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.
Sofa with Chaise: Left vs Right Facing, Measuring and What to Check
A sofa with a chaise is a sofa with one extended seat where you can stretch out your legs. “Left-facing” and “right-facing” describe which side the…
Mid Century Modern Coffee Table: Height, Legs, Woods and Vintage vs New
A mid century modern coffee table is low, clean-lined and made of woods like teak, walnut or oak, or of glass on a chrome base. A…
U Shaped Couch Guide: Dimensions, Room Size Needed, Walkway Clearance, Pros, Cons and Delivery
Quick answer: a U shaped couch is a large sectional with two arms and a middle section that wraps around a seating area. Side sections often…
Small Sofa Guide: Loveseat and Apartment Sofa Sizes (48 to 84 Inches), Arms, Depth and Fit for Small Rooms
Quick answer: a small sofa can be a compact loveseat (about 48 to 58 inches wide and 30 to 34 inches deep) or an apartment sofa…
Zero Gravity Recliner Guide: What It Is, Angles, Claimed Benefits, Evidence and What to Check Before Buying
Quick answer: a zero gravity recliner reclines so your legs are above heart level, a posture said to mimic weightlessness. “Zero gravity” is a marketing term…
Curved Couch Guide: Sizing for Small Rooms, Placement, Pros, Cons and What to Measure
Quick answer: a curved couch has a bowed back and front that soften a room and invite conversation. A 2-seater of about 140 to 170 centimeters…
Narrow Side Table Guide: 7 to 12 Inch Widths, Heights, Tiered Designs and Small Space Placement
Quick answer: a narrow side table is a slim end table, often 7 to 12 inches wide and about 21 to 24 inches tall in listings,…
Kotatsu Table Guide: How It Works, Heights (14 to 20 Inches), Futon Blanket Size, Wattage and Safety
Quick answer: a kotatsu is a low Japanese table with a heater underneath and a thick quilted blanket draped over the frame to trap warmth. Typical…
Velvet Couch Guide: Cleaning Codes (W, S, SW, X), Performance Velvet, Pets, Crushing and Care
Quick answer: look at the cleaning code on your velvet couch’s tag: W means water-based cleaning, S means dry solvent only, SW allows either and X…
Green Sofa Decor Guide: Sage, Olive and Emerald Pairings, Wall Colors, Rugs and Metals
Quick answer: a green sofa works best when you match the shade to the right partners. Sage pairs with cream, beige, blush and muted gray. Olive…
