Anatomy of the Great Room: 5 ways to get the most important room in the house right

Design is about more than paint colors and pretty accessories. The layout of a space can change the feel and function of it. Thoughtfully placing furniture and décor pieces will make your home a place you want to be. Liz Powell shares the five things to do to make your great room functional and flawless. She always adds a rug to a room, regardless of whether or not there is carpet. Her trick is to go shag if the carpet is flat, and vice versa.