Defined by minimalist design and natural materials, the Japandi style makes for a calming living room setting, as exemplified in our lookbook of 10 elegant living rooms that adopt the style.

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A penthouse and communal rooftop terrace are on the upper floors. Note Design Studio set out to create living spaces with a "hotel ambiance" and plenty of room for entertaining guests.

And in the living room particularly, the challenge can feel amplified. After all, it’s a space meant to convene with loved ones, host guests, and sprawl out for movie nights.

For instance, when designing an apartment on the Upper West Side, “the living room needed to be a media center, a library and an entertaining space,” Ms. Robinson said.

Whether you live in a sprawling house or a one-bedroom apartment, the living room is always going to be a hub of activity in the home — a place to lounge, nap, entertain and watch TV. So it ...

Whether you live in a sprawling house or a one-bedroom apartment, the living room is always going to be a hub of activity in the home — a place to lounge, nap, entertain and watch TV. So it ...