Formal living rooms became popular in the early 1900s. These days, many people find having both a formal and informal living room to be excessive, leaving them wondering what to do with two living rooms. Rather than furnishing two living room areas in your home that serve a similar purpose, it may be time to transform one of your living rooms into a more functional space for your family. Learn which living room you should repurpose — the family room or living room — and gather some ideas about how to transform your living space into a room that suits you better!

Working from home certainly has its perks: clock in wearing sweatpants, skip your commute and throw in a load of laundry at lunchtime. But remote work also has its downsides. From increasing feelings of isolation to having difficulty shutting work off at a decent hour, remote workers are burned out from working where they live.

Your home should feel like a personal sanctuary. Your space should make you feel safe, relaxed, and at peace. But when your home is cluttered, disorganized, or downright dreary, it can have a major effect on your mental health. Research shows that folks who live in a cluttered, dirty home tend to feel more stressed, anxious, and overwhelmed compared to those who live in a clean and organized space. Moreover, a lack of natural light and fresh air can also contribute to feelings of sadness and lethargy.

The Montessori method has become an increasingly popular choice for parents wanting to promote an independent, gentle, positive learning environment for their little ones. Are you dreaming of bringing the principles of Montessori into your home? Start by creating a Montessori-inspired bedroom for your child! Learn what elements to incorporate into your little one’s bedroom and how to set up their space for success for years to come.

Meet Genevieve. She used CORT furniture rental twice while studying acting in Los Angeles. When Genevieve moved from New Zealand to Los Angeles, California to study acting, she wanted to fully immerse herself in U.S. culture. While she knew she would love taking a full load of classes each semester, she didn’t expect the hardships of moving three times within two years. To help her feel a little more settled, Genevieve called on CORT to deliver furniture for her three-bedroom apartment, where she and two roommates split the cost of furniture rental. Being on a student visa, Genevieve isn’t quite sure what months following graduation will look like, but she knows she can count on CORT whether she stays in the U.S. or returns to New Zealand. See how CORT helped Genevieve fully embrace her study abroad experience in the United States.

Meet Andrew. He’s a professional hockey player who rents furniture from CORT every season. Andrew is no stranger to living in different cities every year. He moved away from home at sixteen to pursue his professional hockey career and has been on the move ever since. He spends his summers at home in Canada, training. When hockey season begins, Andrew moves to his assigned team’s city for six months while he plays. Moving from city to city allows Andrew to stay focused on playing at his maximum potential, but can also feel like he’s living out of a suitcase. In an effort to feel more settled, Andrew uses CORT to furnish his short-term apartment. That way, when he steps into his apartment after being on the road playing in cities across the U.S. and Canada, he feels right at home.