FIF Blog
FIF Blog
mobile logo Where to Position Your Wooden TV Stand in a Rented Living Room

living room layout Tag

Where to Position Your Wooden TV Stand in a Rented Living Room
September 29, 2026

Where to Position Your Wooden TV Stand in a Rented Living Room

In a rented living room, the best place for a wooden TV stand is usually the wall nearest the aerial and a pair of sockets, facing the main seating and set away from direct window glare and radiators. From there, the right position depends on the quirks of the room you have been given: a chimney breast, several doors, a bay window or a landlord who would rather you did not drill. In this guide we walk through how to read a rented room before moving any furniture, from locating power and aerial points to judging where daylight falls at different times of day. We explain how to work with fireplaces and alcoves, how to keep walkways clear, and how to protect floors, carpets and walls so your deposit stays safe. We also cover stability without wall fixings, lighting that works with the stand, and how to choose a position that will still suit the stand in your next home....

Continue Reading
The Coffee Table and Corner Sofas Combinations That Always Work
September 29, 2026

The Coffee Table and Corner Sofas Combinations That Always Work

Corner sofas are a mainstay of British living rooms because they seat more people and make good use of corners, but the coffee table is what makes the arrangement feel finished. The combinations that always work share three qualities: the table sits within easy reach of both arms of the sofa, its shape relates to the L of the seating and there is enough space left to move freely. In this guide we explain how to identify your sofa type, from symmetrical and asymmetrical corner sofas to chaise and U shaped designs, and which table shape suits each one. We cover five reliable pairings, the proportions that keep a room comfortable and how a well sized rug holds the whole group together. You will also find advice on matching table materials to fabric, leather and velvet sofas, plus where to add side tables and lamps so that every seat in the room is properly served....

Continue Reading
Where Should a Coffee Table with Drawers Go in Your Room?
September 29, 2026

Where Should a Coffee Table with Drawers Go in Your Room?

A coffee table with drawers is one of the most useful pieces in a living room, but only if it sits in the right place. Put it too close to the sofa and the drawers will not open. Face them the wrong way and you will be reaching around the table every evening for the remote. Squeeze it into a walkway and it becomes an obstacle. In this guide we explain exactly where a coffee table with drawers should go and why. We cover the clearance you need for comfortable opening, which way the drawers should face in different layouts, and how placement changes with a standard sofa, a corner sofa, a sofa bed or an open plan room. We also look at small living rooms where every centimetre counts, how rugs and radiators affect placement, and what to store in the drawers so the table genuinely reduces clutter rather than simply hiding it....

Continue Reading
Choosing Between a Slatted Wood TV Stand and a Wooden Corner TV Stand
September 29, 2026

Choosing Between a Slatted Wood TV Stand and a Wooden Corner TV Stand

Choose a slatted wood TV stand if you have a clear straight wall, want a textured, design led piece and need generous storage behind doors that still let electronics breathe. Choose a wooden corner TV stand if your room is small or square, your walls are broken up by doors, windows and radiators, or the only comfortable viewing angle from the sofa points into a corner. The decision is mostly about the shape of your room and where you sit, with style and storage following close behind. In this guide we compare the two directly: how each affects layout and flow, how much each can hold, how slatted fronts help with ventilation and remote signals, and how the look of each suits different interiors. We also cover sizing, screen compatibility and the practical checks worth making before you order. The advice reflects real UK homes, and a short FAQ closes the guide....

Continue Reading
Square Coffee Table Measurements Made Simple: Will It Fit Your Room?
September 29, 2026

Square Coffee Table Measurements Made Simple: Will It Fit Your Room?

Square coffee tables solve a surprising number of layout problems, especially in square rooms, older terraced houses and living rooms built around a corner sofa. Getting the size right is the part most people find tricky, so this guide breaks it down step by step. We explain how to measure your room and seating properly, how much clearance to leave between the table and the sofa, and how much walkway space to allow where people pass. A worked example shows how to calculate the largest table your space can take. We then look at common square table sizes and the rooms each suits, how to choose the right height for your sofa seat, and how to position a square table within an L shaped layout. There is also advice on using a rug to anchor the arrangement, a simple floor tape test to try before you buy, and a short FAQ answering the most common sizing questions....

Continue Reading
Square Coffee Tables Explained: Which Design Suits Your Lifestyle?
September 29, 2026

Square Coffee Tables Explained: Which Design Suits Your Lifestyle?

A square coffee table comes into its own when seating surrounds it on two or more sides, such as a corner sofa, a pair of facing sofas or a sofa with armchairs opposite. This guide explains when a square shape is the right choice and when a rectangular or oval table would serve you better. We cover how to size a square table by measuring the seating area rather than the room, with practical clearance and height guidance for compact, medium and large living rooms. You will then find a clear explanation of the main designs, including solid blocks, open frames, tables with a lower shelf, storage tables with drawers, glass and mirrored tops, marble and stone and nesting sets. Finally, we match each design to real lifestyles, from busy family homes and households with toddlers to regular entertainers, compact flats, minimalists and homeworkers, so you can choose a square coffee table that fits the way you actually live....

Continue Reading
Where Should a Two-Tier Coffee Table Go in Your Room?
September 29, 2026

Where Should a Two-Tier Coffee Table Go in Your Room?

A two tier coffee table usually belongs centred in front of your main sofa, roughly 45 centimetres from the seat edge, where both the top surface and the lower shelf are easy to reach. That is not the only option, though. In this guide we look at where a two tier table works in real UK homes and why its layered design changes the usual rules. We cover placement in front of standard and corner sofas, between armchairs, in bay windows, at the centre of open plan rooms and in compact flats where storage matters. We also explain when a two tier table is better placed elsewhere, how to keep the lower shelf looking tidy rather than cluttered, and how to judge the visual weight of solid and open designs. With practical spacing guidance and common questions answered, you will be able to decide confidently where your table should sit and how to make both levels earn their place....

Continue Reading
Where Should a Fluted Oak TV Unit Go in Your Room?
September 29, 2026

Where Should a Fluted Oak TV Unit Go in Your Room?

A fluted oak TV unit is chosen for its texture, and that texture depends almost entirely on where the unit sits. The vertical grooves create a rhythm of light and shadow that can look wonderfully tactile under side light, yet almost flat under direct, head on lighting. Choosing the right wall is therefore just as important as choosing the unit itself. In this guide we compare the most common placements in UK homes. We look at walls beside a window, where daylight rakes across the fluting and screen glare is reduced, as well as chimney breasts, alcoves in period terraces, the longest uninterrupted wall and corner positions for awkward layouts. We also explain where to avoid placing a fluted unit, how to use lamps and wall lights to highlight the grooves after dark, how to get the proportions right and how to keep the fluting clean and dust free. Each option includes practical notes for real rooms....

Continue Reading
Where Should an Acacia TV Stand Go in Your Room?
September 29, 2026

Where Should an Acacia TV Stand Go in Your Room?

An acacia TV stand is a striking piece, with bold grain in shades of gold, honey and deep brown, and where you place it affects both how it looks and how well it ages. In most homes the right spot is the wall directly opposite your main seating, in indirect light, a sensible distance from radiators and fires, and away from windows that would cause glare on the screen. In this guide we explain why seating should come before the stand, how sunlight and heat affect solid acacia, and how to use chimney breast alcoves, end walls and corners in typical UK terraces and flats. We also cover viewing distance and height, keeping the stand out of busy walkways, planning for cables and ventilation, and how to light and style the wall so the grain becomes a quiet highlight. Sometimes the obvious wall is not the right one, and we show how to tell....

Continue Reading
What Goes With a Square Coffee Table? A Coordinating Guide
September 29, 2026

What Goes With a Square Coffee Table? A Coordinating Guide

A square coffee table goes best with seating that surrounds it on more than one side, such as an L shaped corner sofa, a sofa facing a pair of armchairs or two sofas set opposite each other. This coordinating guide works through every element that sits around a square table. We explain which seating layouts suit the shape and which to avoid, how to choose a rug that frames the whole group, and why matching end tables help create a balanced arrangement. You will find lighting advice for a centred seating area, colour and material pairings for oak, walnut, marble effect, high gloss and glass tables, and a simple three step approach to styling the tabletop from the centre outwards. We also cover spacing, mixing in softer shapes so the room does not feel rigid, and using a square table to define the living zone in a busy open plan home....

Continue Reading