ... Kristen Pawlak of KP Designs/Decorating Den Interiors designed the following Louisville-area living rooms to help different homeowners attain ...

Nobody wants to spend time in a dated den, but transforming a space into ... there is a little bit for every budget on this list of living room remodels. A bulky old fireplace is a common ...

When Ms. Jung designed a living room with a leftover alcove, she closed the awkward space with bookcases, including one that functions as a secret door leading to a private listening den for a ...

Kristen Pawlak, owner and interior designer at KP Designs/Decorating Den Interiors ... shades of green in the powder room wallpaper, which is visible from the living room. The overall look ...