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

May 12, 2015

What kind of furniture can you make out of cardboard?

A lot of social networking sites, Pinterest probably being the major one, will offer you hundreds of creative solutions on how to make your own furniture. The range of materials will also be quite impressive – and some of them will seem completely unorthodox. Cardboard is, probably, the best example. Who knew that so many stylish furniture units can be made of simple cardboard? Still, there is no need to run to the store for some cardboard and scissors – not just yet, anyway. Sure, some people are making chairs and armchairs, coffee and dining tables – beds even – out of cardboard, but your common sense should tell you that this is not the most durable solution. No doubt, certain pieces could – probably even should – be made of cardboard. Here are 6 of the most creative ideas that can help to stylishly accessorize your home on a minimal budget. Wall décor Here, a lot will depend on your imagination and the schemes you find online. It is possible to create practically any abstract figure to decorate your room, paint it in the variety of wildest colours, and hang it on the wall. Key storage boxes Cardboard is durable enough to hold your...

May 8, 2015

4 Useful Tips On Buying Living Room Furniture

Living room is the heart and soul of any home. Most people do not even realize that this is one of those rooms, where they spend most of their time - when they are not sleeping, of course. So, its decoration is incredibly important and you should do anything you can to make your living room welcoming and nice to stay in - both for you and for the people you have over. Quality furniture solutions and a thought-through interior theme are the primary things that can help to achieve exactly this kind of effect. And here are some tips on how to do both: Define your main theme Buying whatever pleases your eye is not wise. If you want to create a consistent, welcoming interior in your living room, you should think over its main theme in advance. By the way, do not forget that a living room is a part of your home – and the latter one should have a consistent interior pattern, too. Consider the functionality of the room Think over what you are going to do in your living room – most often, anyway. Those, who enjoy watching TV, will surely need a set with a TV stand. If...

May 6, 2015

5 Things To Do Before You Buy A Leather Sofa

Genuine leather sofas are incredibly stylish furniture items. They look gorgeous in the variety of interiors, and they are usually very durable - unless they are made of faux leather, of course. However, genuine leather furniture is also very expensive, and even though it may become a part of any interior, it is quite demanding in terms of interior arrangements. So, before you even start looking at leather sofa selection, it is advisable to consider several aspects - they will help you to define whether your living room will benefit from the purchase. Plus, they will definitely help to narrow down your search parameters and find the perfect match for your interior sooner. Think over your interior Leather sofa can become a part of both traditional and contemporary interiors. However, their exquisite look will be only be truly revealed in the modern styled rooms. So, you will have to take your time to consider the entire living room arrangement. Think of the furniture you will need to match the sofa. Think if your space allows it – leather sofas look especially stylish in the spacious rooms. Define the particular model type Think if you need a regular leather sofa or a curved one....

May 5, 2015

Pros And Cons Of Leather Curved Sectional Sofas

A leather curved sectional sofa is a very stylish furniture piece. It is eye catching and it has what it takes to turn any interior into a designer masterpiece. However, like any other furniture, it has its set of advantages and disadvantages. So, if you want to make sure that you are making a solid investment into your living room interior, here are some things you should weigh over before you jump to the conclusions. Pros Incredibly stylish - leather curved sectional sofas are definitely one of the most stylish sofa types in the market. Plus, they come in a wide range of colours, from neutral to highly unusual ones. Sure, the latter ones will be relatively hard to find, but if you set your mind to it, there is really nothing impossible - you can find a perfect match for any interior. Very durable – leather is a very durable material, and it is practically impossible to damage it – well, accidentally at least. If you are looking for a sofa that will not have to be reupholstered, this is definitely a genuine leather sofa. It will stay with you for ages, and it will look new for many years. Cons Requires a lot...

May 5, 2015

4 Things To Consider Before You Start Looking On Flat Screen TV Cabinet Plans

There are hundreds of easy to follow instructions and plans on how to build a flat screen TV cabinet on your own. You should definitely check at least some of them out to see if the whole idea is worth it. Yet, apart from the fact that you can do it yourself, you should consider some other aspects that might help you define whether the idea is worth it. Take some to think over: Your time The time you are going to spend on the creation of your own custom made cabinet should be your first consideration. In terms of actual expanses, think how much hours you are going to need to build the model, and estimate how much you could have earned per each hour. Add up the materials, and you will actually see the cost of the cabinet you are about to build. Sure, this sounds petty, but that is just how it works. If you are a highly paid IT professional, wasting your day off for building a cabinet may not be worth it. Unless you are looking for a new hobby to help you relax, or you know for sure that you have experience in the area and...

May 1, 2015

Going Creative With Your Home Library: 5 Unusual Solutions

Even though in folio books are gradually becoming a memory, some of us still have them at home. The problem is where and how to keep them. Sure, a lot will depend on the amount of books you keep. And, of course - on whether you are looking to design a segregated library or equip another room with a library area. No matter what your particular case may be, here are some ideas that might prove useful: Segregated library Classic look The classic look in your library can be achieved with the help of soft wooden furniture – a desk, a couple of chairs or armchairs, perhaps – even a sofa; and, of course, a matching bookcase – either with all the shelves open, or with a partially exposed and partially hidden arrangement. Sure, a truly classic look can only be achieved if you keep all your books at sight – after all, if you want to hide them, why keep a separate library? The exact wood shade and type will depend on your personal preferences – you can easily go with anything you like – oak, pine, walnut, birch, etc. Vintage atmosphere Creating a vintage atmosphere in your library is similar to working...

April 30, 2015

5 Reasons To Get Yourself A Coffee Table With Iron Legs

A coffee table with iron legs might not be your first consideration while thinking over your living room interior. After all, today’s rooms shine with lacquered MDF, multi-coloured LED lights, and abstractly carved furniture items – and plenty of the good old classics seem to be completely forgotten. Yet, one should not confuse a classic approach to interior decoration with a boring one – those are, in fact, two completely different things. A coffee table with iron legs has plenty of lucrative advantages to offer, and you should not discard this interior decoration option without thinking. Plenty of surface materials to choose from Glass: this is a very classic approach to decorating your living room interior. Coffee tables with a glass surface are neutral and it will be easy to combine them with a wide range of different furniture items. So are the iron legs. Wood: wood is another interior friendly solution that can fit into any room. Though, the best way would be integrate a wooden coffee table with iron legs into a living room that has matching wooden furniture in it. Given the variety of wood types and shades, available in the furniture market, this should not be a...

April 23, 2015

7 Benefits Of A Coffee Table With LED Lights

If you want to have only the most trendy and stylish furniture in your home, it is just about time to shop for items that feature bright, multi-coloured LED lights. There are plenty of similar models in UK stores, even coffee tables are now made with LEDs. If you doubt whether such a design is worth the trouble, here are some things you have to know about an average coffee table with LED lights – they should be enough to help you make up your mind. One of the most modern approaches to interior decoration LED lights are steadily entering into modern interiors. These stylish, bright furniture solutions look especially great in spacious rooms. They create a very unusual, contrasting atmosphere and illuminate even the darkest corners of your apartment. Yet, you should be very careful with LED furniture if your space is limited – it might create an obtrusive, gaudy atmosphere. If your room is small, one coffee table with LED lights will be more than enough. Plenty of LED lights colours to choose from LED lights have the widest specter of available colours, so it is incredibly easy to find something to your liking. Plus, more and more LED furniture items feature...

April 23, 2015

Most Popular TV Stand Plans And Their Major Benefits

There are plenty of TV stand plans and schemes available online for free, and if you have the time, it is always possible to make a stylish wooden TV stand on your own. Yet, you should first of all consider if the idea is worth it - after all, it requires a lot of time and energy, while plenty of UK furniture stores offer a variety of fine quality ready-made models. The whole undertaking may have a point if you cannot find the stand that would fully meet your requirements - whether in terms of design, materials, or simply dimensions. If this is the case with you, take some time to consider which stand you are looking for before downloading free TV stand plans. Stand with shelves TV stands with shelves are the most basic and, consequently, the most compact stand models. They do not feature any additional functionality – just a stand and couple of shelves below the surface – so building them on your own will be relatively easy. Such models are perfect for compact living rooms – they hardly require any space at all. And, if you want to make a stand even more compact visually, you should consider...

April 23, 2015

Wood TV Stand Plans For Small And Large Rooms

It is not difficult to find a variety of different wood TV stand plans online, yet before you reach for your toolkit, you should have at least some idea of what you are about to build. In a way, making your own furniture is no different from shopping for the ready-made TV stands – you have to carefully weigh over your room dimensions, the functionality of the stand you are looking for, and the exact materials you are going to use. For starters, consider the best type of a TV stand that would fit into your room dimensions. Wood TV stand plans for small rooms Optimizing space is crucial for small rooms. There are two basic TV stand models that usually look great in compact living rooms. Compact stands with shelves – a simple and unobtrusive solution that would fit into any room, no matter how small it is. Plus, building it on your own should be incredibly simple – even if you lack expertise in the area. Yet, this is by far not the most stylish decorative solution for a living room – after all, the model looks rather plain. Corner stands with shelves – corner stands are more common for bedrooms, yet...