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.
Ottoman Coffee Table Guide: Height, Size, Tray Tops, Storage and Family-Friendly Fabric Tips
Quick answer: an ottoman coffee table is an upholstered, cushioned table that works as a footrest, extra seat and table when you add a tray. Make…
White Bookshelf Guide: Shelf Depth, Weight Capacity, Anchoring, Finishes and Styling
Quick answer: a good white bookshelf matches its shelf depth to your books (about 15 to 20 centimeters for paperbacks and 25 to 30 for large…
TV Console Table Guide: Width, Height, Viewing Distance, Cable Management and Safe Placement
Quick answer: a TV console table should be wider than the TV itself, ideally about 20 to 30 centimeters (8 to 12 inches) wider than the…
Oval Coffee Table Guide: Size, Height, Clearance, Why Ovals Suit Tight Rooms and Styling
Quick answer: an oval coffee table should be about half to two-thirds the length of your sofa, sit at or just below seat height (around 16…
Modern TV Stand Guide: Size, Height, Wall-Mount Options, Cable Management and Tip-Over Safety
Quick answer: a modern TV stand should be wider than your TV so the screen does not overhang, sit at a height that puts the screen…
Couch Covers for Dogs: Waterproof vs Water-Resistant, How to Measure, Fit, Anchoring and Washing
Quick answer: the best couch covers for dogs are washable, truly waterproof if accidents happen and held in place with anchor straps or a non-slip backing.…
Swivel Accent Chair Guide: Size, Seat Height, Clearance, Base, Floor Protection and Placement
Quick answer: a swivel accent chair is a single chair on a rotating base. Pick a width of about 28 to 36 inches for the room,…
Floating Bookshelves Guide: Hidden Brackets, Weight Capacity, Length, Studs and Layouts
Floating bookshelves look like magic. The books seem to sit on a slab hovering on the wall, with no brackets in sight. They keep the floor…
White Couch Guide:, Stains, Fabrics, Slipcovers and How to Keep It Clean
A white couch is the dream sofa and the nightmare sofa at the same time. It looks bright, calm and expensive. It goes with almost everything…
Green Velvet Couch Guide: Colors That Match, Durability, Fading, Stains and Cleaning
A green velvet couch is the sofa that makes a living room look designed. The color is rich, the fabric catches light and the whole piece…
