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

January 22, 2016

10 Attractive Bookcase Designs You Will Love

Bookcases do not have to be reserved for storing books only. Quite often, these amazing units can be used as display stands for the variety of different objects — from travel souvenirs to your porcelain collection. This, of course, means that it is possible to furnish any room, including bedroom, living room, and dining room, with a sleek, eye catching bookcase. And here are 10 attractive bookcase designs you will love: White case with bright or thematic background This is one of the best and the simplest ideas for any modern room. Simplistic white bookcase with partitioned boxes will look very unusual with a bright and colourful background. If there are more trinkets than books on the stand, you can also go with an artistic background. Narrow case to display your books Even the narrowest of bookcases can be used to display your books. Simply change the direction and let covers rather than backs face the room. Built-in bookcases for space efficiency Small niches in the room will not suffice for a custom storage unit, but they are usually more than enough for at least one built-in shelf — and what can you possible want if your books are few? Vintage dark wood for an authentic look...

January 22, 2016

10 Creative Storage Chests For Your Home

Storage is one of the common challenges in any home, even if the space is quite large. If you would like to furnish your house with storage units that are not only functional, but also nice to look on, consider going with storage chest. Perfect for hallways and for bedrooms, chests do not only give your storage capacity a boost — they can also serve as stylish and memorable decorative units in any inyerior. And here are 10 creative storage chests to get you started: Astonishing antique designs Antique chests can accessorise any room as long as it features some other vintage elements. This is an amazing addition for a vintage living room because you get a chance to use the piece both as a storage unit and a coffee table. Simpler distressed units A bit simpler idea that has an old look and feel would be to go with a distressed storage chest. These creative storage chests also call for a specific setting, of course. The good news, though, is that you can easily do your own distressing. Unpretentious wooden models A very nice and unobtrusive decoration solution would be to go with simple wooden chest with little decoration. An idea like that works equally...

January 21, 2016

10 Contemporary TV Stand Design Ideas Ideal For Any Home

Any time you are decorating a living room, there are two major furniture units to focus on: a sofa and a TV stand. If you would like the latter one to be especially impressive, pay attention to these 10 contemporary TV stand design ideas, ideal for any home: Light timeless wood shades The major benefit of going with light shades of genuine wood is that this decoration solution will remain time relevant even as flimsy decoration trends go by. This is definitely one of the safest ways to interior decorating. Dark wood stand next to a white wall However, the contrast of dark wood and light walls makes a long lasting impression on your guests, giving your living room a truly designer look. And, of course, the classic combination of white and black is also unlikely to lose its relevance. Shiny glossy solutions High gloss is another impressive example of contemporary TV stands, ideal for any home. Usually made of MDF, these models are available in the variety of colours. Classic ones, like white, taupe, and black, are the most popular ones, though. A stylish mix of high gloss and genuine wood A combination of high gloss and genuine wood might seem strange at the first glance. However,...

January 19, 2016

10 Of The Best Shoe Storage Ideas Picked By Our Editors

Even people who do not have many shoes understand the challenges of storing them neatly. Sometimes, simple hallway furniture can be enough to meet your shoe storage demands; in most cases, though, you will have to use some out of the box thinking. And here are 10 of the best shoe storage ideas picked by our editors: Simple shoe storage cabinet Obviously, if you are furnishing a hallway, the simplest shoe storage cabinet is a nice start. There are many different assemblies and materials to consider, while specially inclined shelves ensure great storage capacity and compact dimensions. Wall moulding for your high heels Wall moulding disguised to match the colour of your hallway wall can be used as shoe hanging racks — a perfect idea for those who would like to keep some of their fanciest high heeled shoes on display. Old cupboards and display stands Do not discard your old furniture quickly — think of customising an old cupboard or a display stand to a shoe storage unit. There are plenty of ways to give new life to old furniture — you can distress it or simply apply a new finish. Rotating stands Another incredibly great idea that will ensure quick and easy access to each shoe...

January 19, 2016

15 Inspiring Wall Shelving For Books Ideas And Designs

Today, fewer and fewer in folio books are kept at home, so the least you can do is to use the books you still have as stylish accessories. Strategical position of a bookcase is the first thing to get you started. There are several ways on how a bookcase can make a statement in the room. Here, however, we would like to draw your attention to the actual models that can decorate your home. Here are 15 inspiring wall shelving for books ideas and designs: Sleek curved designs Snake-like curved shelves (with special hooks to keep the books from falling) is one of the most impressive wall shelving ideas for a modern room. Connections between classic shelves A similar — yet, more classic — effect can be achieved with standard wooden shelves. Simply add connections between them for a more impressive decorative effect. Simple boxes No one says that simple wall boxes are not impressive these days — just choose the books you display strategically and maybe even use a contrasting wood shade. Honeycombs Another incredibly modern idea that can make a statement in a living room or any other room you would like to keep books in. Colourful backgrounds A contrasting colourful background can stylishly highlight simple wall boxes...

January 18, 2016

10 Wood Shades Modern And Cool TV Stands

There are several most eye catching focal points in any given living room. As a rule, a sofa and a TV stand are very important parts of the environment. If you are looking for TV stands that can showcase your sleek contemporary interior, pay attention to these 10 modern and cool TV stands — each of them has what it takes to cheer the room up. Century Wide Glass Top LCD TV Stand In Walnut And Gloss Black Light wood shades for an elegant and unobtrusive look If you are looking for modern and cool TV stands that at the same time feature very time relevant shades, the best thing for you would be to go with light shades of wood. Darker wood as astonishing means of contrasts Dark wood shades are also quite possible — and the major reason to go with something darker is that these stands can create a very impressive contrast with light living room walls. Sleek high gloss stands Another great example on modern and cool TV stands would be to go with high gloss models. Mostly available in neutral, classic shades, such as white, black and taupe, these great models feature memorable look and minimalistic design. Cool stands with LED lighting A lot...

January 16, 2016

Intelligent Small Space Furniture Solutions In Your Home: Dining Room, Living Room and Bedroom

Most people dream of big and spacious houses, but, unfortunately, most modern homes are quite small, so making maximum use of available space becomes an important issue. Small space sets limits to a range of design ideas you can actually implement, plus, it urges you to become extra creative and look for ways of integrating intelligent small space furniture solutions in your home. Here is an overview of functional and practical small space furniture units you will surely find useful: Intelligent small space furniture solutions for dining/kitchen area One thing no dining\kitchen area can do without is a dining table. If your dining space is limited, the furniture units you may opt for are as follows - Extending dining table A small-sized dining table, which can be expended, if you need to accommodate more seaters. Modern extending dining tables feature a variety of extension mechanisms (if you want to learn more about them and choose the one that suits you best, read the following guide). Folding dining table A folding dining table is an extremely compact solution, which can be unfolded and installed when you need it and then folded and put back into its place where it doesn't get in the way. Modern stores will...

January 16, 2016

10 Modern And Cool TV Stands

There are several most eye catching focal points in any given living room. As a rule, a sofa and a TV stand are very important parts of the environment. If you are looking for TV stands that can showcase your sleek contemporary interior, pay attention to these 10 modern and cool TV stands — each of them has what it takes to cheer the room up. Light wood shades for an elegant and unobtrusive look If you are looking for modern and cool TV stands that at the same time feature very time relevant shades, the best thing for you would be to go with light shades of wood. Darker wood as astonishing means of contrasts Dark wood shades are also quite possible — and the major reason to go with something darker is that these stands can create a very impressive contrast with light living room walls. Sleek high gloss stands Another great example on modern and cool TV stands would be to go with high gloss models. Mostly available in neutral, classic shades, such as white, black and taupe, these great models feature memorable look and minimalistic design. Cool stands with LED lighting A lot of high gloss stands come with LED lighting, which is one...

January 16, 2016

10 Fabric Sofas For The Perfect Living Room

A sofa is one of the first things that catches the eye in any living room. Perhaps, one of the most important living room furniture units that can make it welcoming and relaxing, sofa should be chosen carefully and with great attention to detail. Here are 10 fabric sofas for the perfect living room you might want to give some thought to: Stay in trend with gorgeous shades of blue This trend may of course change with the arrival of a new furniture collection, but so far different shades of blue are in the top. A bright and colourful, blue sofa upholstery is easy to integrate into any living room. Give olive green a chance Or, you can also give olive green a chance. A sofa like that will freshen up your living room interior and will not draw too much attention to itself. Get an iconic Chesterfield sofa If you are looking for something classy rather than trendy, nothing will suit you better than Chesterfield designs. These iconic sofa models are perfect virtually for any living room interior — from vintage to modern. Go with timeless leather designs Even though fabric sofas are more affordable, you should still sneak a quick peek at a couple of leather...

January 15, 2016

10 Amazing Ottoman Ideas For A Living Room

Soft furniture is the first thing that makes a living room nice and inviting. While in a small room, a sofa is generally the only soft furniture unit possible, larger rooms allow you to get a little more creative. An ottoman, for example, can become an excellent addition for a living room — no matter which style it is decorated in. Here are 10 amazing ottoman ideas for a living room that might give your interior a totally new look: Prefer a piece with hidden storage First of all, do not let your living room space go to waste (even when the room is large) and look for an ottoman that comes with storage underneath the top cushion. And, some ottomans might even be used as coffee tables on occasion — another creative approach to optimise your space and boost your living room functionality. Re-explore studded designs Ottomans with studs can really compliment Chesterfield style sofa. The most impressive thing about studded designs is that they are not only memorable, but also timeless — that is, they can fit into any decoration setting. Go with a really low ottoman for a modern room In a very modern decoration plan, the best idea you can consider is...