A living room has to accommodate a lot. It needs to be a quiet theater for TV viewing and a conversation hub, as well as a spot to lounge or read. Faced with all the roles that a living room has to ...

Sometimes, a messy-looking living room isn't because of the furniture, rugs, or throw blankets, but the fault of the fireplace mantel. This small but central place can easily become a catch-all for ...

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