Case Studies-Living Without Living Rooms for Guardian Report

Living rooms – once central to the majority of households – are becoming less common, especially within rental properties. According to new research, nearly a third of the homes recently advertised on flat-sharing website SpareRoom now have no living room – with many landlords turning communal space into an additional bedroom. Some homeowners, too, are choosing to forgo a lounge and socialising in the kitchen instead, for example. With this in mind, we want to hear from those who have experienced living without a living room. How does this alter the household dynamic? Is it a good way to save money and make the most of limited space – or do you miss out on having shared experiences in the home? Tell us about it below.