How typical of January! It’s the start of a new year, and of
course our eyes can’t keep from lingering on fresh furniture. Perhaps the
shapes and shades of our living room have lost their luster as of late; or
perhaps there’s simply something in the air that whispers, our decor could be
so much more, if we just experiment a bit.
As homeowners, tenants or landlords, we should always take
the opportunity to examine the decor in our lives; how it affects our
day-to-day, and the lessons we can take away from a re-decorating. Today Best Buy Furniture wants to revisit that old classic—the living room—to explore what
does and doesn’t work when renovating your space.
Infuse the Room with Color, But Beware of Overwhelming
If the living room is indeed the epicenter of your home,
what does that say about you and your home life if it’s rather lacking in
color? We firmly believe in bringing a full spectrum of color into your spaces,
but in a way that feels natural—not overly busy or forced.
Already have a chaise sofa and matching armchair in your
living space, and a color scheme to start with? Then complement it softly, and subtly,
with the addition of some tasteful accent pillows; maybe even an arrangement of
flowers, blooming forth from your coffee table centerpiece?
Be Conscious of Personality and Practicality in Your Space
Usually, we tell our customers to be their most creative
selves in their living rooms: to express it all, in a wide array of styles and
colors; but inevitably, you do have to think about the function of it all. You
may have decorated the most visually stunning living room side this side of
Philadelphia, PA, but what good’s it doing you if you can barely walk between
your coffee table and your sleeper sofa?
In placing any piece of furniture down into your living
room, always ask yourself: would it make sense to sit here when talking to a
friend, reading a book, or working on my laptop? Allow yourself to daydream and
imagine exactly when, where and why you’ll be in your living room, and how
you’ll feel when you’re there.
Acquaint Yourself with the Ins and Outs of Your Upholstery
If we had to stress one morsel of wisdom today, it would be
this: know your upholstery well before you purchase it for your living room.
You can spend countless hours online, scouring for that perfect set of living
room decor; but at the end of the day, you can’t be sure that it’s what you
need or want, until you see and feel it for yourself.
Conveniently, you can do that, without any pressure, by
visiting Best Buy Furniture. Our Philly location is the destination for anyone
looking to renovate and redecorate their living room the right way this year.
