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When we think about living room furnishings, our minds typically go to buying a sofa. Oftentimes, thoughts of buying a love seat doesn’t enter our minds, or at least it is only an afterthought. But there are some very good reasons to consider purchasing a love seat, and a few reasons why it might just become your favorite piece of living room furniture. Here we’re going to share three of the top reasons you are going to fall in love with your love seat all over again. Reason 1: Perfect Compromise The love seat or sofa bed can provide the...
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Creating just the right atmosphere in the living room is important no matter what its primary function is. From your living room furniture to the accessories and lighting incorporated into the design, you can pull them together so that they all work together to create a comfortable and relaxing atmosphere for your family and guests. Arranging your recliners, television and other furnishings along with other features is key to establishing an inviting area for guests or creating a quiet place for you and your family to relax. Here are a few ways to accessorize to help create the room you...
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If you have recently purchased living room furniture, or are planning on making a purchase in the near future, you may be thinking about redesigning your living room. Modern furnishings come in a variety of colours and neutral sofas are trending. This still leaves you to think about what colour you want to paint your living room to accentuate your new furniture. There are several colours that are popular this year and it’s fun to create a whole new look and feel for one of the busiest rooms in the house. Trending Colour Combinations Gone are the days where living...
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There is not an established book of rules for decorating living rooms, but over the years, we have come up with some unspoken do’s and don’ts. What if what we think has been the “rule of thumb” has been wrong all along? And who actually makes the rules anyway? There are a few misconceptions about decorating your living room that it’s time to discard. Misconception #1: Small Living Rooms Need Small Furniture It is a huge mistake to try and squeeze in a whole bunch of smaller pieces of furniture in a small room. This can make the room seem...
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The colors you choose to use in your living room for the walls or furnishings speak volumes about you and the way time is spend in this important area of your house. It can be quite tricky balancing your living room furniture with the right wall color and accessories. You want your living room to be welcoming for guests, but an expression of your own personality. It’s also important to make sure your color combinations coordinate nicely with your sofa or loveseat. Color has a huge influence on mood and comfort levels and since you share your living room with...