Browsing: Living Room
Sofas, chairs, tables, TV stands and storage that make a living room comfortable and practical. Compare types, sizes and materials in the articles below, or jump to a topic at the bottom of the page.
Floating Wall Shelves: Weight Capacity, Studs, Brackets and Installation
A floating shelf hides its brackets, so it looks like it’s hovering on the wall. How much it can hold depends mostly on whether the brackets…
Club Chair: What It Is, Typical Sizes, Leather Styles and Club Chair vs Armchair
A club chair is a deep, low-backed, heavily upholstered lounge chair, traditionally covered in leather. One source traces it to 19th-century gentlemen’s clubs. Listings show sizes…
Rocker Recliner: Rocker vs Glider, Swivel Options and Whether It Suits a Nursery
A rocker recliner combines a rocking or gliding motion with a reclining back and footrest. Rockers move in an arc, while gliders move forward and backward…
Green Accent Chair: Shades, Fabrics and Colors That Go With It
A green accent chair works as a color anchor or as a quiet neutral, depending on the shade. Emerald and deep green feel bold and rich,…
Barrel Chair: Dimensions, Styles, Swivel Options and How to Place One
A barrel chair is an upholstered armchair with a rounded, curved back that wraps around the sitter like the side of a barrel. Listings show most…
Fainting Couch: What It Is, Real History, Myths and How to Use One Today
A fainting couch is a long, narrow couch with a raised end, made for reclining with the legs up. It was popular as a revival style…
Deep Couch: Seat Depth (23-27+ Inches), Who It Suits and How to Choose
A deep couch has a seat that measures about 23 inches or more from front to back. One retailer guide puts standard seats at 20 to…
Glass Cabinet: Tempered vs Regular Glass, Thickness, Safety and Wall Anchoring
Tempered or laminated glass is the safer choice for a glass cabinet, especially in a home with children. Tempered glass breaks into small, blunt pieces, while…
Round Ottoman Guide: Diameter (30 to 48 Inches), Height Rules, Trays, Storage and Walkway Fit
Quick answer: a round ottoman is a padded round seat or coffee table. A 30 inch diameter works in front of sofas 72 to 96 inches…
Loveseat Sleeper Guide: Sizes, Mattress Types and How to Measure
A loveseat sleeper is a small sofa with a bed folded inside. Standard loveseats run about 52 to 72 inches wide, and sleeper versions come in…
