Living Room Furniture Blog UK – Modern Sofas, TV Units, Coffee Tables & Storage Ideas

May 21, 2016

5 Tips To Create A Mid Century Modern Furniture Design

All fashion trends tend to come back sooner or later and so do the trends in furniture . These days one of the most popular decors that’s hitting it big is the vintage modern furniture design. It appeared in the first half of the 20th century and has never really gotten out of trend. What makes it so special? Mid-century modern furniture is all about clean lines, minimalism and lack of embellishments of all kinds. It’s simple, often with curved lines, and all in all looks just posh. Here are a few ideas on how to use vintage chairs ,tables and other antiques in the design of your home. Always remember about the colors Mid-century modern furniture designers have often used subtle neutral tones and a darker palette than those of modern times. There may also be quite a few accent colors that are saturated and bright. All this gives you the opportunity to experiment with vintage furniture in a modern setting. Just remember the golden 60-30-10 rule. Which means that your room needs to have 60% of the color that is the most dominant, 30% of any secondary color you choose, and only 10% of some bright saturated color that is used as...

May 21, 2016

5 Modern Vintage Décor Ideas For Your Home

As far as décor trends go – nothing is impossible. So why not try mixing modern furniture with the classy vintage style? There is so much that can go wrong in such a weird partnership of styles, so you need to consider different aspects: color, material, placing in the room. Modern vintage décor can incorporate vintage-looking sofas and modern chairs with minimalistic tables. There are no limits! Here are a few things you should keep in mind when creating a modern vintage home décor. Think about your modern vintage décor theme Yes, that’s the very first thing you should do because vintage is a very wide term and includes various styles and different designs. Even the color palettes will be different depending on what you choose – the crazy colorful 70s with their retro-feel or the chaotic 50s with kitchy furniture items. Decorating your bedroom in a vintage style will be much easier once you figure out which era you want to use. Use antique and vintage furniture to create a focal point In fact, this should be done in every room no matter what style you choose. Vintage furniture is great because it always looks special and unique in a way, so making your living...

May 21, 2016

5 Unique Design Ideas For Your Studio Apartment

Decorating a small space is always a challenge and requires a lot of planning. You need to think about space-saving options so your choice of furniture is a little bit limited, but there are also a lot of experimental furniture pieces you can use. Studio apartment design ideas are always unique and you will definitely end up living in a very cozy and comfortable place. Here are 5 ideas for decorating beautiful studio apartments. Forget about wardrobes Even the most elegant wardrobes use a lot of space, and when you don’t have a lot of it – every meter counts. Drop the idea of buying a fancy wardrobe and go for alternative storages like crates and clothes railings (). They can store the same amount of clothes as wardrobes and you can easily hide them behind curtains. Also think about using the space of walls and ceiling. Add some pegs and hooks to hang accessories and other things. Use the space around and under your bed A storage bed can become a real life savior when it comes to studio apartment decorating. With this bed you’ll have additional space to store things out of your sight. You can also raise the bed you already have...

May 13, 2016

Children’s Storage Furniture for Playrooms

A smart storage system in your children’s playroom will save you a lot of time and energy and will teach the little ones the importance of keeping the room tidy. But an uncluttered playroom seems more like a dream. So how do you make it come true? Here are some awesome children’s storage furniture ideas that will keep the clutter away forever. Wall storing shelves Finding the balance between having fun and keeping a clean space can be a challenge in your kids’ playroom. Before you know it, you can find yourself picking up toys from every corner of the room with no space to store them. Avoid that by using every available inch in the room. Install shelves on the wall to keep the floor clean. You can store their crayons and pencils together with different colored toys, within reach. You can also use the shelves as a support for all kind of storage bins. This way, you will have a much better control on how you organize the space. Tip: if you have many transparent bins, and you do not like them on display, hide them behind some beautiful curtains. Canvas wardrobes Sure, you may not imagine a wardrobe in the playroom, but...

May 13, 2016

5 Best Urban Loft Furniture Tips

Nowadays, the urban loft style has become a real hit. What makes it so appealing to live in an industrial-esque space with almost no furniture? The answer is quite easy – most of modern day movie and TV show characters live in apartments surrounded by chic urban loft furniture. It just looks and feels so cool! Especially when it’s the main hero who is living like that. Here are a few tips on how to create your own urban loft design. Go for the industrial feel It’s all about leaving pipelines bare and exposing the ductwork, which altogether is reminiscent of a warehouse look. After all, this is where the urban loft design originally came from. If bare pipelines are a bit too much for you, paint them brown, black, or use some kind of metallic color to make it look more stylish. Everything should be in the open Forget about conventional wardrobes of all kinds, this is the time when everything should be out in the open. Try purchasing some of the clothes storage s where you can hang your stuff for everyone to see. Yet, you don’t have to put all your clothes out there – just some, arranged stylishly by color or...

May 12, 2016

Compact Furniture for small apartments

Corner furniture units are growing more and more popular as they can easily fit into any design scheme, come in different colors and materials, and can help you save a lot of space. You can also create original living room and bedroom designs using corners of the rooms that usually go to waste with all the extra space they have. You can use corner cabinets, TV stands and even computer desks! Here a few simple corner furniture solutions to get you started. Corner sofa is a must-have If you don’t have much space in your living room, corner sofa is the best choice you can make. It can accommodate a lot more people than the usual sofa (up to 7) and it also gives a room a really comfortable and cozy feel. Just mind that corner sofas are great in general, but may not fit the shape of the room you have, so it’s good to consider all the measurements beforehand. TV stand – the #1 of all corner furniture solutions It’s time to ditch the old-fashioned rectangular TV stand and go for a modern-looking corner version. Corner furniture for bedroom is certainly versatile, but corner TV stands are probably the most functional of...

May 5, 2016

Guest Beds: Cheap Beds Solutions

contemporary living space by R&S Clei and Pierluigi Colomb There are plenty of alternative beds that are both affordable and stylish. Sometimes, we just need an extra bed in the house. If there is a vacant room, an alternative bed will not hurt at all. They can be really handy if you have those overseas relatives coming to your place. So, as a good host, it is not a bad idea to have alternative beds in the house — especially, if those are cheap bed solutions that will not blow your budget. Plus, who knows — you might just get bored sleeping in the same bed for years. All in all, alternative beds have several advantages as well. Let us list some: More sleeping space for you and your family On many occasions, you will realise that you need extra beds in the house. A family reunion is one of these occasions. So, keep those alternative beds ready and they might turn out be extremely helpful. Something new to the mundane sleeping arrangement What if you want to sleep in a different room, in a different bed? If, for example, you partner is sick, you will want to minimise the chances of getting infected, too. So,...

May 4, 2016

5 Modern Home Design Trends 2016

Each year designers come up with some new trends that vary from ultra-modern to reserved and classical. Some designs are more comfortable than \others and it is for you to decide whether to follow these new trends or to let them be. Nevertheless, it is always interesting to know what modern house design trends are out there, especially if you are planning to do some renovations. It doesn’t hurt to be stylish, right? Here are few ideas that will give you some inspiration. Metal is the new fashion queen It’s really not hard to see why the new metallic trend is getting so big this year. There’s hardly any style that couldn’t benefit from some metallic finishes that will give a fresh and sophisticated look to any design. Gold will add a warming touch to the overall feel of the interior, whereas chrome and silver will add some cool and freshness. This time it’s not only about different metals, but also about mixing them with other materials as well. Eco-friendly modern house design trends Sustainable designs are growing more and more popular. Many people are changing their lifestyles trying to lead healthier lives, this also includes “healthier” home interiors. Think about using some...

May 2, 2016

Moving and Storage Solutions: Tips on Organizing your Stuff

Moving opens so many new opportunities. Are you excited? We hope you are. But, no matter what your feelings about moving are, you want to make the whole process quick and safe. And not only for you but also for all of your possessions. Here, we offer you moving and storage solutions, which will allow you to enjoy the process. You just have to consider our tips on organizing your stuff ! Organize Quite surprisingly, we advise you to start choosing moving and storage solutions with … a paper folder. Everything in your moving process should be organized carefully. Make a checklist of every item you are going to move. One more checklist should contain people and organisations to notify before you move. Clothes Moving and Storage Solutions Although boxes are considered the moving 'classics,' it is better to store clothes in bags. Do not try to fill the entire bag, because your things can get rumpled. Put all the hangers in a separate box. The main rule of packing clothes is to sort them. If you pack shirts, then gather them all together, and put a whole bunch in a bag. You can do the same with pants, suits, dresses, and blouse s. Try to...

April 30, 2016

5 Easy Shabby Chic Decor Ideas

Shabby chic is one of the most popular styles for home decorating nowadays. Its romantic allure and cute old-fashioned looks give it some special charm that wins the hearts of thousands of people. Hereby we would offer you 5 shabby chic decor ideas for your home. And if your goal is to revamp or redecorate your apartment, these ideas would help you make your home more stylish and chic. So how to decorate shabby chic style? Shabby Chic Decor Ideas implementation It may seem that the only style that may go with shabby chic is Provence that is often referred to as French shabby chic, but that is not true. Shabby chic decorative elements may combine perfectly with various contemporary and classic styles to give them a fresh twist. There is another common belief that only a living room, kitchen or bedroom can be redone using shabby chic décor ideas, kitchen or bedroom, which is untrue as well. For example check out our 3 Types Of Hallway Furniture With Shabby Chic for some additional inspiration. Distressed furniture Shabby chic being one of the most demanded styles is still one of the easiest, and you can get shabby chic decor on a budget. Still, it raises...