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When furnishing your living room, you should think about what your family uses it for. Do you primarily watch television in there? Do you merely entertain company in the form of good conversation in there? Do you do a lot of reading or other activities such as sewing or crafts in there? Will guests be sleeping in there? Do you play games together in there? Deciding how you want to use the room will help you choose the appropriate pieces of furniture, and save you money in the long run.
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Putting The "Living" Into Your Living Room Furniture
What kind of room is your living room? Is it that kind of room with all of the fancy furniture and
accessories, possibly antiques or family heirlooms, where no one dares to enter, that is meant for
"company"? Or is your home's living room the place that might be considered the family room, the place
where everyone gathers, family and friends alike, to watch television, play games, entertain, talk, or just
relax? Whatever the purpose of the living room is in your home, the living room furniture and accessories is
a necessary (and often expensive) component in setting a certain preferred mood or theme, and should be
representative of you and your family's personality.
Most families spend the vast majority of their time together in the living room. That is most likely because
that is where all of the "fun" things to do in the house are, like the television, stereo, perhaps even game
systems. Next to the kitchen, the living room is the heart of the home. That is why it is important that your
living room furniture be durable, accommodating (meaning that there is enough seating for family and
guests), and comfortable.
When furnishing your living room, you should think about what your family uses it for. Do you primarily
watch television in there? Do you merely entertain company in the form of good conversation in there? Do
you do a lot of reading or other activities such as sewing or crafts in there? Will guests be sleeping in there?
Do you play games together in there? Deciding how you want to use the room will help you choose the
appropriate pieces of furniture, and save you money in the long run.
The basic living room furniture pieces are usually a sofa, one or more chairs (of various types), a coffee
table, maybe some end tables, and lighting. When you are looking for a sofa, determine if you will be
accommodating overnight guests in your living room. If so, you need to explore the sleeper sofa. Sleeper
sofas have come a long way from the thin and lumpy mattress with a bar in your back, and provide a very
comfortable place for your guests to slumber peacefully. If you don't need a sleeper sofa, then think about
the size your sofa needs to be. There are large sectionals that accommodate several people at once. There are
sofa and love seat combinations that allow you more freedom in furniture arrangement. Determine what will
fit in your room, and purchase accordingly.
When shopping for living room furniture, you need to determine if you need other types of seating besides a
sofa. There are cushiony, comfy chairs and there are more formal occasional chairs. Depending on the
activities that take place in your living room, the furniture should accommodate accordingly. There should
also be enough seating to accommodate a good number of people, if you have a large family or entertain
guests regularly.
Another type of living room furniture that is commonly seen is some kind of table. Beginning with the
coffee table, you can add surfaces to play games, hold drinks and knick-knacks, even a place for someone to
prop their weary feet upon. Coffee tables are often large enough to place sofas and chairs around, and
provide a multitude of functions. There are also end tables, which provide a base for lighting fixtures, knick-
knacks, magazines, and often act as accent pieces. If you want to use your living room for game playing, and
the room is large enough, you can also consider a small game table in a corner.
Lighting, though not considered furniture, is a vital accessory to include with your living room furniture. If
you plan on reading, crafting, or playing games in your living room, then you will need good lighting.
Ambient lighting is also nice in the living room for entertaining and relaxing.
No living room furniture setting is complete today without the entertainment center. It provides a place to
store all of your home entertainment equipment, including the television, stereo, game systems, VCR, DVD
player, and speakers. These come in a variety of sizes, colors, and types, and also come in a variety of
prices. Again, what you buy depends on your needs and the size of your room.
When you are furnishing and decorating your living room, there is no need to use a particular theme. As
long as the colors and patterns coordinate and follow your family's style, it will be a great room to be in. By
accessorizing with pictures, wall hangings, shelving, plants, or other personal touches, your living room will
be a comfortable place that your family will enjoy spending time in. Your living room furniture is merely
the basis upon which family memories are made.
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