Your mother and grandmother's living room is a thing of the past, so trash the notion that you need a pristine, formal room used only for special occasions. Today's family and entertainment-oriented lifestyle means that living rooms need to serve a variety of functions, from a hangout place for teens to a place for eating, studying, reading, and working. Make each room of your home useful on an everyday basis. Our video should give you some inspiration to break out of the formality trap.