The main furniture in the living room includes sofas, TV units, bookcases, and so on, which can not only fulfill the practical functions but also add beauty and personalized elements to the living room. How to choose living room furniture? Let’s find out together!
Furniture Size
How to choose living room furniture? Firstly, you must consider the suitable size of the main furniture like a sofa and TV unit.
1.Sofa
As one of the most important pieces of furniture in the living room, the sofa is not only the main piece for the family to rest but also a key one for receiving guests. When choosing a sofa, you need to consider the appropriate size to meet daily needs first.
Sofa’s size is the first thing you need to determine for being too large can’t fit in the certain room space, and too small seem stingy. Therefore, the length of the sofa must match the area of the living room.
Large apartments such as villas and large flat floors can match different sizes freely. However, sofas in small and medium-sized apartments must match the width of the living room background wall. Below are two tips for choosing the sofa size.
- If the sofa background wall exceeds 4 meters, choose a straight sofa with a total length of less than 3 meters, leaving 50 centimeters of space on both sides, so that you can place side tables, floor lamps, and green plants. The entire living room can create a sense of relaxation and breathing. Besides, it can also promote the creation of spatial hierarchy and sophistication.
- If your background wall of the sofa does not exceed 3.5 meters, you can choose a straight sofa with a total length of less than 2.8 meters and place it on one side. Leave space on one side of the sofa for other small furniture and green plants, which can ensure sufficient seating space and comfort. Besides, the combination will not seem crowded.
- In addition to length, depth is also an issue to consider. A spacious sofa can provide better comfort, but it can take up space in the living room hallway, which can appear crowded and even create a cramped and oppressive feeling throughout the house. Therefore, for small and medium-sized living rooms, if space permits, it is recommended to consider a combination of a straight main sofa and a single chair or a leisure sofa.
2.TV Unit
The TV unit is the visual center of the entire living room. If the size of the TV unit is chosen incorrectly, it may not only affect the layout and beauty of the entire room but also harm the human body.
TV units that are too high or too low can violate ergonomic principles, making people feel tired, and affecting the neck health. Therefore, you need to learn how to choose a suitable size TV unit in terms of height, depth, and width.
- Height: According to ergonomics, the most suitable situation is to allow the user’s line of sight to fall exactly at the center of the TV screen. The seat height is usually around 400mm, so the height of the TV unit is best within the range of 400m to 500mm.
- Depth: Generally speaking, a depth of 350mm to 380mm is sufficient, and the maximum width should not exceed 450mm.
- Width: To match the size and placement of the living room and sofa, you also need to consider the width of the TV unit. Household sofas with a length of about 2 meters are mostly for two to three people, therefore, the width of the TV unit should also be controlled at around 2 meters.
Furniture Material
How to choose living room furniture? Material is the second factor to consider.
1.Durable Material
Durability is an important indicator to assess the quality of furniture materials. Furniture is used frequently, so it is necessary to choose materials with high durability. Solid wood furniture and steel furniture can be both good choices, which not only have a stable structure but also can withstand the wear and tear caused by daily use.
2.Eco-Friendly Material
When choosing furniture material, you should also consider its environmental friendliness. Especially, pay more attention to whether furniture materials contain harmful substances as environmentally friendly materials can better protect the living environment and the health of family members. Oak Furniture Collection is a good choice of solid wood and has the best eco-friendly paint in the high-end furniture brands.
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How to choose living room furniture? This article provides some advice on furniture size and material and tips for choosing the suitable size of sofa and TV unit. As for the material, you can visit the Oak Furniture Collection to choose for a healthier living experience.
