"Using room dividers for TV spaces is clever because it optimizes space, enhances privacy, and improves the viewing experience," says architect and interior designer, Camille Hermand.

But the flip side of these floor plans is that in a small space, you’re often forced to cook, sleep, eat and relax in one room. That can be a blessing and a curse.

Interior designers recommend room dividers (including screens, curtains, and bookcases) from brands like Urban Outfitters, Safavieh, CB2, Crate & Barrel, Ikea, World Market, and more.

From vertical blinds and futons to bare floors and empty bookshelves, here are some things an interior designer would never have in her living room.

I had an interior designer look at the living room of my home and share design tips for making it look stylish and feel more cozy and cohesive.

Home design: Room dividers conquer too-open spaces Left, Ikea's Riser room divider appeals to modern tastes; Screen Gems' rustic Nantucket room divider comes in six colors.

From vertical blinds and futons to bare floors and empty bookshelves, here are some things an interior designer would never have in her living room.

"Tell me what freestanding furniture has ever done to wrong you," the interior designer says in a viral clip online.

Open-plan living, working and cooking spaces might be the order of the day in interior design, but we all still need a separate place to retreat to – especially now that more of us are working ...

From hanging art too high to choosing the wrong size furniture, here are the biggest living room mistakes interior designers notice.