Practical minimalism or comfortable glamour? When buying furniture for the living room, it is difficult not to get lost in the huge number of offers. So what should guide your choice?
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To begin with, it is worth determining the size of the room. Usually, the living room becomes the largest room in the centre of the flat. Sometimes, however, this space does not have to be so large. The furnishings need to be planned so that the free space is used optimally.
In large rooms, it can be a trap to have too much free space, which often makes us want to implement several ideas at once. Small rooms, on the other hand, require practical solutions, especially when it comes to storage.
Lounge suite
We want our living room to be a place of relaxation. So an important element is a seating set that will enable us to do so. The choice is not at all easy. In addition to design and colour, we also have to choose the optimum model for us. There are two possibilities here: extreme minimalism, characterised by simplicity of shape, or elegant comfort, which can, however, take up a lot of space. When buying this type of furniture, it is important to pay particular attention to the upholstery.
Leather or imitation leather upholstery is popular. Bear in mind that although they look beautiful, they often get damaged. If there are children in the house, the upholstery colour should definitely be a darker shade.
Large
Cabinets, chests of drawers and sideboards will definitely be another design element. Modern trends definitely promote frugality in this regard. The inclusion of a large wardrobe is no longer welcome. Spacious furniture has been replaced by smaller furniture whose function is primarily visual. At the same time, they act as storage, but you can't fit too much in them. Before making a purchase, it is important to consider which furniture you specifically need. Other ways of storing things are a good option: boxes and baskets.