7 Stylish New Living Rooms Made for Hanging Out

Cozy layouts, layered seating and warm details create spaces for conversation, games and downtime

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Eight minimalist living rooms where less is more

On the heels of Dezeen's 2026 interiors trend report that forecast "intelligent restraint" in the year ahead, our latest lookbook spotlights pared-back living spaces.

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Colonel John Tysowski, Cobbler Mountain Farm, Delaplane, Virginia. Dining room, living room and fireplace ca. 1920-ca. 1950.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.

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https://www.loc.gov/item/2019679995/

Colonel John Tysowski, Cobbler Mountain Farm, Delaplane, Virginia. Living room II ca. 1920-ca. 1950.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.

#JohnTysowski #CobblerMountainFarm #Delaplane #Virginia #Horydczak #Theodor #Livingrooms #UnitedStates #Virginia #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019679994/

Colonel John Tysowski, Cobbler Mountain Farm, Delaplane, Virginia. Living room I ca. 1920-ca. 1950.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.

#JohnTysowski #CobblerMountainFarm #Delaplane #Virginia #Horydczak #Theodor #American #Livingrooms #UnitedStates #Virginia #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019679993/

Many interior designers are returning to the '70/30 rule' and for some, it's a game changer

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George Moss houses. Living room in George Moss house ca. 1920-ca. 1950.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.

#GeorgeMoss #Horydczak #Theodor #Houses #Livingrooms #UnitedStates #WashingtonRegion #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019678557/

George Moss houses. George Moss house at 300 Revera Pl., Maryland V ca. 1920-ca. 1950.
Horydczak, Theodor, approximately 1890-1971
1 negative : safety ; 8 x 10 in.

#GeorgeMoss #300ReveraPl #Maryland #Horydczak #Theodor #Houses #Livingrooms #Maryland #UnitedStates #photography

https://www.loc.gov/item/2019678552/