Home Improvement Tips

Creating a sanctuary in your home

Posted on 02. Dec, 2011 by in Home Design

by Asha Stuttard

Whether you’ve got an ultra-modern home in the middle of town or a cosy country cottage, one thing you always need is a comfortable, user friendly living room.  It’s the place where you and your family can unwind and let go of the stresses and strains of the day, and somewhere you can all be together.

To make it a relaxing environment you need colours that you like on the walls, and a flooring choice that feels right for you.  For some people, that’s soft wall-to-wall carpeting. For others, who like to know their relaxation room is also dust-free, a solid floor finish like wood or tiling will appeal more.

The shape and size of your sofa and armchairs are important, too. One of the most popular styles of chair in the shops at the moment are recliners – perfect for putting your feet up at the end of the day, and having your whole of your body supported in the process.  Once you’ve sat in a recliner, then putting your feet up on the coffee table will never be the same again!

Many sofas now come with recliner sections, and you can choose whether all the seats recline, or more commonly, just the ones on the ends of the sofa.  Some living rooms aren’t quite large enough to take recliners – as when they are in the recline position they do take up quite a lot of space.  In this case a corner sofa might be a better option for you.

In a lot of homes, the living room also doubles up as the guest room, in which case a sofa bed is a great double purpose option.  Check online for a sofa bed sale taking place near you and go and find one that’s a perfect fit for your home.

When you’ve sorted out your furniture, get some soft glow table lamps to complete the tranquil feeling in your new look living room.

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