Monday, 7 September 2015

Lounge Furniture Ideas

The lounge is one of the most important areas in the house which should be designed efficiently according to one’s personal taste. By being a little creative, you can completely transform the look of your lounge. Whether the area is small or large, placing the right type of furniture is the key to perfectly decorating a lounge.
Given below are some furniture ideas that can enhance the look of your lounge:
  • Antique Furniture: To provide the room an antique look, a vintage sofa with a pair of chairs can be used. Long chesterfield sofas with a drift wood coffee table can also provide a traditional feel to the lounge.
  • Coffee table: You can choose different types of coffee tables according to your requirements.  Coffee table having an underneath shelf or drawer can help to keep small items such as newspapers, magazines, etc. in it. A table with a glass, marble or stone top is a good idea to create an inviting feel. 
  • Bookshelves: If you are fond of reading, you can build floor-to-ceiling bookshelves in the lounge area. Ladder style shelves can be used to give the room a contemporary feel. To provide an attractive look, you can also build floating shelves.
  • Sofa cum beds: Multipurpose furniture like the sofa cum beds can be used to turn the lounge into a guest room, whenever required. It can help to save space and increase functionality of the lounge. Sofa cum beds can also provide an extra seating for the visitors.
  • Acrylic furniture: You may keep acrylic furniture such as lucite dining chairs with a coffee table to add a modern look to your lounge. Apart from chairs, acrylic side or end tables can also be used. This type of furniture is durable and light weight.
  • Dining sets: Dining sets can be used to effectively utilize space in the lounge. A dining set with a trestle base table and ladder-back chairs can provide an antique look to the room. If you have small space, choosing a dining set with folding cafe chairs will be a good idea.
  • Glass doors: You can choose glass doors to give a spacious feel to the lounge. This will allow natural light to come in and keep the place airy and properly ventilated. If you have a small lounge area, you can choose sliding doors to save space.
Make sure you do a thorough research on various styles available in the furniture stores and choose the most suitable items for your lounge.