living room
noun
1
: a room in a residence used for the common social activities of the occupants
2
: lebensraum
called also living space
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As best practice, these features should be reserved for larger spaces, like a big entrance hall or an expansive living room.
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
From furniture scale to curtain length, small decisions can subtly influence whether a living room feels intuitive and inviting—or oddly off.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Bids on a 1977 vintage poster featuring a red Apple that hung in Jobs family’s living room top $16,600, the auction site shows.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The one or two-bedroom floor plans come with full kitchens with appliances, spacious living rooms, and large bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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Timothy Dale, The Spruce, 15 Jan. 2026
From furniture scale to curtain length, small decisions can subtly influence whether a living room feels intuitive and inviting—or oddly off.
—Angelika Pokovba, Martha Stewart, 14 Jan. 2026
Bids on a 1977 vintage poster featuring a red Apple that hung in Jobs family’s living room top $16,600, the auction site shows.
—Queenie Wong, Los Angeles Times, 13 Jan. 2026
The one or two-bedroom floor plans come with full kitchens with appliances, spacious living rooms, and large bathrooms with deep soaking tubs.
—Sara Liss, Condé Nast Traveler, 12 Jan. 2026
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“Living room.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/living%20room. Accessed 15 Jan. 2026.
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