Your living room is the place you relax, whether it’s to watch TV, play games with the family or entertain family and friends. It needs to be a place where you’re comfortable and you can express your personal taste. If you’re looking to update your living room, we have developed some tips to help you get it right.
Decide on your focal point
Your focal point is the best place to start as it helps to decide your room layout. Your focal point could be your TV, fireplace, or picture. Whatever you decide you can organise your furniture around your focal point.
Choose your colour scheme
Your ideal living room should be homely and inviting so your colour scheme is a vital part of the design. The more neutral the colour the easier it is to change your style in the future. You can brightener up your room with splashes of warm colours by including throws, cushions, rugs and curtains.
Invest in a sofa
Now you have chosen your colour scheme it’s time to choose your sofa. Ideally you should try to sit 6 people in your living room, depending on the room size of course. Choosing the right sofa is a big decision. It needs to stand the test of time so it is worth investing a little more in your sofa to ensure it is good quality. Lifestyle is also a consideration, if you have young children or pets, you probably do not want to choose a pale colour. If you’re not sure where to start looking then a good option is Rom Sofas. They come in a wide range of collection styles and colours in either leather and ergometric material. You can view the Rom Sofa ranges here. For more help choosing your sofa read our blog on how to choose the perfect sofa .
Lighting
Most designers recommend avoiding a single overhead light fixture and suggest having a variety of lighting types in your room. Doing this means you can choose from high or low lighting depending on the activity. Reading needs a good light however a party with friends or watching TV you may opt for something more subtle.
Furniture placement
As well your sofa you’re likely to want additional furniture, maybe a media unit, alcove unit or a coffee table. If you’re planning on a coffee table it is recommended that you place it 35 -45 centimetres away from your sofa. Depending on the height of your family you may wish to adjust the distance.
Alcove units:
Alcove units allow you to maximise the space in your living room. Often placed in an unused space beside a fireplace. They include shelves and cabinets and can be used for extra storage, display your family photos or your book collection. Alcove fitted units can be built to your individual specifications and are a great way to add style to your living room, whilst providing a functional storage solution. At Priest Furniture we can design, make and install unique alcove units to suit you and your room.
Media/TV units
Media/TV units are a great way to house your TV and audio equipment, hide all the wires and bring your living room to life. Whether you are looking for a classic or contemporary design you can choose from our range of TV units. Alternatively, you can have a bespoke media unit built to your specification.
Finishing touches
Once all the big decisions have been made you can think about the accessories that bring your personality to the room. Pictures, a mirror, ornaments and plants, these items bring colour but don’t overdo it and make your room cluttered. Less is definitely more.
Help to find the right furniture
Are you looking to update your living room? Would you like some help to choose the right sofa and furniture? Then get in touch with Priest Furniture Chelmsford, We offer a wide range of oak and painted furniture and a made to measure furniture service. Plus, we are your local Rom Sofa retailer with their instore design app to help you to create the right sofa for you. Call 01245 450259, email or complete our online form.