GUIDE:
HOW TO FURNISH YOUR LIVING ROOM
LIVING ROOMS TO THRIVE IN
Do you want to create a living room that feels both cosy and functional? In this guide you will get our best tips on furnishing, colour schemes and details that enhance the overall impression – whether you are starting from scratch or want to give the room a boost.
HOW TO SUCCEED WITH LIVING ROOM FURNITURE ARRANGEMENT – OUR BEST TIPS
In the living room, we want to create an inviting atmosphere. Perhaps you are about to furnish an entirely new home, or you simply want to give your current living room a boost with new furniture and details. Whether you dream of a warm and cosy feeling or prefer a more airy and spacious expression, here you will find tips that help you achieve the right mood.
FIND BALANCE IN THE LIVING ROOM
When choosing furniture, it is important to think about proportions. A good balance between different sizes makes the room feel harmonious, while too many large or small pieces of furniture can easily give a heavy or scattered impression.
If you have a spacious sofa, the contrast will be pleasing with a smaller coffee table or two nesting tables. You can also break things up with a pouffe or a neat armchair that gives the overall look a lighter expression. To tie the room together even more, you can add wall-mounted shelves or a side table in the same style and material as the coffee table – this creates a common thread and a pleasant overall impression.
HOW TO CHOOSE THE RIGHT SOFA FOR YOUR LIVING ROOM
The sofa is often the natural gathering point in the living room and the place for both relaxation and socialising. Therefore, it is wise to put a little extra thought into the choice of model, colour, fabric and style – the details that make a big difference. Do you need help along the way? In our guide you will find tips on how to find the sofa that suits your home.
Do you also want inspiration for the furnishing? Discover our four different suggestions on how you can place the sofa to create the right feeling in the room.
HOW TO FURNISH A RECTANGULAR LIVING ROOM
A rectangular living room can sometimes feel both long and difficult to arrange. The key is to work with zones to make the room feel balanced and inviting.
In one part you can create a social area with sofa, coffee table and TV unit – perfect for socialising and film nights. Further away in the room you can instead furnish a more secluded corner with an armchair, side table and an atmospheric lamp, which becomes a calming place for reading or resting.
If you have space for a dining area in the living room, it will be a luxurious and practical feature. A neat, round table provides a cosy feeling and at the same time contributes softer, organic shapes that break up the room’s straight lines. Feel free to complement with chairs in a light design and a pendant lamp above the table to frame the dining area. In this way you get an inviting space for both everyday life and celebrations, while the overall impression of the living room feels harmonious.
