Wandering around Home Depot until inspiration strikes is a terrible idea. If you've got a loose idea for a redesign, re-arrangement, or physical improvement to your house, apartment, or even a dorm ...

You're looking at rearranging your living room and just staring at the standard pieces: a sofa, a couple of chairs, and maybe a coffee table. How many ways are there to lay those out within a space?

Avoid common living room design pitfalls like single overhead lighting, single-function layouts, and overuse of the same materials. Instead, embrace layered lighting, create functional zones, and mix ...