In this Living Like LK episode, I’m giving Addison a virtual living room makeover and walking you through how I think about solving an “awkward” space—especially when it’s long, narrow, dark, and has a hallway cutting right through it. The biggest shift is stopping the idea that this has to function as one big room. Instead, I map out a clear footpath first (because our brains don’t love vagueness), then I treat the space like three zones: the fireplace/TV hangout area, the faux hallway/transitional road, and the window side as a flex zone. From there, I build a cozy “skeleton” for the fireplace zone: move seating out of the walkway, bring it closer (cozy on purpose), drop the TV to a comfortable eyeline, and ground the wall with a larger media unit. I also layer in the stuff that actually makes a room feel curated and personal—thriftable textures, books, baskets, plants, and better lighting like sconces (battery bulbs are your friend), a floor lamp, and a warm little lamp moment on the credenza. Then I turn to the big window: I suggest going higher and wider with drapes (wall-to-wall, up to the ceiling), plus ideas like a built-in bench for storage, a daybed, a conversation/game table area, or even a dining setup. The goal is simple: define the “roads,” design within the zones, and make the whole room feel warm, intentional, and livable.