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

March 26, 2016

How To Make The Most Of Awkward Spaces: 7 Tips

Do you feel like the walls are closing in on you? Well don’t worry, you’re not the only one in this situation. There are at least 7 budget-friendly options that can instantly make your space feel more open as opposed to feeling like a jail cell. Try putting these 7 tips on how to make the most of awkward spaces and watch your small space reach new heights. Lighten up You can never go wrong with white paint. To some, white might seem like such a plain colour, but the wonders it can do for expanding space are foolproof. Lighter colours, especially white, can help reflect light, making the room feel airy and open. Use vertical stripe patterns Similar to vertical stripes on clothing, the same stripes on walls can trick the eye into making an object appear taller. The idea is suitable for any room in the house — from a hallway to a bedroom. Use mirrors strategically Mirrors give the perception of space and can reflect light. Maximise the effect by placing a big mirror directly across the window. You can also place mirrors across each other to create the illusion of endless space. Be careful of your placement, though. Avoid placing mirrors to...

March 24, 2016

How To Create A Minimalist Home: 7 Tips

Minimalistic interiors set the standard of how a modern home should look like. While thinking of a minimalistic room, a white Scandinavian interior is the first things that pop into the head — and with good reason, too. Scandinavian and minimalistic trends are, indeed, adjacent — at the very least, both are based on the same principles. So, if you are looking for ways on how to give your interior a modern boost, here are some tips on how to create a minimalist home: Keep the pattern consistent in all of your rooms First things first. You cannot create a minimalist hallway that would lead directly to a vintage living room. If you have set your mind on giving your home a modern, minimalistic look, stick to it. It is crucial to keep the environment consistent in all of your rooms — otherwise, the house will acquire an untidy, illogical look. It is very important to avoid creating an environment as obtrusive as that. Explore light and white wall paint Light wall colours are the basis of any minimalist home. You do not necessarily have to go with white paint. Still, it has to be something very light. A possible alternative that will not break your...

March 24, 2016

Wonderful Minimalistic Furniture Ideas Room By Room

Choosing in favour of a minimalistic interior while decorating a home is one of the best, the most practical ideas you may come up with. Minimalistic houses and apartments look light and clutter free, creating an environment that feels like home. If, however, you are not sure how to get started with your decoration, here some wonderful minimalistic furniture ideas room by room: Living room Bright sofa — one of the best ideas for a minimalistic living rooms is to invest into a bright sofa. The design should be simple; it is also advisable to choose a sofa in one colour, without any flowery prints. TV stand with LEDs — quite often, it is possible to go with TV brackets rather than a stand. If your do want the latter one, choose plan designs with little decoration. TV stands with LEDs are usually some of the best ideas for a minimalistic living room. Designer coffee table — a coffee table may not be some of the most functional units in a living room , but it does make the picture complete. If you are looking for a coffee table, the best idea to make a statement in a minimalistic living room is to go with a clear glass...

March 21, 2016

Advice On Positioning Your TV Stand

There are certain furniture units, without which no living room will ever be complete. TV stand happens to be one of them. So, if you have never decorated a living room before, this piece of advice on positioning your TV stand may prove really helpful: Choose a model that matches your room shape The best tip for those who are about to get a new TV stand is to look for a model that matches room shape — especially if the room is small, or narrow, or otherwise awkwardly shaped. In the case of a small squarish room, matching compact square stands are the obvious choice. In a narrow living room, low-standing narrow designs are usually a perfect option. If the room is awkward in any other manner, there will no universal tips, of course — you will just have to search for ways to play along. Give corner position some thought One more idea on positioning your TV stand in a small room would be to explore your corner. There are plenty of corner TV stands in stores — and a corner design is a perfect idea to find some use for the area that remains non-utilised. Plus, if a stand comes with...

March 21, 2016

6 Questions To Help You Choose A Coffee Table

Looking For a Coffee Table. So, you are looking for a coffee table. For starters, you should consider these 6 questions to help you choose a perfect piece: 1. What is your room like? Is it cramped? Spacious? 2. What do you need the table to look like? Should it be the star of the room or do you want it to fade into the carpet? 3. Are you looking for portability? In this case, a coffee table with wheels will be a great fit for you. 4. How high is your sofa / ottoman / recliner? You do not need the desk to tower over the seat peak of the furniture. 5. What style are you going for? Glossy and contemporary? Danish trendy? Shabby sublime? Average? If you're mixing old and new, consider how the two look together. 6. What kind of sofa do you have? Does your room need more texture? A normal aspect like rough-hewn timber or whatever super-glossy? Other features to consider A coffee table can pull an entire living room together. It also offers you a grand spot for favorite books or ornamental pieces. So, before you make your choice, consider some of the following: Type and dimensions Height: pick a table that works together with...

March 21, 2016

TV Stands For Samsung: Choosing Designs And Materials

TV stands for Samsung are not at all different from any other TV stands – the only thing you need to know while shopping for a TV stand, regardless of its brand, is your TV and room dimensions. After all, you are going to need a stand that can accommodate your TV and fit unobtrusively into the room, which is why the dimensions are often so important. And, when it comes to choosing TV stands for Samsung, or any other TV models, here are some stylish options you will have to consider: Designs Wall brackets – if you do not need an extra storage unit and you would feel quite happy with a simple wall-fixed arrangement, you can always go with TV brackets. This is compact, space efficient, and very unobtrusive solution, which is incredibly interior friendly. Wall mount TV stand – wall mount TV stands combine traditional functionality and wall mount TV position. Below the brackets, there will usually be a couple of shelves or a small cabinet. Plus, the whole construction will usually be fixed together with a special, tube-like space for hiding wires. Corner stand – if you choose a cabinet and wall brackets, you can always go with corner arrangement –...

March 21, 2016

Choosing Storage Furniture Living Room Will Look Great With: Two Main Approaches

Choosing Storage Furniture Living Room Finding storage furniture for living room may prove to be quite challenging t – you want it to be functional and attractive at the same time. Obviousy, purchasing something practical and inexpensive wouldn't be a problem, but integrating a storage unit into an interior scheme of your living room may prove quite tricky. Here are some pieces of advice to help you choose storage furniture living room will look great with – all in all, there are two different approaches to storing things in a living room – traditional and rather unconventional one. Traditional approach: going with classic storage furniture Modern stores are sure to offer you a wide variety of living room storage furniture. Usually, most living rooms will feature a display stand - a furniture unit designed to showcase your collectables, valuables and memorabilia, available in a variety of designs and styles, from vintage to contemporary. Another classic living room storage unit is a sideboard - intended for storing useful things – from bed linen to dining utensils, this unit can also serve as a console table or a dressing table on occasions. Books are becoming very rare in modern homes, but are still considered a hallmark of...

March 18, 2016

How to Pick Recessed Lighting

Recessed lighting has become extremely popular. It makes the décor of one’s home look modern and bright. Moreover, it is energy efficient; in comparison to the halogen bulb, recessed LED lights can save a lot of energy. At the first glance, it seems a bit difficult to maintain, but this is not quite true, especially if you know how to pick recessed lighting. Besides, it is better for your eyes, as recessed lights are equally directed, which is hardly ever the case with other types of fixtures. Finally, recessed lighting is also affordable, and can be used both indoors and outdoors. Combining options Recessed lighting will not give you a chance to forget about other types of lighting altogether. Good news is that it can be combined with a number of different spotlights. Separate different types of lights into groups managed by separate switches. In the dining room, you can set recessed lighting around the dining table and place a chandelier in the middle, for example. Safety Note that the intense heat, which is undesirable for any lighting sources in general, is simply unacceptable for the recessed lighting. Thus, the light sources should be reliable, durable, easy to maintain, and should not give off too...

March 18, 2016

8 Universal Tips On How To Brighten Up Neutral Colour Scheme

Neutral Colour Scheme Living Room Pastel colours have been one of the dominant shades in interior decoration for decades now. Sure, choosing in favour of interior neutral shades has a number of benefits — especially, if you plan to modify your decoration plan and add new details now and then. However, at one point or another, neutral colours become rather stiff and boring. Adding more shades into the interior is a reasonable way to cope with the challenge. And here are 8 universal tips on how to brighten up neutral colour scheme — the suggestions will work in any interior type: Paint one of the walls bright The idea is suitable for any room, from a living room to a bedroom. Going with three white walls and a bright one will give a modern, memorable look to any room. Even more than that — one contrasting wall will create an illusion of extra depth, which can be very beneficial for compact premises. Re-explore your accessories Another idea on how to brighten up a neutral colour scheme is to invest into new accessories. Those could be either new drapes and curtains, or a new rug, or simply a bright canvas art on the wall. Plus, replacing...

March 17, 2016

10 Unique Novelty Pieces Of Furniture To Beautify A Home

Novelty Furniture The key to success while furnishing is a home with style and attention to detail is to place the right accents in the right places. Sometimes, just one bold, designer furniture unit in the room can make a huge difference in your end decoration picture. And here are 10 unique novelty pieces of furniture to beautify a home that might help you to create an unforgettable decoration picture in some of the following rooms: Living room A bold sofa and/or a recliner — a sofa is one of the central attention points in any given living room, and investing in a bright piece can help you make a statement in the interior. If you go with a designer novelty sofa, getting novelty recliners can be excessive, of course. However, you should still give at least one of the options some thought. Unusual coffee table with LEDs — one more sleek suggestion that can change the way your living rooms looks. There are dozens bold shapes and unique designs in furniture stores, so the sky is going to be your limit while choosing. Bedroom Futuristic canopy bed — the surest way to make a statement in a bedroom is to forget about stiff bed designs...