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LIVING ROOMS that reflect your style

s a room that accommodates many roles throughout various times of the day — a spot to relax, entertain loved ones, enjoy casual mealtimes and even act as an office — it’s essential that this multifunctional hub strikes a balance between work and downtime. Whether you’re living in a rental, have grand proportions or a pocket of space, you’ll find the success to any hard-working design begins with the bones of the room itself. Spend some time carefully planning and measuring your furniture layout to ensure everything fits, considering that space between permits traffic flow, before turning your attention to the fun bits. If your room demands multiple functions,

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