So I think its kinda wild how ppl are just chillin w/out a living room anymore 
. Like, I get it, spaces r bein repurposed 4 other things, but sometimes u just need somethin to relax in, right? 
A living room is like the heartbeat of a home, u know? It's where ppl gather, chat, & make memories 
. And yeah, tech's changed the game 
, but that doesn't mean we gotta sacrifice our social lives 
.I was lookin at this diagram (drawn with ASCII art) that shows how spaces r bein used nowadays...
_______/___________\
| | |
| Kitchen | Bedroom |
|_________|_________|
| |
| Hallway |
_______/___________
It's like, the kitchen's become the social hub
, but what about when u need some chill time? 
I think architects & designers should focus on creatin spaces that r functional 4 different lifestyles
. Like, open-plan spaces can b layered w/ texture, lighting, etc... 
to create natural gathering points .Anywayz, I think havin a living room is still essential for many ppl
. It's where we connect, relax, & be ourselves .