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.
Bench with Storage Guide: Entryway and Bedroom Sizes, Seat Height, Weight Ratings and Safety Hinges
Quick answer: a bench with storage gives you a seat and a hidden compartment. Most entryway and bedroom models are about 40 to 48 inches long,…
Brown Leather Couch Decor Guide: Wall Colors, Rugs, Pillows, Metals and Styling Ideas
Quick answer: a brown leather couch looks best with light, neutral or cool walls, a cream or faded patterned rug, brass or copper accents and textured…
Black Coffee Table Guide: Metal, Glass, Marble and Wood Styles, Sizing, Styling and Family-Friendly Picks
Quick answer: a black coffee table adds contrast and a modern edge to a living room. Size it at roughly two-thirds the length of your sofa…
Ladder Bookshelf Guide: Leaning Angle, Depth, Weight Capacity and Why You Should Anchor It
Quick answer: a ladder bookshelf leans against a wall, with a wide base and narrowing shelves that step back like a ladder. Always anchor it to…
Bean Bag Couch Guide: Foam vs Bead Fill, Sizes, Weight Capacity, Washable Covers and Care
Quick answer: a bean bag couch is a large, soft, frameless seat big enough to lounge on. For adults, shredded or memory foam fill keeps its…
Loveseat Recliner Guide: Wall-Hugger Clearance, Console Models, Dimensions and Power vs Manual
Quick answer: a loveseat recliner is a two-seat sofa where each seat reclines. Wall-hugger models need only about 1 to 6 inches from the wall, versus…
Window Seat Guide: Ideal Height, Depth, Length, Storage, Bay Window Tips and Cushions
Quick answer: a comfortable window seat is about 18 inches high once the cushion is on, so build the deck about 14 to 15 inches high…
Corner Bookcase Guide: Sizes, Narrow 12-Inch Models, Shelf Weight Limits and Anchoring
Quick answer: a corner bookcase fits into a room corner to use otherwise wasted space. Large 5-shelf models are about 29 by 29 inches and 70…
Sectional Sleeper Sofa Guide: Pull-Out Bed Types, Mattress Options, Chaise, Size and What to Test
Quick answer: a sectional sleeper sofa is an L-shaped or modular sofa with a hidden pull-out bed. Choose the mattress by how often guests will sleep…
Small Sectional Guide: Apartment Sizes, Chaise Length, How to Measure and Delivery Checks
Quick answer: a small sectional is an apartment-sized L-shaped sofa. A true apartment sectional is typically 78 to 90 inches wide with a chaise 55 to…
