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

October 23, 2015

Where To Place Leather Furniture In The Living Room and How To Integrate it Into Your Design Scheme

Leather, and, especially, genuine leather furniture is one of the most elegant and timeless solutions which create respectable and dignified atmosphere in any living room. All in all, by 'leather furniture' we mean soft furniture aimed at creating a distinct aura of domestic comfort, such as sofas, chairs, stools, ottomans and recliners with leather or faux leather upholstery. And if you are looking for optimal placement of leather furniture in the living room, here are some ideas: Next to the window Placing a leather sofa next to the window is one of the most elegant solutions offered by modern interior designers – especially if a TV stand is placed next to the opposite wall. This arrangement is great for narrow rectangular living rooms as it helps make them more 'square' and proportionate. Along one of the walls This is a comfortable arrangement for small living rooms – placing a leather sofa, an ottoman or a set of recliners next to one of the walls leaves the centre of the room open, which helps optimise space, when there is obvious lack of it. In the centre of the room Placing a leather sofa or an ottoman in the centre of the room in front of a fireplace...

October 23, 2015

What Size TV Stand Do I Need And What Else To Consider Before Buying

What size TV stand do I need is not an uncommon question, even though coming up with a universal answer is simply impossible. Too many things will depend on the circumstantial factors, such your room shape, its physical dimensions, as well as the position of a TV stand in your room. Yet, even despite the impossibility of figuring out some kind of magic formula, it is still possible to form a couple of questions that will help you to determine what size TV stand you need. In particular: Where are you going to put the TV? Any time you are looking for a new furniture piece, the most important thing you should be focusing on is the spot for the piece. Successful interior layout is the most important thing in decoration — no matter which room you are working on. So, start with finding a spot and build on that. What is your preferred storage capacity? Another thing to think over is the storage capacity that would meet your needs. How many media units are you going to store at/ on / in the stand? Are you going to store anything else? This will help you to define not only your storage capacity and...

October 21, 2015

TV Stand Size Guide For Different Room Shapes

Even though there is no such thing as a universal TV stand guide (different manufacturers feature different dimensions), it is still possible to point out some basic decoration tips that will prove pretty useful in the process of choosing a new TV stand. Perhaps, one of the major things that makes a difference here is the shape of the room you are decorating — even though you should definitely bear the physical dimensions in mind, too. So, here are a couple of great suggestions on the best TV stand size and design for each of the widespread room shapes: Large proportional rooms If you have a large proportional room, you do not need a TV stand guide, or any other decoration tips at all. You can go with intuition and personal taste — that is, choose whichever models you find appropriate. As long as the overall style matches your decoration picture, practically any model shape and size will look good in a large proportional room. Small square rooms With a small square room, the task will be just a little more challenging. On the whole, all sorts of TV stand designs and sizes, as long as they are relatively compact, can fit into a...

October 20, 2015

How To Find Modern Living Room Furniture For Small Spaces and Make It Work In Your Room

Finding modern living room furniture for small spaces can be quite a challenge; still, most homeowners have to face it, given the size of modern flats. Sure, modern stores offer a lot of compact furniture solutions easily integrated into tiny spaces; yet there are several simple rules you have to follow to make your search for living room furniture less time consuming and more effective. Here are some of the main features modern living room furniture for small spaces should have to ensure your maximum comfort: Minimalistic and simple As much as you would love to furnish your room with fancy and elaborate furniture, small living room will only make it look too obtrusive. For best results, stick to minimalistic furniture of simple shapes or opt for high-gloss units that also look great in tiny rooms. Although minimalistic design presupposes complete absence of decorative elements, modern living room furniture for small spaces can still look beautiful and impressive. Also, it makes sense to use as little accessories as possible, as they tend to create unnecessary clutter. Compact and space-efficient By 'compact and space efficient' we usually mean making optimal use of every centimeter available. For example, consider tall shelving units, which utilize the space...

October 20, 2015

Choosing The Right Size TV Stand: 5 Things To Think Over

Choosing the right size TV stand is a very individual thing that will depend on plenty of circumstantial factors. No doubt, the most important factors while choosing the right size TV stand are the physical dimensions of the room you are decorating and the storage capacity (if any) you are looking for. However, there are a couple of other things that have to been taken into account. Ideally, while choosing the right size TV stand , you should: Start with finding a perfect spot This is one of the most important things you should focus on — your furniture layout. Your room efficiency will mostly depend on the way you arrange your furniture. Golden rule while decorating is to look for ways that will leave as much open space as it is technically possible, while getting all of the essential furniture units you will be using. Consider how much storage space you need If you would like to find not just a simple TV stand, but also an extra storage unit, you should take some time to consider what else you are going to store in there. This will, of course, help you to define not only the optimal storage capacity, but also the approximate...

October 19, 2015

How Big Should Your Coffee Table Be: 5 Aspects To Consider

A question of how big should your coffee table be mostly depends on your personal preferences rather than on some rigid furnishing criteria. Sure, if you would like to make the most out of your living room space, you will should consider some basic decoration tips that will help you to find the most impressive and totally appropriate coffee table size and design (yes, the latter one matters, too). So, here are some of the primary things you have to bear in mind: Start with the room shape Whereas the question of how big should your coffee table be is a nice start, a more reasonable thought would be to start with its shape. Coffee tables come in the variety of designs, and while round, square, rectangular, and oval models are definitely some of the most popular ones, less usual novelty shapes are not exactly uncommon either. The most logical decoration tip here would be to go with round or square models for squarish rooms, and oval or rectangular for longer, narrower room shapes. Mind the dimensions in mind Sure, you should also take some time to consider how a table will fit into your actual physical dimensions. Yet, you shouldn’t worry about the...

October 19, 2015

How Long Should A Coffee Table Be: Different Material Examples

How long should a coffee table be is a very relative question. On one hand, a solid fine quality piece should last for decades. On the other one, though, latest interior decoration trends change more often than that, so if you would like to stay in tune with the latest fashion, you can choose simpler, less durable materials and redesign your room every five years or so. All in all, how long should a coffee table be will mostly depend on the production materials and the your room environment. Here are some common examples of interiors and a couple of quick calculations on how long each coffee table design will last in a setting like this: Vintage interior with wood If you go with genuine wood coffee table, designed in an authentic vintage fashion, chances are that the piece will have what it takes to stay in your interior for a very long time — for decades, actually. Oak is definitely one of the most popular and durable material examples when it comes to vintage coffee tables. Mahogany is quite popular, too. Modern interiors with high gloss Most high gloss models are made of MDF and are covered in a special shiny finish. While...

October 19, 2015

How To Choose The Right Coffee Table: 5 Tips

How to choose the right coffee table for your room is, of course, not an exact science even though it is still possible to point out several decoration advice that will prove useful in the process. Briefly, the two most important things you will have to focus on is your interior theme and the shape of your table. And here are some of the other tips, explained in greater detail — they will show you how to choose the right coffee table that will be worth every penny: Start with your interior theme The first thing to define is the general atmosphere you are trying to create in your room. This will help you find not only table shape and dimensions, but also the most appropriate production materials for your room. Once again, there are no fixed rules — just some general logic. Obviously while working on a vintage living room decoration, hi-tech coffee table with abstract shaped glass surface and integrated lights will look alien in the room. Consider interior suitable materials To be more specific about production materials, suitable for different decoration themes, note that wood and glass usually look good in any setting — even in a vintage one. Both glass...

October 16, 2015

How To Define The Right Height Of Coffee Table To Sofa

Whereas the size of a coffee table is generally of secondary importance (in spacious rooms, anyway), the height of coffee table to sofa is the primary thing that ensures comfort of usage and impressive design. All in all, the vast majority of coffee tables are lower than the sofa. However, some slight design variations are also possible. In fact, a lot will depend on the atmosphere you are trying to create in the room. And here are some basic considerations on height of coffee table to sofa: Classic lower standing arrangement As it was already mentioned, standard height of coffee table to sofa should be lower — generally, about 10 cm lower. If you are looking for classic decoration themes (here, the exact interior does not matter — the tip goes for all environments, from vintage to hi-tech ones), you should definitely stick to this standard proportion. Not only will it be easier to find suitable furniture in stores, the whole arrangement will not catch the eye and will look completely natural in any room. Less usual parallel height Yet another example of height of coffee table to sofa that looks pretty natural is parallel height. Sure, you will unlikely find two different furniture...

October 16, 2015

What Height Should A Coffee Table Height Be: Examples Regarding The Sofa

While wondering what standard coffee table height be, the answer will be pretty standard. There, in fact, are only two basis options available — standard height coffee table (about 40-45 cm) or a bit higher table of 50-53 cm. Those are the standard coffee table dimensions you will find in any furniture store. However, it is also possible to regard coffee table height not only in centimetres, but rather in its height regarding the sofa (or a recliner — depending on your particular furniture arrangement). Here, however, you will also have no more than three options: Lower than the sofa This is a classic arrangement that is, probably, one of the most convenient solutions in use. Normally, a coffee table should be about 5-8 cm lower than the sofa; however, slight variations are also possible. Yet, the variations will truly be very slight if you shop for ready-made furniture, which generally features similar dimensions. The advantages of going with lower than sofa table include easy availability in stores and a chance to fit it into any decoration theme. Same height as the sofa This is another arrangement that is quite easy to use. Sure, while shopping for ready made furniture, finding a sofa and...