Tiny Space? Avoid Design Pitfalls with the Right Furniture and Accents

If what the realtor or ad described as “intimate” is really “too small,” don’t panic. You too can have an awesome interior design for your home without breaking the bank. All it takes is a bit of thought. This is important because when you are squeezed tight with your square footage, you have nowhere to hide. Any mistake in furniture choice or placement is plain to see. That’s why Best Buy Furniture & Mattress is happy to share with you some free advice, recommended by design pros and honed through years of our helping customers like you, to prevent the most common mistakes new households make when laying out their home furniture. 

Go for Storage Furniture in the Foyer

Some designers have recommended open shelving in a tiny entryway. Well, guess what? They’re wrong! You see, piling your stuff on open shelves, showcasing the mess, just doesn’t make sense. No, you want to hide any clutter. A lovely accent cabinet will do the job wonderfully. Add some seasonal flowers in a vase on top to complete your guest’s first impression of your awesome design sense.

Don’t Be Afraid of Laying Out a Big Rug

We understand the massive temptation to skimp on an accent rug when filling a small space. The trouble is this makes the room seem even smaller. No, this is a flaw you can easily hide. Once you’ve done your duty with a tape measure and written down the room’s dimension, go for it with the biggest rug you can find, maybe even defining the room’s motif with bold colors and/shapes such as those inspired by abstract art. Let your imagination be your guide!

But Scale Down Your Bed Size

While you may dream of resting on a majestic canopy bed in a California king size, that will have to wait until you acquire more floor space. Too big a bed is an eyesore and hogs the room. Consider a panel queen bed with a low headboard or a trim Danish Modern-inspired model. You want about a yard (3 feet, or a meter if you’re feeling European) of space separating your bed from the walls in front and on the sides, just for room for you and a partner to maneuver!

To make the most of any challenging home, check out your home furniture options always for less, visit one of our Pennsauken, NJ area stores.

A Vision for the New Year: Redecorate Your Living Room

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.

Reinterpreting Your Living Room: the Pizzazz of Sectional Sofas and Other Decor

All across America, homeowners, tenants and house guests everywhere find themselves at a crossroads: they have all the furniture they need, but nonetheless, they’re not quite satisfied with any of it. In the bedroom, this is a more localized, and personal problem; one that can be hidden out of sight until you see just the right nightstand or wall decoration to get you thinking contemporary vs. classic again. But in the living room of your home or apartment, this is, in fact, a social crisis waiting to happen.

Instead of leaving you hanging and unhappy in your most social of living spaces, today we’ll go into the ABC’s of living room renovations, starting with your sectional sofa:

The Geometric Potential of Your Sectional Sofa

Although you may be unaccustomed to thinking about your living room decor in terms of angles (and may be shying from any memory of Geometry altogether), compartments and partitions, we here at Best Buy Furniture see the wisdom in this from time to time—especially when renovating.

Take your sectional sofa, for example. While anyone could haphazardly drop this exceptional piece of upholstery up against the wall and call it a day, you’re a more discerning decorator, and you know this simply won’t work. The human eye can detect the tiniest hints of asymmetry at a glance, leaving you and any of your guests (regardless of your respective backgrounds in the arts) with the unshakable feeling that there’s something “off” about your living room.

Whether it be a 3 piece or 7 piece left-facing sectional sofa, think about the space that your sofa dominates and how this affects your surrounding furniture.

An Accent Ottoman Can Complement Any Size Sofa

After you’ve divvied up your living room and allocated a portion of it to your primary seating (be it in the form of a sectional sofa or power recliner), get to thinking about what best complements it. In most cases, we find that an accent ottoman is ideal here—being both aesthetically pleasing, and totally functional as a foot rest, makeshift table, or perch for your house pet.

In one inviting accent ottoman, you can fill in any voids left behind by your sofa, and create an oasis of sorts in your living room, encouraging you to relax, get productive, and be creative. At its best, your living room should inspire you to be yourself; and renovating the space with a new sectional sofa or leather ottoman can do this, easily and affordably.

Consult Your Local Decorators Whenever You Want

Having bequeathed you a few ideas to digest, we leave you to visualize all these possibilities in your own home or apartment. At the same time, we encourage you to reach out to us here at Best Buy Furniture in Pennsauken, New Jersey, to ask any questions you may have regarding sectional sofas, living room renovations, and everything related to affordable home decorating.

How to Reinvent a Room with Home Accents

No matter how much you love your home decor, over time you may get tired of looking at the same thing every day. That being said, we understand that not every person has the necessary funds to redo a room every time it starts to feel stale. If you have a room that needs an upgrade, but buying new furniture is out of the question, then you may want to consider purchasing a fresh set of home accents. With home accents and accessories, just a little bit goes a long way. Learn more about these versatile home furnishings and how they can enhance your house without exceeding your budget.

Transform Your Space with Room Dividers

Break up the monotony of any room with one of our fashionable room dividers. These home accents can be used to partition studio apartments or provide privacy in large, open rooms. Want to make a truly unique design statement? By placing a room divider flush against one of your walls, it can even serve as a piece of distinctive artwork. Our room dividers come in a variety of diverse styles, including contemporary, traditional, and art deco. No matter what your style of home décor, we can provide a wealth of options perfectly suited for you.

Organize in Style with Accent Chests

People accumulate a lot of things throughout the years, including pictures, antiques, souvenirs, and so much more. Without a proper place to store your belongings, your treasured possessions can begin to look like nothing more than clutter. With one of our accent chests, you can make the most of your prized possessions and show them off to your guests in style. Our accent chests provide ample storage and shelf space that can help bring organization to any part of your home. They also feature elegant design accents, like rustic wood finishes and glass inlay doors, making these home furnishings the ultimate combination of form and function.

Liven Up a Room with Decorative Pillows

Do you have a sofa that is beginning to look old and worn out? Do your accent chairs look bare and underwhelming? Allow our decorative pillows to bring color and life back into your old or outdated furniture pieces. Our decorative pillows come in an assortment of stylish designs that are guaranteed to add beauty to your living room, your family room, or even your bedroom. We have literally hundreds of decorative pillows to choose from, with products available for less than $20!

If you are ready to give your home a much-needed upgrade, come to Best Buy Furniture today! We are the premier source for Ashley furniture and accent décor in Philadelphia, PA. You can browse our complete home accent collection online or at any one of our four brick-and-mortar furniture stores. We hope to see you soon!