Wednesday 21 May 2008

Sofa Tables - Mixing Them With Your Living Room Set


Regardless of how many rooms you have in your home, the living room is probably the most important of them. The living room is where you, as a family, spend most of your time relaxing, watching TV or just bonding. It's also the room where you entertain your guests. The living room is definitely the room that requires the most furnishing and decorating ideas. The way you chose to decorate your living room will say a lot about you and the way your friends will see you. Will it be stiff and formal or relaxed and casual? The most important part of your living room decorating will be your walls and your sofa.

Once you decide on a color for your walls, you can get a sofa that goes with it and blends well. Very seldom do people get just a sofa, however. They usually purchase a set consisting of a sofa, loveseat and chair or recliner. Many chose to go with a sectional, which will allow them plenty of sitting room, too. Although the walls and the sofa are the most important part of your living room, they are far from everything. In fact, you'll consider a living room with only a sofa or sofa set as quite incomplete. The accessories you chose will be what will make or break your room décor.

Sofa tables will probably be the first thing you'll choose after you get your sofa. Many people purchase their tables at the same time as the furniture. Furniture stores often place these items together so customers can see how well they go together. This usually guarantees them a sale. If you don't get your sofa tables at the same time as your sofa or sofa sets, you'll have a lot of deciding to do. You'll be amazed at the many styles of sofa and console tables available today.

Sectional sofas are a great choice for your living room furniture. They prove themselves as very relaxing for you or your guests while you kick back and watch TV or just visit. With sectionals, you have the choice of letting them fill up an entire section of your living room or you can break them apart and use them as individual seating arrangements. This is when sofa tables come in very handy.

If you're interested in more of a modern look, you can get some wood finished sofa tables with drawers for storage. These come in a variety of sizes and finishes. Contemporary style tables can be purchased in a sleek black finish with geometric lines and designs. Wrought iron is another style that's widely used in sofa or console tables. These can be used for many different functions including a place to store beverages, a display place for your favorite knick-knacks or your favorite family portraits. Many decorators have the ever-popular scented candles or a live plant sitting on top of their sofa or console tables. Whatever function you choose for your sofa tables, they are sure to add some style and décor to your living room.

Author Jennifer Akre is an owner of a wide variety of online specialty shops that offer both products and information on how you can easily furnish and decorate your space. Whether it's your living, bedroom, or even your deck or patio, there are many tips you can use to make your space both functional and beautiful. Today, she offers advice on how to create a fabulous indoor area by using colorful accent tables, sleek sofa tables and a modern console table.

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