Having a well-designed living room is important. Being at the entertainment centre of our homes, it is used daily by every member of the household and this is where we usually welcome friends and family. Here is a step-by-step guide on how to arrange the perfect living room to create comfort, intimacy, and a welcoming atmosphere.
Measurements – Having a plan for furniture placement
Before you buy any furniture or even before you start making any plans for furnishing and decorating, the first step is to accurately measure your entire living room. Why? It will help you get your new furniture to easily fit into your room. You will then be able to make sure that the right furniture is in the right space. We also recommend to save the measurements whenever you buy more furniture. When measuring the room you are going to furnish, you have to start with front door and other entries, passages and stairways to make sure that you can easily bring your new furniture inside. If you purchase directly via a furniture website, the advantage is that, the dimensions are usually already mentioned in the description.
Choose your preferred style and layout
Choosing your preferred interior style will help you figure out the furniture model you need and that will match your aesthetic. You can use Pinterest and Instagram for inspiration and save what you find interesting in terms of colour scheme or interior design trends, to a board or folder. This will help you find your style so you can design a beautiful, authentic living room that reflect your unique point of view. You can also visit restaurants, museums or hotels to get inspired. Think about the style you wish to showcase: modern, contemporary, farmhouse, or traditional. When gathering inspiration, you can even create a virtual mood board and save it on your phone. This will help you when shopping for furniture and decorations..
Look for the perfect sofa
Selecting a sofa is one of the most important furnishing decisions you can make! Watching TV, relaxing, hosting friends and family or taking a nap, all these activities take place on the sofa! There are various factors to consider for example the size, shape and style. Your sofa is going to be in the spotlight so it’s important to pick something that is practical, but also stylish so that it complements the rest of the space.
Storage
Every living room needs storage space for a well-organised space. Nowadays, most TV units come with ample storage space that is, drawers and shelves. Black Red White proposes a large variety of storage unit that will work well in your living room. For example, you could opt for a Scandinavian style with the El Passo Collection set. It consists of various elements such as a sideboard, coffee table, Glass door Showcase, TV unit and glass door cabinet. Another example is the Flames collection that I would personally choose as my favourite set. It consists of a chest of drawers, glass cabinet, shelf, showcase and a TV unit. This set not only provides a lot of storage spaces but is stylish, unique and modern.