Katy French shares smart, removable hacks to create a colorful, cozy living room that renters and design lovers will adore.

So, Ms. Bowman, who has since started her own firm, Cece Bowman Interiors, incorporated only some of the items, like abstract ...

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 ...