I Ditched My Living Room Coffee Table and Sectional Sofa

Sudden Inspiration and Determination

It all started when I was chatting with a friend from my former company about reading. She told me she had specifically remodeled her living room for that purpose. Looking at the pictures of her home, I was deeply inspired. It made me think about what kind of living room a modern small family living in the city actually needs. The answer becomes clear once you think it through. However, busy adults rarely have the courage to make changes to make their lives just a little bit better.

But determination is something that comes out of nowhere, without needing any psychological preparation. As soon as I finished the chat, I re-evaluated everything from scratch and started the living room redesign project that very day.

It has been nearly ten years since…