Annette Frommer: Tips How to choose furniture to suit your living room character
The living space in your home is probably the most important space. That is why it is called the ‘living room’; it is the place where most likely you spend most of your awake time and the place where you entertain your guests. As such, you want your guests to feel comfortable and at home, but you also want the space to be a sort of extension of who you are. For these reasons, the furniture you choose for your living room is extremely important in terms of comfort and visual appeal. Many factors need to be considered such as the size of the furnishings, their quality, their cost, and more. Do you want a theme to your space, do you envision a specific color palette, do you want your living room to exude elegance, or do you want a more informal look? Are the kitchen and dining areas open to the living room? All these parameters need to be considered. Here are a few pointers to help you plan the furnishings within your space. 1. Before choosing the furniture you n