| Living room furniture isn't really replaced that | | | | single print or a pattern that works well overall, |
| often-that is, until it really, really falls apart. That | | | | and stick to dark colors or beiges and tans that |
| couch that someone gave you years ago? It's | | | | will hide dirt. Also look for fabric materials that are |
| time to chuck it out, especially if the frame is | | | | easy to clean, like natural cotton. You want to |
| beginning to feel the wear and tear of so many | | | | establish a comfortable yet sophisticated living |
| years. If your living room furniture is looking a bit | | | | room, somewhere you can relax after a long day |
| weary, it might be time to upgrade. Read on for | | | | but also dress up for guests. Don't be afraid to |
| some easy and surprisingly affordable ways to | | | | add color-a beige couch on its own will look |
| contemporize your living room furniture. | | | | blasé. However, don't choose a brightly |
| The furniture in your living room is used pretty | | | | colored sofa you will get sick of. Add colorful |
| much every day, so it's no wonder that it might | | | | throw pillows or a vivid area rug underneath to |
| need some replacing. Start by figuring out how | | | | bring out some color. Keep the basic palette |
| much space you have to work with. If your living | | | | neutral, and let the accessories do the talking. |
| room in large, then the furniture you have should | | | | If you're on a budget, consider reupholstering |
| fill it out without overwhelming it. You might be | | | | your current sofa. If the frame is still in good |
| able to fit two small sofas instead of one gigantic | | | | condition, you can have the look of a new couch |
| couch, or a couch with a loveseat and some | | | | for much less than buying a new one. Throw |
| extra chairs for when company visit. In a small | | | | pillows and coffee tables are the least expensive |
| living room, the sofa needs to be a bit smaller to | | | | parts of a living room; if you adore your sofa, |
| accommodate the proportions of the room. | | | | then just jazz it up with a contemporary coffee |
| Measure the walls and floor before buying so you | | | | table and a pair of end tables on either side. |
| know the dimensions you can work with. Keep in | | | | Modern coffee tables feature clean lines and |
| mind where the outlets and light switches are so | | | | smooth finishes, normally in a darker wood. By |
| you don't block them. | | | | investing in a few tables, it not only brings the |
| Keep in mind this basic rule of thumb: stay basic. | | | | room together but it makes a handy place for |
| Contemporary living room furniture is streamlined | | | | storing and displaying. Other home décor |
| and modern in its design, so the patterns on the | | | | items like rugs and table lamps are also where |
| couch should reflect that. Look for patterns in a | | | | you can get colorful. |