In the market for living room furnishings? Whether you’re seeking to refresh your space with a new couch or starting from scratch, our comprehensive guide has got you covered.
While they say the kitchen is the heart of the home, let’s be honest, we all know it’s the living room! We spend a significant amount of time in our lounge area, unwinding, watching TV, and now, possibly even working from home. Therefore, our living room furniture needs to be functional and durable, in addition to looking stylish and fitting our budget. In this guide, we address everything, from choosing a living room furniture style to practical tips on what to consider when purchasing your pieces.
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What Type of Living Room Furniture Do You Require?
The key essentials for most living rooms are seating options – our guide to the best sofas of the year will assist you in finding stylish, comfortable, and affordable choices. Additionally, you’ll need storage solutions, a designated area for the TV and home technology, as well as occasional tables. Homes that have separate TV rooms or even home theatres can skip certain items on the list. However, for the majority, incorporating all these elements is necessary to create the best living room layout.
What Style of Living Room Furniture Should You Choose?
The rigid formula of a three-piece suite and matching wooden cabinets and coffee tables has given way to a more relaxed approach to assembling a living room furniture ensemble. Contemporary furniture, Mid-century designs, and vintage pieces can all harmonise beautifully. Rather than adhering to a specific era, consider the overall aesthetic. How can you make it work? Instead of sticking to a single furniture range, opt for the same type of wood throughout, perhaps with a standout piece in dark wood or a painted finish while the rest remains light. Also, pay attention to the furniture’s silhouettes. Are curved lines preferable for sofa legs and overall shapes, as well as for side tables and armchairs? Or do the elongated and low profiles of contemporary purchases better suit the room? Repeating colour or material details can also help unify the selection.
How to Select Sofas and Armchairs For Your Living Room?
When choosing upholstered pieces, decide on the sofa and armchair configuration that best suits your space. A corner sofa can help define the seating area in an open-plan living space and incorporating a chaise end creates a coveted relaxation spot.
For added flexibility, consider a pair of sofas that can be arranged at a right angle to foster a sociable arrangement or provide optimal TV viewing angles for everyone. On the other hand, positioning a matching pair of sofas facing each other creates a formal ambiance, ideal for rooms used for frequent entertaining.
For more advice, check out our comprehensive guide on how to choose a sofa.
