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Discover the latest Living Room Furniture Blog UK inspiration at Furniture in Fashion, your destination for expert advice, modern interior trends and stylish furniture ideas designed for contemporary British homes. Explore inspiring articles featuring modern sofas, elegant coffee tables, practical TV units with storage, stylish living room storage furniture, contemporary sideboards and modern home décor inspiration to help transform every type of lounge space. Whether you are searching for small living room ideas, modern lounge furniture, luxury living room inspiration, affordable living room furniture UK or the latest living room furniture trends, our expert blog guides provide practical styling tips and interior inspiration for every home. Discover beautiful modern living room furniture, space-saving storage solutions, colour trends, layout ideas and contemporary décor inspiration to create a stylish, comfortable and functional living space. Explore the newest living room furniture sale UK trends and interior design ideas with one of the UK’s leading online furniture retailers.

10 Ways To Add Colour To A Living Room
February 24, 2016

10 Ways To Add Colour To A Living Room

If your living room features a monotonous colour palette, and you have been longing for a change for quite some time now, these 10 ways to add colour to a living room may prove really handy. Simply perfect for all-white living rooms, some of these tips are also applicable to other colour palettes. content  uploads  large  schema  tumblr  bright  oak    Get a bold colourful sofa One of the simplest ways to add colour to a living room is to invest in a really bright, colourful sofa. Last year collections have featured a lot of different shades of blue and green — right now, the leftover models will be available at a reduced cost — while these year collections will shift to warmer bright shades. Paint one of your walls bright Painting one of you living room walls (shorter one, of course) in a bright contrasting shade is one of the surest ways to add colour to a living room. Introduce murals https://youtu.be/sw-UBAebBzY     If you would like to get even more creative, go with wall murals. Depending your room dimensions, you can play with various themes and sizes to make your interior one of a kind. Invest into bright wall art Yet another suggestion on how you can make your interior...

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5 Smart Ways To Blend Your Corner TV Units Within Your Scheme
February 24, 2016

5 Smart Ways To Blend Your Corner TV Units Within Your Scheme

Corner TV stands   Some of the best models for a compact living room — or any other room that does not necessary call for TV. First of all, corner units are helpful to finally find some use for the space that is unoccupied. Next, they feature a greater storage capacity, which is also a big plus for any small room. However, corner TV stands leave a little bit less room for imagination when it comes to decorating — for example, painting the wall behind the TV into a brighter shade is usually out of the question. However, some of these smart ways to blend your corner TV units within your scheme will offer a couple of impressive alternatives: Stick to the same material that dominates in the room The key to success while getting any new furniture unit for an already furnished room is to stick to the same material that already dominates in the room. In a nutshell, wooden stands are ideal for living rooms, furnished with wood, high gloss stands — for glossy environment, etc. Sure, you will also have to pay attention to the actual decoration focus — that is, if room interior is modern, traditional, vintage, rustic, etc. Maximise glass elements...

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6 Helpful Suggestions Placing A TV Stand Above Your Fireplace
February 22, 2016

6 Helpful Suggestions Placing A TV Stand Above Your Fireplace

There are certain rooms in the house where we spend most of our waking time in. Living room happens to be one of them, so it is crucial to decorate it in a sleek, stylish manner. With a large room, this is hardly ever the problem; with a small one, though, it usually is. However, with a little bit of imagination, it is always possible to make the most out of your space. A wall fixed TV over the built-in fireplace is a great idea that solves the challenge of limited living room space. And here are some helpful suggestions placing a TV stand above your fireplace: Don't hang it too high First things first — a TV should not hang too high. Ideally, the middle of the screen should be just above your eye level, so consider this in your calculations. Here, it is not important if you are working with a decorative fireplace or an actual one, as long as the piece is not very high. Use frames for a more stylish effect Another helpful suggestion on placing a TV stand above your fireplace is to consider framing the TV. There are plenty of stylish TV framing ideas that will make your...

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10 Ways Of Getting Your Home Ready For This Summer
February 22, 2016

10 Ways Of Getting Your Home Ready For This Summer

With summer just around the corner, it might be the right time to get not only ourselves but also our homes ready. Here are some of the most effective 10 ways of getting your home ready for this summer — you can start with them right away: Check your vents and coming systems By the time you need to turn on your cooling appliances, some of them might prove to be malfunctioned. If you do not want to spend a single day in a hot, stuffy house, check out all of your vents and cooling systems while it is cold. Take a look at your outdoor power sockets At summer, plenty of our household activities are taken outdoors, so checking out if all your power sockets are ready is another nice tip — you will have more than enough time to fix them, if necessary. Get your pool ready Ideally, you should measure your pool water pH balance before your start using it. You can take the sample to any of the local pool stores. On the whole, pool needs the most maintenance in summer, so get it ready. Invest into new outdoor furniture There is nothing better than a cool relaxing summer night outdoors. If you do...

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Indulge in a Shoe Storage Cabinet from Furniture in Fashion
February 20, 2016

Indulge in a Shoe Storage Cabinet from Furniture in Fashion

Even while working on an area as simple as a hallway, it is possible to let you imagination run wild and come up with a decoration plan that will turn your entrance area into a designer masterpiece. In fact, even a simple shoe storage cabinet can offer you an indulging decoration solution for your home. And here are couple more specific ideas on how you can indulge in a shoe storage cabinet from Furniture in Fashion:   Give your hallway a sparkling look with glossy furniture One of the best ideas on how you can indulge in a shoe storage cabinet from Furniture in Fashion is to explore trend high gloss solutions. Until recently, white had been one of the dominant interior decoration colours when it came to high gloss furniture. 2016 collections, however, are going to be characterised by the abundance of colours — red, blue, as well as interior neutral black, taupe, and beige. Re-explore the elegance of genuine wood Another idea on how you can indulge in a shoe storage cabinet from Furniture in Fashion is to re-explore the beauty of natural wood. It is once again at the top of popularity these days, so it is not going to be difficult...

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10 Surprising Facts About Contemporary Glass Coffee Tables
February 19, 2016

10 Surprising Facts About Contemporary Glass Coffee Tables

Coffee tables have been common in our living rooms for decades, but their real history is far more impressive. Here are just some surprising facts about contemporary glaaltss coffee tables, as well as coffee tables in general, you might have never thought about: First coffee tables appeared in Britain Some of the first coffee table models appeared in Britain and gradually became popular all over the Europe, slowly making their way to the States. At the time, the tables were, in fact, used for serving tea and coffee. First models trace back to Victorian era The arrival of first British coffee tables as we know them — low-standing units — are traced back to Victorian era. The inspiration is believed to date back to Japan The inspiration, however, is traced back to Japan. Supposedly, the low standing tables were originally used with an ottoman rather than a sofa. Many coffee tables were designed for the outdoors]   Most of the early coffee tables were used outdoors. Once again, the idea comes from an open Japanese garden. Similar tables are believed to have been used in Ancient Greece According to the historical data, similar table models were used in ancient Greece and Roman Empire. Greeks and Roman used to lie down before...

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A Sleek White Living Room With A Twist: 7 Decoration Tips
February 19, 2016

A Sleek White Living Room With A Twist: 7 Decoration Tips

Decorating a sleek living room with a twist is not difficult — here, the trick is in adding splashes of colour into your white room palette, as well as investing into some bright, eye-catching accessories. If you are looking for more specific examples, take a look at these simple seven tips on decorating a sleek white living room with a twist: A contrasting black pair One of the simplest ideas on a sleek white living room that comes to mind is to include a pair of black contrasting units into the decoration picture. A black tempered glass coffee table and a matching TV stand can be a very nice start. However, it is possible to choose any other furniture units — for example, a coffee table and a console table can also have the job done. Bright accent shades Or, you can go even further and explore some really bright contrasts. A scarlet red sofa with a couple of matching accessories can become an unforgettable decoration element in your white living room, giving your decoration setting a fresh and memorable twist. Paired with matching curtains, or picture frames, or a simple rug, a bright sofa will fit in perfectly in a white living room. One...

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Ask Our Editors On The Best Modern Coffee Tables: 7 Picks
February 19, 2016

Ask Our Editors On The Best Modern Coffee Tables: 7 Picks

A coffee table may not be one of the most essential living furniture units, but without it, the room looks a bit incomplete. When we ask our editors on the best modern coffee tables, here are some models that get universal praise. Perfect for all sort of living rooms, these fabulous models deserve some thought: Classic blend of wood and glass bent  Ask Our Editors On The Best Modern Coffee Tables: 7 Picks The combination of wood and glass has been common in coffee table manufacture for decades. However, the approach has not lost its relevance and even today, a wooden coffee table with a clear glass surface is considered one of the most impressive coffee table models in the furniture market. If you are looking for a piece that will stay in your interior forever, this is a perfect unit for you. Sleek combination of glass and high gloss One more pick from our editors is a coffee table that combines glass and high gloss elements. These two look fantastic together, giving your room a sleek and time-relevant look. A solid high gloss piece is also a great idea for a modern living room. Luxurious marble and stone range tables Perhaps, some of the best modern coffee...

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10 Ways To Make Your Home Look More Expensive
February 16, 2016

10 Ways To Make Your Home Look More Expensive

If you are about to decorate your home from scratch, or if you are looking for some affordable renovation ideas that will give your house a fresh spin, you will probably be looking for some practical solutions that will not cost you an arm and a leg. At the same time, you wouldn't like any obviously cheap solutions. So, consider these 10 ways to make your home look more expensive without blowing the budget: Invest into floor heating system Heating system below your tile floors is not the most expensive investment. At the same time, it seriously boosts your home value and functionality. Kitchen, hallway, bathroom — any of those rooms will benefit from warm floors. Use large tiles Another way to make your home look more expensive is to use large tiles in all of the above mentioned rooms. The cost will be more or less the same as while using average size tiles, but the result will be way more expensive looking. Get bold with wall paint Bold wall shades can also give a more expensive look to your home. If, however, you are looking for some unobtrusive environment, consider going with at least one bright wall in your living room or a bedroom. Maximise...

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The Pros And Cons To Buying Leather Sofa Versus Fabric Sofa
February 16, 2016

The Pros And Cons To Buying Leather Sofa Versus Fabric Sofa

Buying Leather Sofa Versus Fabric Sofa: The Pros And Cons   While working on a living room decoration, the choice of a sofa can make a huge difference in the interior. Perhaps, one of the most common decision people have to think over would be buying leather sofa versus fabric sofa; the pros and cons of each solution are described below: Leather pros Elegant, timeless decoration solution — one of the first and the most impressive reasons to with leather sofas is the elegant, truly timeless approach to decoration, offered by these sleek and stylish models. There are plenty of models for a variety of different interior types, from highly classic, even vintage, to ultra modern ones. Durable material — next, genuine leather (emphasis on the genuine one) is one the most durable upholstery types in the market. Leather is almost impossible to damage and is incredibly easy to maintain, so if you are looking for a piece that will stay in your interior forever, this is the best fit for you. Leather cons   Expensive — on the downside, leather is quite expensive. Sure, given its rich look, timeless design and simply eternal durability, the piece is usually worth every penny. However, it might be a bit...

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